Hi, I'm Keshav Nair - Vendor Strategy Lead, Cloud VMO at Google
I thrive on building and scaling operations, turning complex challenges into streamlined successes. My passion lies in forging strategic vendor partnerships and optimizing business processes to drive growth and efficiency in the tech landscape.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led outsourced operations teams across engineering and sales at high-growth tech companies.
Drives vendor strategy for Google Cloud VMO, optimizing partner relationships and contracts.
Can help others by establishing scalable operations and strategic vendor partnerships.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation in Operations
Began career honing skills in core operations and account management within the tech industry.
✦ Operations Management
✦ Account Management
Strategic Development
Transitioned into strategic roles, focusing on advertising operations and marketing strategy.
✦ Digital Marketing
✦ Marketing Strategy
✦ Online Advertising
MBA and Leadership Growth
Pursued an MBA specializing in Global Supply Chain Management to deepen strategic and business acumen.
✦ MBA
✦ Supply Chain Management
Vendor Strategy Leadership
Currently driving vendor strategy and optimizing operations at Google Cloud.
✦ Vendor Strategy
✦ Cloud VMO
✦ Vendor Management
💪🏻 Superpowers
Strategic Vendor Management
Orchestrates impactful vendor partnerships and contracts for optimal business outcomes.
✦ Develops and implements comprehensive vendor strategies.
✦ Negotiates and manages vendor contracts for efficiency.
✦ Drives performance improvements through strategic partnerships.
Operations Scale Architect
Expertise in building and leading high-performing outsourced operations teams from the ground up.
✦ Proven ability to establish and scale operations in new domains.
✦ Leads teams in engineering, sales, and technology & support.
✦ Optimizes daily operations for growth and efficiency.
Business Growth Enabler
Leverages analytics and strategic acumen to drive growth in advertising and account management.
✦ Skilled in digital marketing and online advertising strategies.
✦ Utilizes analytics for performance-based marketing initiatives.
✦ Builds strong customer success and account management frameworks.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring innovative vendor models to drive efficiency in cloud operations.
✦ Connecting with leaders in tech operations and strategy to share insights.
✦ Discovering new approaches to scaling high-performing global teams.
I can help with
✦ Offer expertise in building and optimizing outsourced operations teams.
✦ Provide strategic guidance on vendor contract negotiation and management.
✦ Share best practices for driving growth through digital marketing and analytics.
I would love your help on
✦ Insights into emerging trends in cloud vendor ecosystems.
✦ Introductions to leaders in strategic procurement and operations.
✦ Best practices for navigating complex global supply chains.