Sakthivel Palaniyappan

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Engineering Lead at Netmeds.com

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Overview

Sakthivel is an IT Engineering Lead with over 18 years of experience, specializing in ERP systems, retail innovation, and e-commerce cloud platforms. He has a background as a software developer and holds a BE from Anna University Chennai, focusing on delivering scalable, business-driven technology solutions and driving digital transformation.

He is passionate about mentoring the next generation, having advised students on their career paths and the importance of effective communication. He values teamwork over individual victories and appreciates community-driven knowledge platforms. Sakthivel also has a humorous side, using creative analogies to explain technical concepts.

Unique fact: He once humorously compared the importance of "CRUD" (Create, Read, Update, Delete) for developers to the health benefits of curd (yogurt).

Personality Overview

ROI Conscious

Judgemental

Demanding

They respond well to confident salespeople.  They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.

Topics They Care About

Retail & E-commerce Tech
His career has focused on delivering solutions across ERP, E-commerce Marketplaces, OMS, SCM, WMS, and other retail-specific systems.
Digital Transformation
This is a core part of his professional identity, specializing in using cloud technologies like AWS and GCP to innovate and optimize processes.
Team Leadership
He focuses on leading high-performing teams and has shared his belief that team victories are more meaningful than individual ones.

Media Appearances

Sakthivel has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2017
Engineering Lead at Netmeds.com
4-2015 - 1-2017
Project Lead at RetailWave Technologies
4-2011 - 3-2015
Senior Software Developer at RetailWave Technologies
7-2008 - 3-2011
Software Developer at RetailWave Technologies
3-2006 - 6-2008
Java Developer at Web Radiance Limited

Education

2007 - 2010
BE from Anna University Chennai
1996 - 1999
Dimploma from K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology

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Exp : 26 Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Job Level : Senior Designation : Engineering Lead at Netmeds.com
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Insights For Selling To Sakthivel

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization

DONT's

  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sakthivel is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sakthivel

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sakthivel move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Sakthivel take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Sakthivel

Personality Compatibility


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