Amit Prabhu
Overview
Amit Prabhu has over a decade of global business management, strategy, and consulting experience. He holds a master’s degree in telecommunications and networking from the University of Pennsylvania. He is an author, business trainer, speaker, entrepreneur, and swimming coach. Explorer and Teacher are the two words that describe him vividly. He lives in Stockholm, Sweden, with his wife and a son.
Professional Experience
Digital Transformation Lead, Accenture, Sweden (2021- current)
Offering business and strategy consulting to clients across different industries across the globe on AI, Data, and Cloud.
Head of Competence Readiness, Ericsson, Sweden (2019- 2021)
Responsible for competence development of 5000+ employees globally on technologies such as cloud, AI, data, automation, for Business Support Systems (BSS) practice.
Program Manager, Ericsson, Sweden (2016- 2019)
Responsible for driving the digital transformation program globally with focus on new products and services monetization.
Presales Manager, Ericsson, UK (2014- 2016)
Offering technical and strategic support for key accounts in closing sales.
Account Manager, Ericsson, USA (2013)
Secured sales worth $12 million USD.
Project Manager, Ericsson, Malaysia (2012)
Implemented best performing networks program and deployed wifi for enterprises.
ICT Consultant, Ericsson, India, Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda (2010-2012)
Deployed 3G and 4G network design and optimization projects
Trainer, Ericsson Academy (2010-201)
Trained 1000+ employees on technology, business, management, and consulting
Business Development Manager, Bashpole Software, USA (2009-2010)
Developed new ideas for marketing a new and proprietary social networking app, identified new partnerships and strategic alliances, and devised attractive propositions for investors.
Consultant, Excelacom Inc, USA (2007- 2008)
Deployed OSS excellence and process modeling for Comcast and IT web interface for channel selection for Sirius Satellite Radio
Books
Digital Strategy Framework: A Practical Guide for Business Incumbents ISBN: 978-1637425657 , Published 22 Feb 2024, Business Expert Press
Education
MSE – Telecommunications and Networking, University of Pennsylvania
BE – Electronics Engineering, University of Mumbai
Fast-track Executive MBA in Corporate Strategy, IMD Lausanne
Fast-track Executive MBA in Innovations, Growth and Development, Boston University