Thava Prahash

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Principal Architect at One New Zealand

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Overview

Thava Prahash is a Principal Architect at One New Zealand, recognized for his broad experience in telecommunications architecture, presales, and consulting. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the National University of Singapore. Colleagues often describe him as a knowledgeable, technically expert, and valuable advisor.

He is noted for his innate ability to grasp new concepts and technologies quickly, evaluating their usefulness and potential challenges. Thava has a history of proposing innovative and original ideas during complex transformation projects.

Unique fact: He is considered by peers to be one of the most technically expert architects for CRM and Billing systems in New Zealand.

Personality Overview

Enthusiastic

Big Picture Person

Believer

They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections.

Topics They Care About

Telecommunications Architecture
As a Principal Architect at One New Zealand (formerly Vodafone) and with extensive telco experience, this is his core professional domain.
CRM & Billing Systems
A former colleague highlighted him as one of the most technically expert architects for CRM and Billing systems in New Zealand.
Complex Transformations
He has significant experience overseeing complex and large-scale transformation projects, with a keen eye for detail.

Media Appearances

Thava has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2021
Principal Architect at One New Zealand
10-2019 - 2-2021
Industry Principal at Infosys
12-2018 - 10-2019
Principal Architect at Kiwibank
7-2017 - 12-2018
Domain Architect at Sovereign
1-2016 - 7-2017
Enterprise Architect Customer Engagement at New Zealand Post

Education

1986 - 1990
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) from National University of Singapore
1984 - 1985
Education details unavailable from Raffles Institution

More Information

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Exp : 35 Location : Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Job Level : Senior Designation : Principal Architect at One New Zealand
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Insights For Selling To Thava

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone

DONT's

  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Thava is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Thava

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Thava move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Thava take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Thava

Personality Compatibility


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