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Venkit Raman |
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Venkit Raman, a.k.a Venky Raman a.k.a Venky, just like his many names, plays several roles at Vertex. As the CEO, he is constantly looking to increase value to our customers, create niche technology practice areas, and of course grow our customer base. Although he’s relatively new at Vertex, he loves working here because “… of its unwavering dedication to customers, extreme focus on quality, entrepreneurial culture, and the agility in problem solving. I believe that Vertex has the right framework to become a big business without losing the personality of a small business, and that’s what excites me.”
Even when he is not at work, Venky is thinking about growing the business! Watching and playing tennis with his son and buddies, listening to classical music, and spending time with his family are |
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| his next top things to do. Venky has a Master’s Degree in management and Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology School of Management, and previously worked as the CIO and Country Manager for a Tokyo based Telecom Service provider. |
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Ganesh, the President of Vertex, is instrumental in developing and enhancing our brand value, and strengthening our client relationships. He is also constantly involved in developing the business through strategic customer and market research. He has also been among the finalists multiple times for the “Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year” awards. About Vertex, this is what he has to say, “I take immense pride in the evolution of Vertex. We have come a long way over the last decade and established very strong relationships with our customers. I am delighted to work with a group of extremely talented and hard-working individuals. I believe that Vertex has just shown the tip of iceberg of its capabilities and I am excited for the journey ahead.” |
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| During his down time, Ganesh likes to relax with a good book, or play tennis with his buddies. |
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| He is also actively involved in his son’s and daughter’s school, sports and artistic activities. |
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| He has an eclectic collection of music, and also enjoys cooking delicious meals for his family and friends. Ganesh has done his Masters in Management from George Washington University. He holds an MS in Computer Engineering, Case Western Reserve University and an ME in Computers and Control from Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore India. A veteran in high-tech business, Ganesh worked at Alltel, Bell Labs and NCR prior to starting up Vertex. |
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As the Vice President of Sales for Vertex Computer Systems, Brian's main responsibility is to manage our global sales team that delivers true business value to our customers. Along with managing Vertex's account executives in multiple regions, Brian also has global account management responsibilities of Proctor and Gamble, Vertex's anchor account.
“I like the people the best. Everyone I have met at Vertex is genuine and sincere. All organizations attempt to hire the best, but Vertex has accomplished it. With these great people, my jobs will be easy. Vertex truly has achieved excellence in delivery. It is my job to bring that success to the rest of the |
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| world,” stated Brian. “This is what I like best about Vertex!” |
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| Outside the office, Brian loves to spend time with his wife of thirteen years and his three daughters. Brian and his family love the outdoors and physical activities. His other passion is sports: Brian loves to play and watch sports, like football, soccer and basketball. Brian has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from The University of Cincinnati and has over 20 years of experience in IT solution selling. |
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Since starting here at Vertex, as a Business Development Manager in 2010, Don has been reaching out to companies to share the Vertex story and our core IT offerings.
Here’s why Don enjoys working with Vertex, “No two days are ever the same at Vertex. One day you could be meeting new people and the next day working on a project for a potential new client. The learning curve has been on a 90 degree angle, straight up. I’m particularly intrigued by the way Vertex takes information from multiple platforms, integrates the data and provides the end user with meaningful information.
I think the Vertex staff is very creative – they take the time to listen to the customer, understand the need |
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| and the business drivers so that they can deliver a first in class solution” |
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| When he isn’t at Vertex Don is either with his family or outside working in the garden or fishing. Don is a football fan and enjoys watching his sons play the sport, or fishing with his daughters. |
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| Don is a graduate from Ohio University where he earned both his Bachelors and Masters Degrees. Prior to joining Vertex, Don worked for a division of Cincinnati Bell and then in the not for profit space for an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council. |
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Sujatha is the Vice President of Accounting and HR functions for the US. She has been with Vertex since 2001 and supervises all operations and administration related functions. “In the 10+ years I have been with Vertex, I have seen first-hand, the growth of Vertex, and the extremely talented and educated employees that it has acquired over the years. Another strong point of Vertex, according to me, is the importance it lays on relationships; with customers, employees and associates,” reminisces Sujatha.
Outside work, Sujatha enjoys interior decoration and cooking. Many of her recipes are popular among family and friends. She is also very involved with the local community and enjoys hosting and organizing social and cultural gatherings. |
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| Sujatha is a graduate from the Cleveland State University, where she did her degree in electrical engineering. Since then she has worked as a design engineer, and also handled production planning and material management for a hardware business for over fifteen years. |
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Mallikarjun, or Malli as he is referred to in Vertex, is the Vice President for Technical Operations in India. As the COO and CTO, he oversees budget planning, operations direction, business development and creation of technology strategy. Mali has over a decade of experience working with Vertex and takes pride in the nimbleness with which Vertex addresses the changing customer needs, in spite of its growth. “I have seen Vertex start as a company with few clients and a handful of associates, and seen it grow to the number of customers and hundreds of associates that we currently have. One thing that has stayed the same then and now is the confidence, and responsiveness with which Vertex deals with its customers. Due to its ability to change with the industry and technology, Vertex continues one of the best IT services and solutions providers in the region.” |
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| Malli is an ardent sports enthusiast; he loves to watch cricket, tennis, football and once in a while gets out in the field to play too! During the weekends he can also be found in the kitchen, or taking and collecting pictures of his family. |
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| Malli has a degree in Electronics & Telecommunications and has over 10 years of research and development experience in the software and hardware industries. |
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Kalyani is among the pioneer team members at Vertex. Working her way up as Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Management Representative, Kalyani currently plays the role of Delivery and Resource Management Head. She oversees all the delivery teams in India for the various accounts and ensures all resource needs.
Kalyani has a lot to say when it comes to what she likes about Vertex. "Coming to work is like coming to family to me, across the organization, people know each other by name; even know you might be working in different teams. Vertex upholds ingenuity in very high regard, and it shows in the projects that we do, and in the people that we hire. Working with a talented, creative and energetic group of individuals keeps my job, both challenging and exciting. I look forward to growing as a company and with the company!" |
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| Kalyani likes to do things around the house like gardening and cooking in her spare time. Her other major stress buster is making handicrafts, and wants to make that her full time job once she retires. |
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| Kalyani holds a Master's Degree in Computer Applications and Project Management from University of Hyderabad, and worked as design engineer and in the IT division of an electronics company. |
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As the Resource Manager at Vertex, Natalie oversees the team of recruiters and works with the COO and Account managers to bring on talented individuals into the Vertex team. When asked why she likes working at Vertex, here is what Natalie has to say, “Vertex is a stable company with a good reputation among its customers. Vertex holds the quality of work that it produces at a very high level, so my job to find the right people who can guarantee that quality becomes all the more exciting. I also like working with my team members here in the US and in India.”
When not at work, Natalie likes camping and playing tennis with her husband and daughter, attending performances by the Cleveland Orchestra, shopping and visiting some of the good local restaurants.
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| Natalie graduated from Case Western Reserve University and has over ten years of experience in HR and recruiting, in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, engineering, and consumer products industries. |
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Surendra has been with Vertex as a Program Manager for just under 9 years. He manages the offshore team that is solely dedicated to one of our top fortune customers. “I love working here because I feel that my ideas are valued. There is ample motivation to think outside the box, and recognition for good work and talent. My bosses are very approachable, and help me create a clear path of progress.”
When he is not at work, Surendra relaxes by spending time with his wife and daughter. He also enjoys cooking up a dish or two and is a self-confessed movie buff. Surendra also likes to both watch and play cricket. Surendra did his BSc and MSc in Computer Science in Andhra Pradesh and previously worked in Hyderabad, Singapore and the USA primarily as a Lotus Consultant.
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