Karishma Kamath

Associate Director - Vendor Partnerships at SoftwareReviews
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, CA
Languages
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Hindi Professional working proficiency
  • Kannada Professional working proficiency
  • Konkani Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Elementary proficiency

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Shamsheer Mohiuddeen, PMP®, RCDD®,PSP®

Having worked with Karishma on SRIP project (ORPIC, Oman) as Client, I have noticed her enthusiasm in learning new skills and technology. She has always been prompt in her responses and played a major part in delivering the telecom and security systems as part of L&T's core team.

Mathews Varughese

KKarishma is a dedicated , result orientated professional.Worked with her in various projects in the region and found her collaborative yet persistent approach adding value to the team.She has a curious mind and is a kind person.Wishing her all the best!

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Credentials

  • Planning and Optimising Marketing Campaigns
    CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing
    Jul, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Diploma in Professional Marketing
    CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing
    Nov, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Managing Brands
    CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing
    Nov, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
    Google Digital Garage
    Apr, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Writing a Marketing Plan
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Innovation in Marketing
    CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing
    Jan, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Basic Fire Safety
    Safer Fire Safety Consultancy
    Apr, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Sales & Design workshop on Bosch Access control systems training
    Bosch Security and Safety Systems
    Mar, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Sales & Design workshop on Bosch Video Product & systems
    Bosch Security and Safety Systems
    Mar, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Markstrat by Stratx - Blue ocean strategy simulation- Marketing strategy
    StratX Simulations
    Jan, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Commercial & Design training on - Access Easy controller (AEC), Access Professional Edition/AMC Controller, Building integration system (BIS)
    Bosch Security and Safety Systems
    Mar, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Bosch CCTV Technical Training on - Analog Cameras & PTZ cameras, BRS, BVC & DV
    Bosch Security Systems
    Dec, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • Bosch CCTV Technical Training on - BVMS, VRM, iSCSI & BVC
    Bosch Security Systems
    Dec, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • Google Analytics for beginners
    Google analytics
    Jul, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate Track 1
    Cisco
  • Verified international education qualifications
    World Education Services

Experience

    • Canada
    • Research Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Associate Director - Vendor Partnerships
      • Jul 2022 - Present

      SoftwareReviews is a division of Info-Tech Research Group, a world-class technology research and advisory firm with over two decades of experience in research-based IT advice and technology implementation. SoftwareReviews’ mission is to improve the B2B software experience for all software buyers and providers. Our pragmatic tools and detailed customer insights help software buyers maximize success with their technology decisions. We collect the most in-depth customer review data from both business and IT professionals to shorten the time to decision and action for software purchasers and improve overall buyer satisfaction. Combining deep buyer knowledge and experience, SoftwareReviews’ go-to-market practice helps technology providers better understand customer needs and accelerates planning and execution of go-to-market and product strategy. Show less

    • Canada
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Associate Director - Vendor Partnerships
      • Jul 2022 - Present

      We produce unbiased and highly relevant IT research to help CIOs and IT leaders make strategic, timely, and well-informed decisions. We partner closely with IT teams to provide everything they need, from actionable tools to analyst guidance, ensuring they deliver measurable results for their organizations. Our mission is to help IT leaders and their teams successfully implement critical technology projects and systematically improve their core processes and governance. We produce unbiased and highly relevant IT research to help CIOs and IT leaders make strategic, timely, and well-informed decisions. We partner closely with IT teams to provide everything they need, from actionable tools to analyst guidance, ensuring they deliver measurable results for their organizations. Our mission is to help IT leaders and their teams successfully implement critical technology projects and systematically improve their core processes and governance.

    • India
    • Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Manager - Sales & Marketing
      • Apr 2016 - Feb 2021

      Solutions: Industrial Telecom, Security, ELV systems, Control & Automation systems, Instrumentation & Electrical package Regions handled: - End Clients and EPCs in Dubai & Northern Emirates from 2016- 2020- EPCs in Europe, CIS and India from 2020 - PresentAchievements: - Order booking of $30Mn+ - Registrations & approval at Dubai Municipality, Dubai Airport, RTA, Emarat, Dragon Oil, McDermott- Setting up L&T Toastmasters club, the first club in Middle east for L&T- Star Team award - Q1 2017 - 2018 and Q2 2018-2019• Developing business & achieving targets ($10Mn+) every year• Develop & maintain key accounts, which include DEWA, McDermott, Saipem, Petrofac, Tecnimont, L&T Hydrocarbon, Dodsal, Archirodon, CCC to name a few• Achieve recurring business from existing clients such as Saudi Aramco, OGC, Tatweer Petroleum and KOC• Develop, create, and manage project pipeline• Customer relationship management• Meet with clients, leading technical & commercial discussion including reviewing tenders, order finalization, contract terms & conditions, negotiation of payment, delivery terms and pricing • Registration and pre-qualifications, spearheading the approval for major O&G, Utility & Infrastructure projects, clients & EPCs in the MENA region• Execute sales and marketing plan by actively preparing sales through networking, building relationships and initiating sales prospects.• Mapping customers and determining users, influencer and decision makers to facilitate business development• Developing & effectively utilizing marketing material • Leading & facilitating factory visits for customers• Preparing yearly budget and sales forecast • Continuously monitoring markets changes and incorporating into sales plans• Competition analysis & reporting • Pre-bid Site surveys• Preparing cost estimates, pricing simulations and proposals• Department representative & audit specialist for conducting ISO review of sales processes• International Sales coordinator Show less

    • Senior Project Engineer (Telecom)
      • Jul 2015 - Mar 2016

      My job responsibilities included but were not limited to:-Preparing and Reviewing engineering drawings & documentation for Telecom systems -Testing and set-up of systems for FAT ( Factory Acceptance Test) -Follow up with clients on approvals and instructions -Attend client meetings and liaise with client on all issues of the project deliverable -Monitor and review the receipt of vendor deliverable including compliance with vendor specifications and ensure that all equipment is delivered within the procurement plan-Cross functional coordination for all project related activities with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, stores, accounts and management to ensure effective integration of tasks and minimize potential delays -Monitor the progress of the project as per the project plan and against the client’s requirements and take corrective action whenever required - Internal reviews and reporting -Making transactions on SAP for projects -Provisioning material dispatches by coordinating with logistics, stores and accounts. Show less

    • Project Engineer (Telecom)
      • Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

      My job responsibilities included but were not limited to:• Preparation of engineering drawings & documentation (Bill of materials, Functional Design Specs, GA drawings, Power wiring drawings, block diagrams etc)• Material Requisition and Creating Purchase requests using SAP• Technical bid evaluation & Vendor meetings• Compliance to HSE requirements of various clients • Testing and set-up of equipment for FAT ( Factory Acceptance Test) • Meeting with clients and project internal meetingsSystems worked on: - PAGA System - Bosch – Praesideo- CCTV System - Bosch- Access Control system - RBH, Bosch, Honeywell, GE- LAN - Cisco- Hotline -FHF-IP Telephony - Cisco- Structured cabling system - Molex, R&M, Commscope- DMR Radio system - Motorola Achievements: - Successful completion of FAT for OGC SFZ, ORPIC SRIP with positive feedback from customer- Star team award - H1 2014- Star team award - Q3 2015 Show less

    • Graduate Engineering Trainee (Telecom)
      • Aug 2012 - Jul 2013

      My job responsibilities included but were not limited to:Engineering and Design of Telecommunication Projects for CCTV, Telephony/ PABX, LAN & Access Control Systems• Preparing and updating engineering drawings & documentation• Preparing Material Requisitions for vendors• Technical bid evaluation & Vendor meetings• Compliance to HSE requirements of various clients • Set up, configuration and testing of CCTV system for FAT• Demonstrating system functionality to EPC and consultant during FATSystems worked on:- CCTV System - Synectics, Bosch -Access control system - GE-LAN - CiscoAchievements:- Successful completion of FAT for ADNOC Takreer IRP 2 Show less

    • India
    • Consumer Services
    • Intern
      • Jul 2011 - Jul 2011

      As an Intern I spent time in each department to understand their functions and how they all integrate to meet the business goals. I assisted in developing Power Electronic Kits used for Training and Educational Purposes. As an Intern I spent time in each department to understand their functions and how they all integrate to meet the business goals. I assisted in developing Power Electronic Kits used for Training and Educational Purposes.

Education

  • CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing
    Diploma in Professional Marketing, Marketing
    2020 - 2021
  • S P Jain School of Global Management
    Executive MBA, Marketing
    2015 - 2018
  • Manipal Academy of Higher Education - MAHE, Dubai
    Bachelor's of Engineering, Electronic and Communication
    2008 - 2012
  • Dubai Gem Private School
    High School, O levels, AS levels
    1993 - 2008

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