Xebia

After supporting Xebia with various marketing needs across the organization and coordinating with the leadership of the Xebia Functional business unit, I went on to manage the Center of Excellence for Creativity and Design. In this role, I focused on driving excellence, fostering innovation, and establishing best practices in creative and design-related areas.

The primary goal of the CoE for Creativity and Design was to elevate the quality of creative outputs, encourage innovation, and ensure consistent brand representation across all touchpoints.

Global VP Creativity and Design at Xebia

After 12 years of continuous growth with 47 Degrees, where we transformed a four-person company into a team of over 100 and achieved an annual revenue exceeding $15M, we decided to take the next step and join forces with the global IT company Xebia.

We were drawn to their shared values and vision for the future, seeking a partner with a strong cultural fit, a clear plan for creating future impact, and a commitment to unlocking new opportunities for our team’s growth. As part of Xebia, we rebranded as Xebia Functional, a software development brand that leveraged the benefits of functional programming to deliver scalable, safe, and efficient solutions to clients.

I continued co-leading the company with my partners while also taking on additional global responsibilities within Xebia.

Business Leader at Xebia Functional

In addition to managing Xebia Functional as part of the board, I played a role in helping Xebia build a strong brand presence in the USA.

My focus was on unlocking growth opportunities by aligning marketing strategies across different service lines. With a deep understanding of the various services, I worked collaboratively with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and create impactful campaigns that drove revenue growth.

My approach was rooted in data-driven insights, enabling me to develop and execute effective marketing strategies. I believed that by breaking down silos and fostering collaboration, we could create a unified marketing approach that leveraged the strengths of each service line.

Regional Marketing Leader, USA

47 Degrees (Acquired by Xebia)

After years of enjoying and contributing to our internal products, at 47 Degrees, we recognized that, as a consulting company, our marketing needs had evolved. It was time to step into a new role to address those changes.

Thanks to my background—starting as an engineer and transitioning through various roles within the company—I was able to bring a well-rounded perspective to the different areas of marketing we covered, including design, communications, community relationships, and event planning.

It was an incredible experience to be part of a team made up of such amazing people and friends.

Chief Marketing Officer & Co-Founder

47 Degrees (Adquired by Xebia)

Before transitioning to my role as Chief Marketing Officer, I served as Chief Product Officer & Co-Founder at 47 Degrees, where I played a key role in shaping the company’s strategy and driving its growth—particularly in Spain, where we established and expanded our Engineering Hub.

I was deeply involved in building and leading our open-source products, ensuring they aligned with our technical expertise and market needs. Additionally, I spearheaded the creation of conferences and events that fostered knowledge-sharing and strengthened our presence within the functional programming and software development communities.

This period was instrumental in defining our company’s direction, reinforcing our commitment to innovation, and positioning 47 Degrees as a leader in our field.

Chief Product Officer & Co-Founder

Enter Web Design (Integrated in 47 Degrees)

Before founding 47 Degrees, I started my first company, Enter Web Design, a software studio where I worked as both a backend and frontend developer, primarily using PHP. Over three years, we built various solutions with frameworks like CodeIgniter, WordPress, and Magento, delivering custom web applications and e-commerce platforms for clients.

This period was an incredible learning experience, as I started the studio from scratch—initially working as a freelancer—until it grew into a small team with developers and designers. I took on multiple roles, from project management and client relations to hands-on development, becoming a true Swiss Army knife out of necessity.

In 2010, I decided to close Enter Web Design to pursue 47 Degrees—the project that would define the next chapter of my career.

Founder and Software developer

Trebol Soluciones Online

Before founding my own company, I worked as a full-stack developer at an advertising agency, where I was part of a team that developed and implemented large-scale projects and websites with millions of users, including Cadiz.es and Cadizcf.com.

This was my first experience working on high-complexity projects, where we used Java, CVS, and JavaScript to build robust and scalable solutions. It was an invaluable period that allowed me to deepen my technical skills, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and gain firsthand exposure to the challenges of large-scale web development.

Full-stack Developer

Universidad de Cádiz

At the beginning of my career, while pursuing my Engineering Degree, I had the opportunity to work as an intern in the IT department of the University of Cádiz. During that year, I contributed to the implementation of a platform that synchronized the university’s news database with a local system, displaying real-time updates on screens across multiple campuses.

This experience was a defining moment in my journey, as it marked my first hands-on work with PHP, .NET, and MySQL. It was an incredible learning opportunity that set the foundation for my future in software development and problem-solving in real-world applications.

UI Developer at University of Cádiz

I co-founded a consulting company in Seattle, scaling it to over 100 employees, $19M+ ARR, and a presence in four countries (USA, Spain, the UK, and Colombia). We successfully sold the company to a global consulting firm and integrated it into their structure.

After serving as Global VP of Creativity at Xebia and other executives roles, I'm now stepping into a new chapter—taking a sabbatical to focus on my family, myself, and investing on projects that truly excite me. 

You’ll still find me enjoying the sunny vibes of Cádiz ☀️

Jorge Galindo

Business Development Lead - Australia & SEA market

Xebia is a Dutch-origin multi-cultural IT Consultancy and Software Development services company working across the globe with the Mission to build Authority in our client offerings and day-to-day activities. Xebia is a Private Equity invested company which then also acquired 10 companies to augment its capabilities in Data & AI, Cloud and Low Code.

I work with the Global CEO as his Chief of Staff and support him in design, preparation and engagement of the Board and the Xebia Executive Team. In the process, I work with him to drive and align the global leaders across US, UK, NL, DA, CH, PL, MEA, IND and AUS on Strategy, Org design, Performance Management, Integration & Collaboration and other short & long term strategic initiatives.

Vice President & Chief of Staff to Global CEO

Tech Mahindra

•	Impacted USD 200+ Mn. of revenue through People Supply Chain war-room management by improving fulfilment & reducing attrition
•	Supported the CEO & CPO drive performance-led culture through design & global implementation of OKR program, performance review & consequence management for top-500 leaders across 60+ BUs
•	Owner & Product Manager for CEO’s monthly Performance Management System for top-500 leaders; Managing a 4-member team & 6 cross-functional teams
• Won: AIMA innovation challenge 2021 | Gold by Brandon Hall Group Excellence Award 2022 in Best Advance in Assessment Utilization to Guide Talent Decisions | Silver Stevie 2022 - B25 - achievement in Performance Management

Group Manager - Corporate Strategy

HashedIn

Product Manager for:
- India's largest holiday resorts chain for their new digital initiative to engage & increase prospects membership conversion
- Europe's largest Parking services company to digitalize their Consumer's Parking journey

Product Manager - External Consultant

Blinkit

Led the West Region's City Business teams to grow revenue, margins, serviceable regions, NPS, region-specific assortment, product availability and consumer savings.

Business Head (West Region)

Mahindra Susten

Led the incubation of a new tech-enabled B2C business - built the investment thesis and b-plan; vision document; market research across 260 customers to define product-market fit; user’s online digital journey & on-ground business processes

Head of Business Development - B2C Channel

Led the business development and signed Mn. dollar deals with multiple clients for their rooftop solar projects

Head of Business Development - Opex

SolarSquare Energy Private Limited

Solar Square Energy partners with large organisations to support them in meeting their sustainability goals, locking energy prices for the next 15-20 years today and gaining energy security at Zero Capex and Zero Hassle.

Co-founder & Director

Auctus Advisors

Sectoral experience across IT services, Hotels, Retail, Sports & Entertainment, Infrastructure & Highways, Airports and Power

Functional experience across:
Business Strategy
Growth & GTM Strategy
M&A Due-Diligence & Financial Modelling
Post-merger Integration
Organization Design, Restructuring and Change Management
Large-scale Program Management

Management Consultant

Crossover Advisors Pvt. Ltd

Worked on developing various DCF valuation models. Worked with relative valuation techniques to analyze the pharmaceutical sector in India

Summer Intern

With 15+ years of experience in Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Business Development across start-ups, mid-sized and large companies - I have a wide & a deep understanding of businesses across industries and business functions. I am seeking deep accountability roles for the long-term to put my experience to good use for business & personal success.  

Beyond work, I am a fitness & nutrition enthusiast, who is on a journey to explore breathwork & meditation and their impact & influence on human potential. On days when work is not demanding during the early hours, I love to spend time on workouts & meditation. 

A friend introduced me to Pickleball in 2024, and if I do not spend couple of hours a week playing – life feels a little empty.

Wifey and I are parents to two girls who are growing up too fast. They notice my behavior and correct my every wrong move. I love to nurture them, and in-turn get re-nurtured by their pure souls. 

I love to talk to young professionals who are looking to build their careers, and guide them away from all pitfalls I & my associates went into.

Strong situational analysis, simple & coherent communication are my strong skills, which I love to leverage to build trust, sell business, advise CEOs, enable collaboration and resolve conflicts.

If any of the above sounds worth a chat, ping me!

Akshat Jalan

HealthKart is hiring for the Founder's office with the following positions available:

- Senior Associate (1-3 years of experience)
- Associate (0-1 years of experience)

Ideal candidates will possess:
- A strong educational background
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Proficiency in stakeholder management
- A proactive, can-do attitude

Location: Gurgaon (in-office)

Interested applicants may write to akshat.jalan@brightlifecare.com with the subject line: Founder's office role.

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