Dheer Kakulavaram

Dheer Kakulavaram currently serves as the Global Sourcing Manager at Verkada, overseeing the Sensors & Alarms product lines and leading negotiations and supplier sourcing. Previously, as Vice President at Spectrum Consulting Group, Dheer launched SCG Academy and successfully secured projects that generated significant revenue for scholarship donations. Experience includes roles as Project Manager and Consultant, focusing on procurement, market analysis, and strategic planning for various clients. Dheer's contributions at Rivian included negotiating substantial cost savings in battery supply deals, while at Johnson & Johnson, Dheer developed automated data tools that improved operational efficiency. Dheer holds a Bachelor of Arts in Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University.