Krishna Pillay
@krishnapillay
I scale operations, launch market-ready businesses, and drive profitable growth across technology sectors.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I've led operations and business growth across Telecom, SaaS, IoT, and clean energy for more than 28 years. At LERERO, I delivered learning management system features, improved sprint outcomes by 25%, increased operating efficiency by 30%, and achieved $15K MRR in the first product-launch quarter.
As COO at Scriptbrains Technologies, I increased revenue by 34% through new service offerings and multi-market expansion across Africa and Europe. I also created separate software-services and product revenue verticals, generating incremental ₹7 Mio YoY revenue and improving EBIT to 31%.
I've also built GTM strategies, raised $300K in pre-seed funding for turquoise hydrogen PoC development, developed a ₹20 Mio quarterly pipeline at BuyOnCloud, and led service operations at Vodafone India.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief Operating Officer
Lerero
Jun 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Delivered key features for the learning management system, improving sprint outcomes by 25% and achieving MVP delivery within 3 quarters. Improved performance efficiency by 30% and achieved $15K MRR in the first quarter of product launch.
Chief Operating Officer
Scriptbrains Technologies
Apr 2022 - May 2024 (2 years 1 month)
Increased revenue by 34% by introducing new service offerings and enabling growth across Africa and Europe. Generated incremental ₹7 Mio YoY revenue and improved EBIT to 31% by creating separate revenue verticals.
Business Consultant
Pagnism Innovations Pvt. Ltd.
Sep 2021 - Jan 2022 (4 months)
Generated 3 qualified process-industry leads by crafting GTM and digital marketing strategies for the hydrogen market. Secured $300K in pre-seed funding by developing investor pitch deck and leading fundraising activities.
Vice President
Thought Innovations Pvt. Ltd.
Oct 2020 - Jun 2021 (8 months)
Developed customer lifecycle journeys for buyers, sellers, and logistics partners, enabling product team to design platform wireframes. Crafted pre-launch strategies and GTM plans for market entry.
Business Head
Buyoncloud Software Services Pvt. Ltd.
Jan 2018 - Feb 2020 (2 years 1 month)
Developed a ₹20 Mio quarterly pipeline by leading sales and marketing operations for IBM's collaboration solutions and career education programs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research
Post Graduate Diploma in Management, eBusiness and Operations
2013 - 2016
Pursued a PGDBM in eBusiness and Operations, gaining expertise in digital business and operational management.
Daulat Polytechnic College of Engineering
Diploma, Electronics & Telecommunication
1986 - 1990
Completed a Diploma in Electronics & Telecommunication, building a strong foundation in electronic systems and telecommunications.
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Location
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