Shailesh Potdar

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SVP - Intelligent Business Automation, Agentic AI & Low code at Persistent Systems

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

Overview

As SVP at Persistent Systems, Shailesh Potdar pioneers innovative automation, leveraging RPA, AI, and low-code platforms to drive business transformation. A certified SAFe® 4 Agilist with management education from XLRI Jamshedpur and the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, he excels in optimizing costs and enhancing productivity for enterprise and telecom customers.


He actively champions the #RootingForAI initiative, a program connecting responsible AI development with environmental sustainability by translating virtual actions into real-world tree planting.

Personality Overview

Self-Confident

Vision Oriented

Direct & Candid

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.  They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They respond well to confident salespeople.

Topics They Care About

Agentic AI & LCNC
His current role as SVP is focused on Intelligent Business Automation, Agentic AI, and Low-Code/No-Code, turning these complex technologies into tangible, industry-specific solutions.
Responsible AI
He is a vocal supporter of the #RootingForAI initiative, emphasizing the importance of grounding AI advancements in strong values that benefit the planet.
Business Transformation
His career centers on being a change agent, using intelligent automation to help customers achieve cost optimization, productivity improvements, and enhanced business outcomes.

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Work History

9-2025
SVP - Intelligent Business Automation, Agentic AI & Low code at Persistent Systems
1-2024 - 8-2025
AVP - Customer Delivery Manager - Intelligent Automation & Artificial Intelligence at Tech Mahindra
3-2022 - 12-2023
AVP - Customer Delivery Manager O&G Business at Tech Mahindra
1-2020 - 4-2023
AVP - Intelligent Automation Consulting & Program Manager at Tech Mahindra
9-2018 - 12-2019
AVP - Digital Transformation Lead at Tech Mahindra

Education

2015 - 2016
eMDP Program on International Sales and Marketing from Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
2009 - 2009
Management Development Programme from XLRI Jamshedpur

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Insights For Selling To Shailesh

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product
  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries

DONT's

  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • 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 Shailesh is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shailesh

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shailesh move?

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

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Shailesh

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