Virender Choudhary

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Director of Product Engineering at Grainger

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States

Overview

Virender is a seasoned technology leader and Director of Product Engineering at Grainger. He specializes in delivering technology solutions for e-commerce, sales, and marketing systems, with a career spanning leadership roles at Abbott, Beam Suntory, and Walgreens. He holds a Master Certified Architect certification and a Bachelors from the National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra.

Outside of his professional focus, Virender has a sharp sense of humor, particularly around technology and corporate life. He is an observant commentator on user experience design, noting how technology interacts with cultural nuances and suggesting areas for improvement in major tech products.

He once publicly mused that Apples AI and UX experts should study the complexity of Indian head gestures beyond a simple "Yes" or "No. "

Personality Overview

Judgemental

Upfront

Hard To Convince

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.  They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Topics They Care About

Product Engineering
As the Director of Product Engineering, he leads the development of technology to enhance customer and team member experiences in e-commerce, sales, and marketing.
Digital Architecture
He previously led digital platform engineering and architecture at Abbott, overseeing e-commerce and digital marketing technologies across all business divisions.
Talent Development
His profile highlights a focus on uniting product teams and fostering an empowering, inclusive environment to identify and nurture high-potential individuals.

Media Appearances

Virender Choudhary - Director Of Product Engineering at Grainger. Featured in TheOrg.com

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Work History

8-2021
Director of Product Engineering at Grainger
1-2019 - 8-2021
Sr Manager - Digital Architecture & Platform Engineering at Abbott
9-2015 - 1-2019
Sr Manager - Global Enterprise Architecture at Beam Suntory
12-2013 - 9-2015
Manager - Enterprise Solutions Architecture at Walgreens
7-2008 - 11-2013
Managing Consultant and Enterprise Architect at Tata Consultancy Services

Education

1996 - 1999
Bachelor of Engineering from National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra
1999 - 2000
Masters of Technology from Guru Jambheshwar University

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Exp : 22 Location : Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Product Engineering at Grainger
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Insights For Selling To Virender

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions
  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product
  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Virender is

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

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Virender move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Virender take some risk or not?

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

You And Virender

Personality Compatibility


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