Praveen K.

Vice President of Sales @ Lightmatter

About

With over two decades of corporate leadership and business development expertise in the technology sector, I am a seasoned senior executive renowned for driving revenue growth and fostering strong business partnerships. My track record includes securing multi-billion-dollar sales contracts and guiding cross-functional teams to execute innovative initiatives. I specialize in sales strategy development, negotiating customer contracts, and forecasting technology trends to meet market demands. Collaboration lies at the core of my approach, as I work closely with diverse teams to deliver solutions that exceed customer expectations. I prioritize building trust and rapport, while also overseeing crucial negotiations and maintaining resilient supplier relationships. My commitment to customer trust and success is unwavering, as I engage with C-Suite executives, senior leadership, and key stakeholders to ensure mutual prosperity and long-term partnerships.

Country

United States

City

San Francisco Bay Area

Industry

Semiconductors

Skill

Digital Assets, Sales Operations, C Suite, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Strategic Planning, Business Analysis, Sales Process, Forecasting, Product Marketing, Sales, Negotiation, Product Management, Semiconductors, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Project Planning, Business Development, Strategy, International Sales

Experience

Vice President of Sales

Lightmatter

2025-3 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Leading global sales strategy and execution at Lightmatter, driving adoption of next-generation photonic computing solutions. Focused on scaling revenue, building high-performance sales teams, and expanding market presence in AI and data centers. Passionate about customer trust, innovation, and accelerating the future of computing.

Senior Director, Foundry Sales & Marketing

Samsung Semiconductor

2024 - 2025-3 · 1 yr

Driving the development and execution of innovative growth strategies to capitalize on emerging opportunities in Datacenter, HPC/AI, and Digital Assets markets Enhancing existing ASIC partnerships while leveraging design-service collaborations to accelerate sales growth and market penetration. Building and managing strategic customer partnerships, expanding professional networks to promote new technologies and enable customer product success. Leading the recruitment, mentoring, and performance of top-tier Senior Account Managers, fostering a culture of excellence and results-driven outcome. Coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, technology, and procurement to align initiatives with the company's mission and industry-leading advancements.

Director, Foundry Sales & Business Development

Samsung Semiconductor

2022 - 2024 · 2 yrs

Sales & Business Management

TSMC

2011 - 2022 · 11 yrs

Led sales, account management, and technology strategy. Fostered strong executive relationships and spearheaded innovative solutions to meet customer needs.