Rukmini Divakar

Commander
DISC Type : D

Human Resources Manager at Quest Software

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Rukmini is a strategic HR Business Partner with over a decade of experience at companies like Quest Software and Tata Consultancy Services. A graduate of Christ University with certifications in Generative AI, she excels in shaping people strategies and fostering inclusive cultures. People who have worked with her often describe her as passionate, proactive, and thoughtful.

She is passionate about creating environments where employees feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to grow. This is demonstrated through her role as a Silver Tier Facilitator for the #IAmRemarkable initiative, where she helps others articulate their achievements. Her focus extends to fostering workplace well-being and preventive care.

She is a recent recipient of the "Most Admired Women Awards 2025" in the Champion category for her leadership in HR.

Personality Overview

Strong-Willed

Decisive

Very Quick

They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms.  They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others. They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships.

Topics They Care About

Future of Work
She has spoken about how the pandemic accelerated shifts in employee expectations, emphasizing flexibility, belonging, and continuous dialogue as foundational.
DEI & Belonging
A core part of her professional identity, she champions diversity and inclusion initiatives and has been recognized with awards for her efforts in this area.
AI in HR
Holds certifications in Generative AI and discusses how technology can enable HR functions while stressing that human connection remains critical for meaningful impact.

Media Appearances

Rukmini has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2022 - 11-2025
Human Resources Manager at Quest Software
8-2019 - 3-2022
Assistant Manager Human Resources at Sonata Software
8-2016 - 1-2019
HR Manager-Asia at ANCA CNC Machines
1-2015 - 6-2016
Senior Human Resources Generalist at Tata Consultancy Services
5-2012 - 1-2015
HR Manager at BCI Publications

Education

2010 - 2012
Master of Social Work (MSW) from Christ University, Bangalore
2007 - 2010
Bachelor of Arts - BA from Christ University, Bangalore

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Insights For Selling To Rukmini

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rukmini 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 Rukmini

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rukmini move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Rukmini take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Rukmini

Personality Compatibility


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