KARAN SUTHAR

Presales Manager | Solution Architect | AI & Digital Transformation

Ahmedabad, India
karansuthar.com
Languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Presales Manager with 10+ years of experience spanning solution consulting, project delivery, product strategy, and digital transformation. I help organizations translate business challenges into scalable technology solutions through discovery workshops, requirement analysis, solution architecture, effort estimation, proposal creation, and stakeholder alignment. Skilled at leading cross-functional teams, managing complex stakeholder ecosystems, and leveraging AI/GenAI to accelerate proposal creation and solution design. Passionate about building winning solutions that bridge business vision with technical feasibility.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Presales Manager
Tridhya Tech Ltd, Ahmedabad
APR 2025 - PRESENT
  • Led discovery workshops and converted business requirements into technical solution proposals.
  • Partnered with sales teams during RFP/RFI responses and client presentations.
  • Built solution architecture, estimations, and implementation roadmaps.
  • Supported enterprise deal qualification and contributed to revenue growth.
  • Collaborated with engineering and delivery teams to ensure solution feasibility.
  • Created AI and automation use case proposals for clients.
  • Improved proposal turnaround time through reusable frameworks and AI-assisted workflows.
Project Manager
Tridhya Tech Ltd, Ahmedabad
OCT 2020 - MAR 2025
  • Defined and executed product vision, strategy, and roadmap for multiple SaaS and enterprise platforms.
  • Led Agile product development, collaborating with engineering, UX, and marketing teams.
  • Conducted market research and competitive analysis, identifying key opportunities for innovation.
  • Used Generative AI for coding assistance, debugging, and optimizing software development.
  • Managed stakeholder communication, business analysis, and requirement gathering.
  • Spearheaded data-driven decision-making using AI-powered analytics and insights.
  • Drove go-to-market (GTM) strategies and feature prioritization to enhance product adoption.
Team Leader
Tridhya Tech Ltd, Ahmedabad
OCT 2019 - SEP 2020
  • Led a cross-functional team of designers and developers on multiple client projects.
  • Managed project timelines, resource allocation, and quality deliverables.
  • Served as the primary point of contact between clients and the delivery team.
Sr. UI/UX Designer
Tridhya Tech Ltd, Ahmedabad
OCT 2018 - SEP 2019
  • Created user-centered designs by understanding business requirements and user feedback.
  • Developed wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile applications.
  • Conducted user research and usability testing to inform design decisions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define and implement innovative solutions.
  • Developed frontend components using Angular, HTML, and CSS.
UI-UX Designer
Centric Web Solution, Ahmedabad
JUL 2017 - SEP 2018
  • Designed intuitive user interfaces and wireframes, improving customer experience.
  • Conducted usability testing, A/B testing, and user research to enhance UX.
  • Developed multi-platform style guides ensuring consistency and accessibility.
  • HTML/CSS with Angular & React
UI-UX & Graphics Designer
Ommune IT Solutions, Ahmedabad
FEB 2016 - JUN 2017
  • Created UI/UX components for enterprise applications, ensuring seamless workflows.
  • Designed branding and marketing assets for various digital platforms.
  • Completed major projects in WordPress with HTML/CSS and Page Builders
Graphics Designer
Larsen & Toubro E&A, Mumbai
APR 2015 - DEC 2015
  • Developed enterprise UI components and dashboards for industrial applications.
  • Assisted in building data-driven visualization tools for decision-making.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Presales & Solution Architecture

Discovery Workshops, RFP/RFI Response, Solution Design, Effort Estimation, Proposal Management, Client Presentations, Stakeholder Alignment

AI & Generative AI

AI Use Case Identification, GenAI Solution Design, Prompt Engineering, AI-Powered Analytics, AI for Proposal Workflows

Business Analysis & Strategy

Requirement Gathering, Business Process Mapping, Gap Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Go-To-Market Strategy, Process Optimization

Agile & Delivery Governance

Sprint Planning, Backlog Management, SCRUM & Kanban, Jira, Confluence, Risk Assessment, Delivery Roadmapping

UI/UX & Design Thinking

Wireframing, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Accessibility Standards, Design Thinking, Interaction Design, Figma, Photoshop

Software Development

API Design, CI/CD Pipelines, Frontend Development (Angular, React, HTML/CSS), Basic Automation Testing (Selenium, Python)

Tools & Platforms

ClickUp, Jira, Confluence, Figma, Miro, Notion, Slack, GitHub, Google Workspace

Collaboration & Leadership

Cross-Functional Team Management, Client Engagement, Stakeholder Communication, Decision Making, Executive Presentations

EDUCATION

BSc in IT
Annamalai University
MAY 2012 - JUNE 2015

MAJOR PROJECTS

Badge Six - Police Accreditation Portal
1.5 Years
React JS
Node JS
Python

Led the development of a web portal for police departments to manage policy documents using AI-powered OCR technology. The solution reduced manual work and cut accreditation processing time by over 80%, significantly improving efficiency.

Magma Insurance - Offline Premium Calculator
1 Year
Flutter

Converted complex Excel-based insurance calculations into a smooth offline web application. This tool helped agents generate accurate premium quotes faster, resulting in higher deal closures and improved user experience.

Nourech - Sales Funnel Optimization (Discovery Phase)
6 Months
Figma

Led the requirement gathering and discovery phase for a sales funnel optimization platform. Worked closely with stakeholders to identify core issues in the sales pipeline and proposed actionable solutions. Helped lay the foundation for a future product aimed at boosting conversion rates.

Solo Design Studio - Interior Design Marketplace
1 Year
React JS
Node JS
Flutter

Managed the development of a digital platform for interior designers to connect with clients similar to Upwork. The solution enables designers to showcase their work, receive client requests, and manage projects digitally. The project is built and ready for launch.

Internal ERP System
Laravel

Contributed to the design and implementation of a custom ERP platform to manage internal operations covering finance, HR, and resource tracking.

Project Management System (PMS)
Laravel

Led the development of a PMS for managing tasks, team collaboration, and sprint planning. Integrated with tools like Jira and Slack.

Digital Inventory Management System
Laravel

Supported the creation of a DIMS for tracking inventory, vendor communication, and stock movement.

PERSONAL PRODUCT

KaptureHQ - Personal Lead Management System
Next JS
Nest JS
Openrouter API
AI Engine

Designed and developed KaptureHQ.com, a personal lead management platform tailored for individual professionals and freelancers. The tool helps users capture, track, and manage leads efficiently while providing AI-powered insights to improve follow-ups and conversion strategies. Built with a focus on simplicity, automation, and actionable analytics to support solo entrepreneurs in growing their client base.

CERTIFICATIONS

Introduction to Generative AI, Large Language Models, Responsible AI
Google Cloud Training (Coursera)
Mar 2025
The Complete Business Analysis Fundamentals Course
Udemy
Jun 2024
Design Thinking for Beginners
Simplilearn
Jan 2022