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Future-proof your sales career: Stay ahead of automation!

The non-stop buzz around AI and automation has filled many salespeople with fear, wondering if their jobs will become irrelevant or eliminated. From predictive analytics to…

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Future-proof your sales career: Stay ahead of automation!

About this session

The non-stop buzz around AI and automation has filled many salespeople with fear, wondering if their jobs will become irrelevant or eliminated. From predictive analytics to machine learning to generative AI, AI has taken the world by storm, permanently reshaping how we do business. But you know what they say: If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em!

In all seriousness, companies and professionals alike must embrace AI and automation to stay relevant and adaptable. But future-proofing your sales career is easier said than done, right?

Autodesk’s Misa Aoki (Director of Technical Solutions APAC, Named Account), Nikhil Bagalkotkar (Director Technical Sales, APAC – AEC) and Kavitha Glenister (Global Landing Senior Manager) will join us to discuss how AI has impacted their daily work, including the tasks it’s replaced and how they’ve pivoted. They know that the human touch will always be valuable, and they’ll share the automation skills you should focus on to go forward in your career with confidence, not worry.

Get ready to take away:

  • How to leverage automation to work for you — not replace you
  • The multiple benefits of automation
  • Ways to showcase your automation skills during interviews

Meet the speakers

Nikhil Bagalkotkar

Nikhil Bagalkotkar

Director Technical Sales, APAC – AEC, Autodesk

Mr. Nikhil Bagalkotkar heads Technical sales for Autodesk across APAC for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction segments. He leads a diverse multicultural team representing the top talent in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industries across India, ASEAN, Australia, and New Zealand

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering and an MBA from I.I.M. Lucknow. His 2 decades of experience span various facets of consulting, technology sales, and product management. He specializes in architecting solutions around Sustainable construction, Connected BIM, Generative design, Digital transformation and business model re-invention.

Kavitha Glenister

Kavitha Glenister

Global Landing Senior Manager, Autodesk’s Global Revenue Enablement (GRE) team

Kavitha Glenister is the Global Landing Senior Manager in Autodesk’s Global Revenue Enablement (GRE) team. The Global Landing team are GRE's ambassadors who liaise with the Autodesk Sales & Success teams; ensuring that their global programs are understood, prioritized, adopted, and reinforced regionally, while consistently sharing impact and feedback. With over 20 years of experience as a salesperson in various industries, Kavitha has been with Autodesk for almost 6 years and is based in Singapore.

Kavitha is passionate about people development and believes that women supporting (reaching out, coaching, mentoring, and being a safe space) women goes, truly so very far. She is the AWN (Autodesk Women’s Network – an ERG) Board member for Sales. Kavitha has worked in several industries in several countries.

Misa Aoki

Misa Aoki

Director of Technical Solutions APAC, Named Account, Autodesk

Misa Aoki is leading technical sales teams in APAC, which includes Japan, Korea, and ANZ/ASEAN, to contribute to customers' business in transforming how they make a better world.

Misa is an accomplished business professional with a proven track record of success in the IT industry. With over 20 years of experience in management roles in Sales, Technical Sales, IT service delivery, and strategy development, Misa has honed her skills in building and leading high-performance teams.

She is passionate about innovation and staying on the cutting edge of technology. She has a deep understanding of emerging trends and has a keen eye for identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Misa is an active board member of Autodesk Women’s Network. She volunteers with Autodesk organizations that support employees in business and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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