Hari Kumar

Hari Kumar serves as Global Partnership Senior Business Development Manager at SAVIC Technologies, based in Bengaluru. He leads the implementation of Microsoft solutions — including Generative AI, Co-pilot, and Large Language Models (LLMs) — across global IT and SAP ERP consulting services, with a strategic focus on cultivating partnership ecosystems and enabling comprehensive digital transformation.

His expertise spans Microsoft Azure cloud capabilities, SAP solution deployment, and building partnership ecosystems with hyperscalers including Microsoft, AWS, and Google Cloud. He drives enterprise digital transformation through modern workplace, cloud infrastructure, and AI-led solutions.

Before joining SAVIC, Hari was Senior Manager – Partnerships at Persistent Systems, Bengaluru (Feb 2022 – Oct 2025), where he drove Microsoft Generative AI, Co-pilot, and LLM solutions to elevate L&D skilling programmes and strengthen strategic partnerships. He managed CRM pipelines, Microsoft Partner Portal operations, co-branded collateral, demand generation, and partner competency building.

At Persistent Systems, he also led SAP BTP cloud integration projects on Microsoft Azure Fabric, managed Dynamics 365 CRM projects, oversaw Microsoft Specialisation and competency building, and utilised partner funds including ECIF, DCIF, and MDF to drive business growth.

Prior to that, Hari was Pre-Sales Architect – Managed Services at Data Glove Inc. (Jul 2021 – Feb 2022), preparing POCs, managing technical Microsoft cloud projects, and overseeing SAP Business Transformation & Cloud Integration. He also served as Service Delivery Manager for Queensland Healthcare's COVID-19 Vaccine Management System implementation in Australia.

Earlier, Hari held the role of Regional Head at Meridian Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (Jun 2020 – May 2021) as a Tier 1 Microsoft Cloud Service Provider, and Regional Cloud Service Manager at LDS Infotech Pvt Ltd (Nov 2019 – May 2020), a Microsoft Gold Certified Cloud Services Partner with an extensive vendor portfolio including Oracle, Adobe, Autodesk, VMware, and Dell EMC.