Prasshant Sharrma

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Agentic AI & Cloud Strategy Innovator | Data and FinOps Engineering | IT Modernization at Sysco

Houston, Texas, United States

Overview

Prasshant is the Head of Global FinOps Engineering at Sysco, with over 20 years of experience in cloud, AI, and IT modernization. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering and is described by colleagues as an "exceptional leader, " "sharp, " and "collaborative, " focused on transforming cloud economics and driving business impact.

He is a recognized industry voice, serving as a FinOps Foundation Ambassador and a member of the foundations FinOps for AI working group.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

ROI Driven

Rigorous & Demanding

They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.  They like to act fast and expect others to do the same. They are very proud of what they do.

Topics They Care About

Executive Engagement
His recent speaking engagements at major 2025 FinOps conferences focus on strategies for securing executive leadership support and stakeholder buy-in for FinOps transformation.
FinOps Culture
He has authored articles and spoken on building a culture of financial accountability, moving from showback to chargeback models to embed cost ownership within business and engineering teams.
AI in FinOps
As a member of the 'FinOps for AI' working group and with a focus on 'Agentic AI', he is actively shaping practices at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cloud financial management.

Media Appearances

Prasshant has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2024
Agentic AI & Cloud Strategy Innovator | Data and FinOps Engineering | IT Modernization at Sysco
7-2021 - 2-2024
Sr. Cloud Modernization Architect | PMP at Accenture
11-2015 - 7-2021
IT Modernization Architect at Sysco
10-2014 - 10-2015
Datacenter IT Program Manager (Retail & Logistics) at The Nature's Bounty Co.
4-2012 - 9-2014
Information Technology Infrastructure Sr. Manager at CSX

Education

A.I.S.C.E (C.B.S.E Board) from Central School
4-1999 - 4-2003
Bachelor of Engineering - BE from BBIET

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Insights For Selling To Prasshant

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship

DONT's

  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Prasshant is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Prasshant

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Prasshant move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Prasshant take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

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