Sameer Penakalapati

Sameer Penakalapati has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Sameer is the Founder & CEO of CEIPAL Corp, a company that automates total talent acquisition. Sameer is also a Member of the Fast Company Executive Board and the Forbes Human Resources Council. Sameer founded ProcureWise, a vendor management software company focused on total talent management. Sameer served as the CEO of Accelerate Media, a digital marketing firm, and Indotronix Avani Group, where they were responsible for building strong client relationships and expanding the company's security practice and public sector presence. Sameer is also the Founder of AVANI Technology Solutions Inc., which provided project management, product development, and outsourcing services. Additionally, Sameer owns Avani Business Park, a commercial office space. Sameer previously worked as the Vice President of Mascon Global. Overall, Sameer Penakalapati has a wealth of experience in leadership, talent acquisition, digital marketing, and technology solutions.

Sameer Penakalapati completed their Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree at Gulbarga University. Sameer then pursued a Master of Engineering (M.E.) degree at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani from 1994 to 1996. In 2012, Sameer attended Harvard Business School, where they completed a program in Leading Professional Service Firms. Currently, they are enrolled at The Johns Hopkins University, specializing in Business/Commerce, General, with an anticipated completion date in 2023.