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Kushagra -Customer Success Maanager at BlueOptima

July 13, 2025
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Team Tangent

Our Changemakers are Mentors who are supporting the next generation to access opportunities in tech. They make an outsized impact on the lives of our jobseekers through providing career support and short-term mentoring.

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Tell us a bit about yourself and what you're up to now

Engineering and business management background with interests in fitness and music.
I am working for an analytics company to help clients drive software business improvements.

What was your journey into a career in Tech Sales

My masters in business management geared me towards my career in more revenue focussed department. Prior to that I was an analyst with American Express.

What would you say are the best things about working in Tech Sales

In my role specifically, the data that I got to interact with, and communicate to the stakeholders is the best part.
It is like creating something of your own and creating value for internal and external stakeholders.

What advice would you give to someone who is just about to start their career in sales

This reason has been beaten to death but is still relevant to this day, find a problem to solve, and then solve it with the skills at your disposal. This will stand true for every role you are in.

Why did you decide to join Tangent as a Mentor and why should others join as Mentors too

One of my close friends recommended me knowing my nature of helping and socialising with people.
I am always happy to contribute to the positive in the society, and like to take one step at a time in helping in any way I can.

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