Sakshi Dhokrat

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DISC Type : C

Practice Lead - Data & AI at Apexon

Pune Division, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Sakshi is a high-impact leader in Apexons Data & AI practice, where she develops next-generation solutions and proprietary accelerators. An AWS-certified expert in AI-led transformations for the BFSI and healthcare sectors, she has earned multiple accolades for innovation, including Apexons Client Trailblazer Award.

Outside of her technology focus, Sakshi loves riding motorcycles and exploring new places through travel and adventure. This adventurous spirit is complemented by an interest in the creative applications of her technical skills, evidenced by her past coursework in Python game development.

Unique fact: During college, Sakshi won a Gold Medal in a district-level Carom competition.

Personality Overview

Negotiator

Precise

Information Seeker

They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others.  They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions.

Topics They Care About

Agentic AI
She frequently posts about Agentic AI, and her company, Apexon, was recently recognized by Gartner as an Emerging Leader in Gen AI, a milestone she celebrated.
AI Prompt Engineering
She has authored public posts on the nuances of prompt design and the security risks of prompt injection, indicating a deep interest in this specific AI skill.
AI in BFSI
Her background includes extensive work in the banking sector, with a focus on anti-money laundering solutions and banking analytics at companies like Barclays and Facctum.

Media Appearances

Sakshi has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
Practice Lead - Data & AI at Apexon
2-2024 - 7-2025
Senior Data Engineer at Apexon
11-2022 - 2-2024
Consultant at Facctum
11-2022 - 2-2024
Consultant at DataVium
12-2021 - 11-2022
Tech lead at Barclays

Education

2013 - 2017
Bachelor of Engineerig from MKSSS's Cummins College of engineering for Women
1999 - 2010
High School from A.P.Patel High School , Nashik.

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Insights For Selling To Sakshi

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch
  • Tell them what ROI they can expect
  • Keep some extra margin while sharing pricing, they are likely to negotiate later

DONT's

  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information
  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sakshi is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sakshi

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sakshi move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Sakshi take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Sakshi

Personality Compatibility


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