SANTA CLARA, CA, January 14, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Prasanth Kalapatapu has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Kalapatapu is a distinguished senior product leader at Cisco Systems Inc., where he has been instrumental in shaping the company's growth strategy. His expertise in introducing innovative business models has significantly driven revenue growth across Cisco's extensive portfolio. One of his most significant achievements is the development of the company's Enterprise Agreement, a multibillion-dollar portfolio that transformed customer engagement by elevating conversations to the C-suite level. He has also been instrumental in driving Subscription Revenue across Cisco's portfolio, demonstrating his product leadership and problem-solving skills.

Over nearly a decade at Cisco, Mr. Kalapatapu served in various roles before ascending to his current position. After working as a product manager specializing in pricing and packaging in 2016, he was a senior product manager in the same domain in 2018, where he honed his skills in targeting customer segments and utilizing appropriate channels to drive top-line growth. Building on his successes, he went on to serve as a product leader focusing on monetization and product strategy from 2020 to 2022. During this period, he collaborated with various product teams to develop new features and enhance value for customers and partners.

Before joining Cisco, Mr. Kalapatapu gained valuable experience as a Software Development Engineer at Amazon from 2013 to 2014 and as a Senior Software Engineer at FactSet from 2010 to 2013. His academic background includes a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Strategy, obtained from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2016, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad, completed in 2010.

To augment his education, Mr. Kalapatapu holds several certifications that reflect his commitment to continuous learning and adaptation in the rapidly evolving technology landscape. These include Career Essentials in Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) by Microsoft and LinkedIn, the Cisco Generative AI Green Belt by Cisco and Introduction to Large Language Models by Google, all earned in 2024.

Mr. Kalapatapu's journey includes significant professional and personal accomplishments. In addition to receiving multiple internal awards as well as a merit scholarship from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, his storied tenure at Cisco is decorated by his achievement of the highest monetary reward from the Vice President for his dedication to excellence.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Kalapatapu is actively involved in civic activities. He volunteers with Teen Challenge, an organization dedicated to supporting homeless individuals affected by domestic violence. Looking to the future, he aspires to become a Vice President within a technology business and is aiming for an executive leadership role that oversees comprehensive business processes.

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