Ajay Awatramani

Ajay Awatramani is an experienced technology executive currently serving as an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) at Storm Ventures, a position he has held since 2023.1 With over 25 years of product experience, Awatramani has built a distinguished career in the tech industry, specializing in product strategy and innovation.2

Career Highlights

Chief Product Officer at Cornerstone OnDemand:: From September 2020 to August 2022, Awatramani led product strategy and development, focusing on innovation in the HR/Talent category.1

Adobe:: He served as Head of Product and GTM for B2B, where he was responsible for leading product strategy for Adobe Marketo Engage and the B2B segment of Adobe Digital Experience.1

Marketo:: As Vice President of Global Product Management, Awatramani contributed to significant revenue growth.1

Oracle:: He managed a $25M ARR sales performance management portfolio as Director of Product.1

Siebel Systems:: Awatramani held the position of Software Engineering Manager.1

Sun Microsystems:: He began his career as a Software Development Engineer.1

Education

Awatramani holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Southern California.1

Recent Developments

As of October 31, 2024, Ajay Awatramani has been appointed as the Chief Product Officer (CPO) at Five9, a provider of the Intelligent CX Platform.2 In this role, he will lead Five9's product strategy and vision, focusing on enhancing the company's AI and CX offerings.2

Awatramani's expertise in AI and customer experience is expected to play a crucial role in driving innovation and growth at Five9.2 His appointment comes at a time when the company is accelerating its next phase of innovation, particularly in AI-elevated customer experiences.2