Venki Rao is an accomplished & goal oriented high-energy senior technology executive with years of demonstrated experience in planning, developing and implementing cutting-edge enterprise technology & customer facing solutions to address business opportunities. Developed strategic solutions for global implementations in the areas of manufacturing, client services, product management, software offerings and electrical grid automation. Adept at crisis management, problem solving, global outsourcing and negotiating. Visionary and creative leader with a positive attitude and steadfast commitment to excellence. Proven ability to instill a common vision and develop a dynamic team based on trust and mutual respect. Proficient in Lean concepts, process improvement, project & resource management, benchmarking, and motivating cross-functional teams. Values: Continuous development, building organizational trust, hiring people smarter than him & empowering them to do their job.