Sri Banda

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DISC Type : CSD

Vice President Of Technology at Copart

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

Overview

Sri Banda is the Vice President of Technology at Copart, leveraging extensive experience in data services within the automotive and retail sectors. He is a strong business development professional with an MS in Computer Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology and expertise in data warehousing, Oracle, and DB2. Colleagues describe him as passionate, motivated, and hardworking.

Outside of his executive role, Sri maintains a deep interest in the technologies that power modern data solutions. His focus on major enterprise technology platforms like Teradata and Microsoft reflects a personal commitment to staying at the forefront of the data management field.

He once designed and implemented the entire one-time historical data load for a new Teradata-based data warehouse at Brinker International.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Quality Focused

Fast But Analytical

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there  They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Topics They Care About

Data Architecture
Has a background as a Data Warehouse Architect and Solutions Architect, with deep skills in Oracle, DB2, and Teradata.
Technology Leadership
A recommendation highlights him as a "passionate leader" who actively mentors his teams to foster a culture of growth.
Data Services
His career at Copart has seen a clear progression through leadership roles specifically focused on data services and reporting.

Media Appearances

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Work History

11-2021
Vice President Of Technology at Copart
8-2019 - 11-2021
Senior Director, Shared & Data Services at Copart
8-2016 - 7-2019
Director of Data Services and Reporting at Copart
10-2007 - 11-2014
Solutions Architect at BSRO (Bridgestone Retail Operations)
8-2006 - 10-2007
Data Warehouse Architect at Brinker International

Education

2000 - 2002
MS from Illinois Institute of Technology
1994 - 1998
BE from Kuvempu Vishwavidyanilaya

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Insights For Selling To Sri

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too
  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment

DONT's

  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sri is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sri

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sri move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Sri take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Sri

Personality Compatibility


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