Murli Manickam

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Chief Technology/Data Officer for TDIS (Texas Disaster Information System) / IDRT at Texas A&M University

Plano, Texas, United States

Overview

Murli is an innovative change agent with over two decades of experience in digital transformation and data strategy. He serves as the Chief Technology/Data Officer for TDIS at Texas A&M University, where he earned his MS. He specializes in cloud data platforms, hybrid cloud technologies, and secure data management.

Outside of his primary role, Murli is a passionate entrepreneur and mentor. He has co-founded Brilliant Prep, an educational technology company focused on SAT & ACT preparation, and Pinnacle Seven Technologies, an open-source ERP consulting firm. He has spent years mentoring and coaching higher education students.

He has presented his work at multiple global technology conferences, sharing white papers on his successes.

Personality Overview

Curious

Example Seeker

Value Driven

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.

Topics They Care About

Cloud Data Strategy
His career focuses on solving business problems through end-to-end cloud data platform implementation, from strategy to architecture.
Data for Disasters
As the Chief Technology/Data Officer for the Texas Disaster Information System (TDIS), he operationalizes data for public sector crisis response.
Educational Technology
He is the co-founder and strategic advisor for Brilliant Prep, an online platform offering SAT & ACT test preparation courses.

Media Appearances

Murli has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2023
Chief Technology/Data Officer for TDIS (Texas Disaster Information System) / IDRT at Texas A&M University
2-2022
Technology Advisor for Texas A&M Systems (TAMUS) CIO Office at Texas A&M University System
2021 - 2022
Chief Data Officer at Canoo
9-2020
Advisor and Consultant at Spectro Cloud
8-2019
Advisor and Co-Founder at Brilliant Prep

Education

MS from Texas A&M University
B.E from National Institute of Technology Surat

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Insights For Selling To Murli

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them understand the risk aspect fully while inspiring confidence
  • Focus on immediate action-items rather than the larger goals
  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship

DONT's

  • Avoid making offhand commitments
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Murli is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Murli

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Murli move?

  • They like to be detailed and take their time to arrive at decisions.
  • Can Murli take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Murli

Personality Compatibility


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