Dhiraj Torane

VP Business Solutions at Hoonartek | Data & AI | Ex Altizon | Ex Persistent Systems

Pune, Maharashtra, India

About

Result-oriented business development and sales professional with a proven track record of achievement in Enterprise Platform Sales, Technology Services Sales and Pre-sales to mid to large customers specifically manufacturing and technology companies. Skills summary: • Drive Digital Transformation powered by Industrial IoT Platform • Outsourced product development (OPD) and technology service sales • Lead generation, nurturing and conversion • Building, managing & fostering customer relationships • Account planning, growth & sustenance strategies • Consultative selling, managing pursuits, responding to RFPs, proactive proposals • Resource management • Contract/SOW management

Experience

  • VP - Business Solutions at Hoonartek
    Mar 2026 - Present · 5 mos

  • Altizon Inc. (8 yrs 9 mos)
    • AVP Sales
      Jun 2017 - Feb 2026 · 8 yrs 9 mos

      As a Client Partner, I drive client engagement, manage relationships, and ensure the successful delivery of digital transformation initiatives powered by Altizon DFX Platform. My role involves understanding client needs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, overseeing project timelines, and implementing cutting-edge digital solutions. Acting as the primary point of contact, I address client concerns, provide strategic guidance, and ensure project goals align with business objectives. My expertise helps clients leverage digital technologies to enhance operational efficiency and achieve sustainable growth.

    • Client Partner
      Jul 2017 - Oct 2021 · 4 yrs 4 mos

      Responsible for pre-sales and sales activities for the world’s first Industrial Internet Platform company focused on making Enterprises Internet of Things(IoT) ready.

  • Persistent Systems (14 yrs 6 mos)
    • Senior Manager - Business Development
      Jul 2013 - Jun 2017 · 4 yrs

      Account Sales: - Create account plan and business processes to deliver revenue targets - Align sales approach based on organization strengths and value propositions - Penetration into newer groups and expansion of existing engagements - Manage client relations, manage & increase customer satisfaction - Understand client road map and give guidance to delivery/resourcing teams to build competency/ readiness

    • Solutions Analyst
      Apr 2011 - Jun 2013 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      - Work with India Sales team to engage with key stakeholders at clients and prospective clients to qualify potential sales opportunities - Handle responsibilities for defining scope and requirements, isolating key issues, reviewing possible solutions, and presenting a recommendation to clients and prospective clients. - Lead discovery meetings, conduct requirement gathering sessions, prepare and deliver product (Exalead – Enterprise Search product by Dassault Systems) demonstrations - Lead proof-of-concept initiatives along with the sales teams and sell-with partner

    • Manager Pre-Sales
      Apr 2010 - Mar 2011 · 1 yr

      - Managed Pre-Sales team (5 at the peak) for Enterprise Collaboration Business Unit - Support worldwide Sales team to drive collaboration business through service offerings spanning across Enterprise Search, Social Communities, Content Management and Knowledge Management - Coordinate pre-sales activities and review deliverable - Provide professional training and mentoring to the team - Idea and strategy generation for key accounts with end-to-end ownership

  • Developer at e-Biz India
    Mar 2002 - Jan 2003 · 11 mos

    Product development on VB & XML

  • QA Engineer at Calsoft
    2001 - 2002 · 1 yr

    Black box automation testing of software rental product using Rational Robot.