Rakesh Pottavathini

Rakesh Kumar is a PMP-certified Project Manager from Hyderabad, India, with over 12 years of experience leading end-to-end enterprise software implementation and digital transformation programs. Throughout his career at Epicor Software, Blue Yonder, and Tech Mahindra, he has successfully delivered ERP and supply chain planning implementations for global manufacturing and retail organizations, managing projects from solution design and planning through deployment, go-live, and post-implementation stabilization. He has worked with cross-functional teams and customers across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific to drive operational excellence and business transformation. Passionate about solving complex supply chain challenges, Rakesh enjoys working at the intersection of technology, operations, and leadership. His interests include digital transformation, AI-enabled supply chains, ERP systems, and data-driven decision-making. Outside of academics, Rakesh enjoys traveling, watching sunsets,exploring new cuisines, and connecting with people from different cultures.