Suraj Sonara

Solution Architect | Head of Managed Services & Support Operations at Precursive

Suraj Sonara has a diverse work experience spanning different roles and industries. Suraj started their career as a Pre Sales System Engineer at Scan Computers in 2003, where they provided expertise and support to clients and sales staff, built high-end servers and workstations, and mentored junior team members. In 2007, they became a Product Manager in Research & Development at Scan Computers, where they created and maintained products and solutions, conducted competitor analysis, and contributed to business development. Suraj later took on the role of Head of Product - Digital Signage, responsible for sales, account management, and directing procurement and installation teams.

In 2011, Suraj joined Beabloo - Digital Marketing as a Consultant, where they engaged with stakeholders internationally and developed solutions for the digital signage platform. Suraj also assisted with testing and validation for improved user experience. At United Utilities, Suraj worked as a Business Intelligence Developer on a large-scale transformation project, performing data extract, migration, reporting, and performance tuning.

Suraj's experience as a Salesforce Consultant began in 2015 at SONARA LTD. Suraj then joined Smplicity in 2016 as a Salesforce Consultant, where they contributed to growing the company and implementing simplified consulting practices. At Precursive, Suraj held multiple roles including Senior Salesforce Consultant, Head of Support & Managed Services Operations, and Solution Architect | Head of Managed Services & Support Operations. In these roles, they provided subject matter expertise, managed support and managed services operations, and consulted on Precursive and Salesforce solutions.

Overall, Suraj Sonara has a strong background in Salesforce consulting, project management, business development, and digital marketing. Suraj'sexperience has equipped him with a broad skillset and the ability to deliver successful outcomes for clients.

Suraj Sonara's education history begins in 2013 when they obtained the ITIL® Foundation 2011 certification from PEOPLECERT. In 2014, Suraj attended the College of Vedic Studies to pursue a degree in Philosophy, although the specific degree earned is not mentioned. From 2004 to 2007, Suraj studied at The Manchester Metropolitan University and obtained a DipSuraj in Applied Computing. In 2003, they completed their A-Levels in Biology, Computing, and Electronics at Bolton Sixth Form College.

In 2015, Suraj enrolled in Squared Online, a program offered by Google, to further their knowledge in Digital Marketing. This program was completed in 2016. Additionally, in 2015, Suraj also obtained the Squared Online - Digital Marketing certification from Squared Online - a Google / HLC Partnership.

Suraj has also obtained several certifications related to Salesforce, starting with the Salesforce Certified Administrator in January 2018. They went on to earn the Six Sigma Foundations certification from LinkedIn in February 2018. In May 2018, Suraj obtained the Salesforce Certified Sales Cloud Consultant certification. Later in October 2018, they acquired the Salesforce Certified Service Cloud Consultant certification. In May 2020, Suraj obtained both the Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator (SCAA) and Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder certifications. Continuing their pursuit of knowledge in Salesforce, Suraj obtained the Salesforce Lightning Experience Specialist certification in April 2020. Most recently, in July 2022, Suraj obtained the Salesforce Certified Business Analyst certification.

Furthermore, Suraj has acquired various other certifications, including Business Analysis Foundations from LinkedIn in September 2017, Inside Sales from LinkedIn in April 2017, Sales from LDL - Leadership Development Ltd in November 2016, Inbound Sales Certification from HubSpot in October 2016, Email Marketing Certification from HubSpot in August 2016, Facebook Blueprint from Facebook in March 2016, and the Six Sigma Foundations certification from LinkedIn in February 2018 (repeated).

Overall, Suraj Sonara has a diverse education history with a focus on digital marketing, Salesforce, and various other fields of study.

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