APMP - India

The Presales role has helped me gain perspective on customers, their pain points and what kind of solutions resonate with them. It has helped me achieve recognition, visibility & encouragement from my senior leadership, and directly contribute to the business growth and thereby achieve my organization's mission and vision.

Being an introvert who enjoyed spending quality time with books, I never imagined myself to be in Presales that essentially requires a lot of social interaction. This role has helped me push my boundaries, break the stereotypes and has given me a chance to be seen and heard. The challenges and opportunities are immense in this profession and I love that I keep growing with each opportunity, by learning and unlearning, being committed to the job.

Bid and Proposal role is an ongoing illustrative journey. It has unfolded the hidden strength within me to be an effective strategist, time manager, effective team handling, proactiveness, effective communication, pitching, and mostly the essence of "I own what I do - the key mantra of inner Shakti."

APMP Certified Value Design professional for Communication, Media and HiTech verticals in Infosys. APMP has infused process and industry standard paradigms into the proposals that I bid managed. APMP forums and knowledge levers are infallible guidance to large deals proposals and helped me mitigate the risks and deliver on time.

Being a member since 2019 and with more than a decade in proposal management with AT&T, APMP identified, shaped and trusted the passion in me of becoming a speaker by giving opportunities in various conferences held over time and awarded meas a “Thought Leader” in BPC Asia.

I’ve been part of APMP since 2019, with over 15 years of experience in proposal management in AT&T. APMP has been instrumental in building my professional growth through their conferences which talks about the latest trends and best practices in the industry and also recognized me with the award “Above And Beyond” in BPC Asia.

APMP India has Ignited exponential growth in my career through networking, training, and empowerment. It expanded my expertise, enabling me to seize proposal development opportunities. With industry insights, seminars, webinars, and a mentoring BoK, APMP unleashes my professional potential, serving as an omnipresent guide. I am sincerely thankful to APMP India to enable me to submit my information and I am seeking APMP India's consideration to accept my submission.

Being a part of the APMP India chapter has been instrumental in expanding my professional network. The chapter serves as a platform for proposal management professionals to connect, exchange knowledge, and share experiences. By engaging with industry experts, attending seminars, and participating in workshops organized by the chapter, I have gained invaluable insights into emerging trends, best practices, and innovative approaches in the field The networking opportunities provided by the chapter have helped me establish meaningful connections, opening doors to collaborations, mentorships, and even career advancements.

APMP India website and LinkedIn page have plethora of information for anyone in this profession or a newbie. I’ve always liked the posts on membership and certifications, which helped me to complete the Practitioner level certification. Posts on job opportunities are truly useful to anyone who’s looking for a match to their skills and experience.

APMP India has provided me with the unique opportunity to network with a diverse community of presales professionals, ranging from passionate leaders to new entrants. APMP India has been my go-to resource for staying up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in the bid and proposal management field. Their knowledge-articles, webinars, conferences, and expert talks have equipped me with invaluable insights, helping me deliver winning proposals.

Starting from just working on proposals on a day to day basis to working with senior management to implement best practices across all the pursuit management teams, APMP has played a significant role in making me capable of working on such business excellence initiatives.

Like countless others, I stumbled into the role of bid and proposal professional by chance. With limited expertise in this field, my goal was to develop my skills, remain pertinent, and contribute meaningfully to the business. During my quest for a reputable industry association, I was fortunate enough to come across APMP India, and ever since, my professional growth has been unstoppable. APMP India has not only provided me with invaluable connections to industry leaders and like-minded individuals, but it has also equipped me with the necessary knowledge to excel in my role.