Prashant Sogarwal

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Data Platform Strategy Leader - Enterprise Cloud Data architect at Truist

Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Prashant is an SVP and Director of Data Platforms at Truist, specializing in building high-performance, secure data systems on AWS and Azure. With an MBA and a Databricks certification, he is known for his expertise in cloud migration and database technology, focusing on revenue growth and cost reduction.

People who have worked with him describe him as having in-depth knowledge, being an expert, meticulous, organized, and possessing strong leadership qualities.

At IBM, he worked on a check imaging solution with a 5-petabyte storage footprint that handled over 120 million daily retrievals for major financial institutions.

Personality Overview

Informal

Big Picture Person

Relationship Oriented

They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.  They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Cloud Data Platforms
As an Enterprise Cloud Architect Leader, he focuses on building and supporting data platforms using Databricks, Snowflake, AWS, and Azure for the banking sector.
Database Modernization
He leads initiatives for re-platforming, database migration, and consolidation to increase efficiency and reduce costs, with deep expertise in Db2.
AI/ML in Finance
His headline explicitly lists "Data & Analytics AI/ML" and "Banking Financial sector, " indicating a focus on applying advanced analytics within his industry.

Media Appearances

Prashant has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2008
Data Platform Strategy Leader - Enterprise Cloud Data architect at Truist
7-2002 - 2-2008
Senior Managing Consultant at Norfolk Southern
12-2001 - 6-2002
Senior Technology Engineer VLDB DB2 at IBM
1-2001 - 11-2001
Principal Database Migration Consultant - DB2 Database administrator at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
5-1999 - 1-2001
DB2 Database administrator at Compucom Software Limited

Education

1997 - 1999
MBA from Institute of Charter Financial Analysts of India
1994 - 1997
Bachelor of Science from Delhi University

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Insights For Selling To Prashant

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation

DONT's

  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Prashant is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Prashant

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Prashant move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Prashant take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

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