Hey, I'm
Sonny Aulakh
This is my journey
I'm a US-based technologist, creator, and entrepreneur dedicated to building and evangelizing technologies, systems, and platforms that generate a substantial impact vs. the status quo.
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A New Chapter: Building a new era for Revenue Team Productivity.
Oct 2022 - Present
In Oct 2022, it became clear to me that it was time to follow my passion of sales technology and focus my energy on building Gyaan.Ai.
Gyaan is the first workspace purpose-built for today's Revenue teams. Operate with unparalleled efficiency, unlock revenue insights in real-time, boost customer engagement, and win more deals.
We believe sales is a team sport. That’s why Gyaan helps build strong revenue teams with effective forecasting, collaboration, deal intelligence, and workflow integrations.
It takes a team to win a champion. So get out there and play hard.
Vice President Products & Solutions
May 2019 - Sep 2022
After over a decade of being in Sales, I decided to take on a new challenge in Marketing. As the Vice President of Solutions and Marketing at Pure Storage, I was responsible for leading a team of Solution Managers in building comprehensive end-to-end solutions for various applications and verticals.
My role involved overseeing the development and execution of strategic marketing initiatives, including product launches, demand generation campaigns, and sales enablement programs. I worked closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, sales, and customer support, to ensure that our solutions met the needs of our customers and delivered measurable business outcomes.
Additionally, I fostered a culture of innovation and collaboration within the Solutions and Marketing team, enabling us to deliver industry-leading solutions that exceeded customer expectations.
Vice President, Global Sales Engineering
2012 - 2019
As the Vice President of Global Sales Engineering at Dell EMC, I managed a large team of over 500 Sales Engineers and played a pivotal role in supporting the Primary Storage Business with annual revenues exceeding $5 billion. My responsibilities included overseeing the development and execution of global sales engineering strategies and initiatives, as well as collaborating closely with senior leadership to align our efforts with the company's overall objectives.
In this role, I fostered a culture of high performance and continuous improvement within the sales engineering team, enabling us to consistently exceed our targets and drive growth for the organization. Additionally, I worked closely with customers and partners to understand their evolving needs and ensure that our sales engineering solutions were aligned with their business goals. Overall, my leadership and strategic vision helped position Dell EMC as a leading provider of cutting-edge storage solutions in the global marketplace.
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Director, Field Operations
2009 - 2010
As one of the early employees at Zscaler, I played a crucial role in the company's growth from its early start-up stage to becoming a leading cloud security provider. In my role, I wore multiple hats and took on various responsibilities, including product management, business development, and sales engineering.
I was instrumental in establishing key partnerships and building strong relationships with customers, helping to drive revenue growth and market expansion. Additionally, I played a key role in shaping the company's product roadmap and go-to-market strategy, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our solutions were aligned with customer needs and market trends.
University of California, Davis
2006 - 2008
UC Davis presented unprecedented scale and diversity of opportunity. My two years of phenomenal professors across the disciplines pushed me to expand, challenge, and adjust my worldview.
My experience working at Cisco and pursuing my MBA in parallel showed me the power of empathetic leadership and expanded my entrepreneurial comfort zone. My tenure of engaging with major, campus-wide events validated that quality stems from attention to detail. My final semester exposed me to traveling globally in Asia and Europe while humbling me to explore my place in the world. My engagement in UC Davis social entrepreneurship initiatives exercised my creative muscle, sparked my obsession with design, and strengthened my tolerance to adversity. My subsequent positions post-MBA at Zscaler, XtremIO, EMC and Dell helped me discover my love for building and selling products that make people's lives better.
UC Davis showed me what I love to do, gifted me with a love for learning, and surrounded me with a wealth of inspiring peers.
I advise companies
and NGOs in initiatives
and campaigns
I look forward to connecting with fellow entrepreneurs and advising startup companies on strategy, go-to-market plans, and global expansion. With years of experience in the business world, I have a passion for helping businesses grow and expand their reach. Additionally, I'm committed to working with socially responsible businesses to help them expand their impact in India by collaborating with creative and responsible NGOs.
I strongly believe that businesses can achieve success while making a positive impact on society, and I'm dedicated to helping them achieve their goals.
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