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Ananth Hegde

I’m a business development leader with 8+ years of experience in the IT space—building powerful technology partnerships that drive innovation and measurable growth. 

I specialise in building joint GTM strategies and thrive on blending emerging tech like cloud, AI, Private 5G, and AR into real-world business outcomes.

My Learning Journey

2010 -2014

Bachelor Of Engineering

Information Sicence

Visvesvaraya Technological University

  • Scored 70% aggregate
  • Department Forum Head
  • Led and organised technical events

2014 -2017

System Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services

Bengaluru

  • Developed shell scripts and SQL procedures to build & maintain a large-scale supply chain data warehouse.

  • Automated repetitive manual tasks, improving process efficiency.

  • Received the Star Team Award for outstanding contribution.

  • Recognized as a Process Champion for driving operational improvements.

2017 – 2019

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (MBA)

Marketing & Operations

Kirloskar Institute of Management

  • Achieved 84% aggregate  
  • Placement Head
  • Organised national-level business competitions

2019 -2021

Global Alliance Manager

Tata Consultancy Services

Bengaluru

  • Drove $500K+ in partner revenue through joint go-to-market initiatives with global tech alliances.  

  • Onboarded and scaled 13 next-gen partners aligned to digital transformation priorities—fueling innovation across the ecosystem.

  • Mentored new partnership team members, accelerating onboarding and driving team-wide performance.

  • Led alliance engagement in major RFPs, aligning client partners, bid teams, and regional sales for successful outcomes.

  • Delivered 70%+ global quota across partner license sales and TCS services—spanning the US, UK, EU, ME, and APAC.

  • Closed 17+ strategic legal agreements, establishing a repeatable channel for long-term partner-led revenue.

2021 – Present

Business Development Manager – Alliances

Tata Consultancy Services

London

  • Drove partner revenue from $0 to $1M+ by leading a sales strategy focused on net new customer acquisition.

  • Designed the partner unit strategy and maturity model, shaping a scalable framework for alliance growth.

  • Launched ecosystem-led innovation initiatives with strategic partners—embedding joint value creation into GTM efforts.

  • Spearheaded a renewed partnership growth strategy in collaboration with the Tata Strategic Group.

  • Boosted partner revenue by 40% through co-sell motions across the US, UK, and EU—driving success through cross-functional collaboration.

  • Co-created GTM campaigns and joint industry events with marketing—resulting in a 50% increase in partner lead generation.

  • Deepened C-level stakeholder relationships through high-impact QBR’s—driving alignment and executive engagement.

  • Established 4 Centres of Excellence with partner product and engineering teams—co-creating enterprise-ready solutions.

Certifications

MIT Cert

2023

Sustainability: Strategies & Opportunities for Industry

MIT Professional Education

Verify Credentials

2025

Coursera Certification

AI for Everyone

DeepLearning.AI

Verify Credentials

Core Competencies

Business & Strategic Skills

Strategic Partnerships ●●●●●
Go-to-Market Strategy ●●●●●
Ecosystem Development ●●●●○
Stakeholder Management ●●●●○
Negotiation ●●●●○

Technical & Industry Skills

Cloud Computing ●●●●○
Artificial Intelligence ●●●○○
Augmented Reality ●●●●○
Private 5G ●●●●○
Sustainability Strategy ●●●○○

Communication & Leadership Skills

Public Speaking ●●●●○
Storytelling ●●●●○
Team Building ●●●●○
Lateral Thinking ●●●●○
Mentoring & Coaching ●●●●○

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