Paul Cikala
Chief of Alliances at Zetaris - The Networked Data Platform- Claim this Profile
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Prashant Natarajan
Paul is a visionary, technology leader, and seasoned professional extraordinaire. He has a thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle and is able to match that effectively to evolving business needs across multiple verticals. Paul has a keen understanding of products and solutions in the market and is attuned to determining the best fit for the needs of any organisation. More importantly, he is able to do that in the context of the teams he’s leading, the needs of customers, and considering the pros & cons appropriately. Paul is a high-integrity leader who functions as an effective CDO or CTO as the circumstances demand. As a peer who works with him closely, I have developed the utmost respect for his leadership, skills, and people management.
Gyan Shikha
I worked with Paul in one of the extremely tough client engagement at a large organisation where major changes and organisational restructuring was happening. It was very difficult to get anything done in that environment as people were not sure about their next roles and responsibilities. In that atmosphere too Paul not only delivered his required outcome but also helped me anytime I was not sure how to handle a situation. He is strong people’s person, very empathetic and helps his team grow which contributes to his strong and long term relations. He listens to his team’s problems and helps identify the path forward that in turn benefits the bigger program. He is a virtuous leader, has the right attitude to get things done by attaining the confidence of his team. He clearly puts the priorities for his team and gets the right deliveries in a short time frame. He identifies the risks upfront and plans for it. Finally, I must commend his persistence and patience in a very tough situation that can break many professionals. It was a pleasure working with Paul and would love to have opportunities to work with him again.
Prashant Natarajan
Paul is a visionary, technology leader, and seasoned professional extraordinaire. He has a thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle and is able to match that effectively to evolving business needs across multiple verticals. Paul has a keen understanding of products and solutions in the market and is attuned to determining the best fit for the needs of any organisation. More importantly, he is able to do that in the context of the teams he’s leading, the needs of customers, and considering the pros & cons appropriately. Paul is a high-integrity leader who functions as an effective CDO or CTO as the circumstances demand. As a peer who works with him closely, I have developed the utmost respect for his leadership, skills, and people management.
Gyan Shikha
I worked with Paul in one of the extremely tough client engagement at a large organisation where major changes and organisational restructuring was happening. It was very difficult to get anything done in that environment as people were not sure about their next roles and responsibilities. In that atmosphere too Paul not only delivered his required outcome but also helped me anytime I was not sure how to handle a situation. He is strong people’s person, very empathetic and helps his team grow which contributes to his strong and long term relations. He listens to his team’s problems and helps identify the path forward that in turn benefits the bigger program. He is a virtuous leader, has the right attitude to get things done by attaining the confidence of his team. He clearly puts the priorities for his team and gets the right deliveries in a short time frame. He identifies the risks upfront and plans for it. Finally, I must commend his persistence and patience in a very tough situation that can break many professionals. It was a pleasure working with Paul and would love to have opportunities to work with him again.
Prashant Natarajan
Paul is a visionary, technology leader, and seasoned professional extraordinaire. He has a thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle and is able to match that effectively to evolving business needs across multiple verticals. Paul has a keen understanding of products and solutions in the market and is attuned to determining the best fit for the needs of any organisation. More importantly, he is able to do that in the context of the teams he’s leading, the needs of customers, and considering the pros & cons appropriately. Paul is a high-integrity leader who functions as an effective CDO or CTO as the circumstances demand. As a peer who works with him closely, I have developed the utmost respect for his leadership, skills, and people management.
Gyan Shikha
I worked with Paul in one of the extremely tough client engagement at a large organisation where major changes and organisational restructuring was happening. It was very difficult to get anything done in that environment as people were not sure about their next roles and responsibilities. In that atmosphere too Paul not only delivered his required outcome but also helped me anytime I was not sure how to handle a situation. He is strong people’s person, very empathetic and helps his team grow which contributes to his strong and long term relations. He listens to his team’s problems and helps identify the path forward that in turn benefits the bigger program. He is a virtuous leader, has the right attitude to get things done by attaining the confidence of his team. He clearly puts the priorities for his team and gets the right deliveries in a short time frame. He identifies the risks upfront and plans for it. Finally, I must commend his persistence and patience in a very tough situation that can break many professionals. It was a pleasure working with Paul and would love to have opportunities to work with him again.
Prashant Natarajan
Paul is a visionary, technology leader, and seasoned professional extraordinaire. He has a thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle and is able to match that effectively to evolving business needs across multiple verticals. Paul has a keen understanding of products and solutions in the market and is attuned to determining the best fit for the needs of any organisation. More importantly, he is able to do that in the context of the teams he’s leading, the needs of customers, and considering the pros & cons appropriately. Paul is a high-integrity leader who functions as an effective CDO or CTO as the circumstances demand. As a peer who works with him closely, I have developed the utmost respect for his leadership, skills, and people management.
Gyan Shikha
I worked with Paul in one of the extremely tough client engagement at a large organisation where major changes and organisational restructuring was happening. It was very difficult to get anything done in that environment as people were not sure about their next roles and responsibilities. In that atmosphere too Paul not only delivered his required outcome but also helped me anytime I was not sure how to handle a situation. He is strong people’s person, very empathetic and helps his team grow which contributes to his strong and long term relations. He listens to his team’s problems and helps identify the path forward that in turn benefits the bigger program. He is a virtuous leader, has the right attitude to get things done by attaining the confidence of his team. He clearly puts the priorities for his team and gets the right deliveries in a short time frame. He identifies the risks upfront and plans for it. Finally, I must commend his persistence and patience in a very tough situation that can break many professionals. It was a pleasure working with Paul and would love to have opportunities to work with him again.
Credentials
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IBM Design Thinking Practitioner
IBMSep, 2016- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Chief of Alliances
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Apr 2022 - Present
Driving global expansion through strategic alliances and partnerships. Driving global expansion through strategic alliances and partnerships.
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Education
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Monash University
Science, Computer Sciences, Mathematics -
Monash University