Breaking Stereotypes and Leading the Tech Industry with Vision and Grit

Meet Patralekha Mohanty—an accomplished leader from FIIB’s Class of 1999 with a formidable track record spanning over 19 years in IT sales, business development, and consultative selling. Currently serving as the Director-Tech Cloud at Oracle, her remarkable journey showcases the power of perseverance, skillful strategy, and the deep spirit of RACERs built at FIIB.

Career Achievements

Patralekha’s career is a testament to excellence in navigating complex industries and building strong client relationships, particularly in the government, public sector, and large enterprises. From her early days at C1 India Pvt. Ltd to leadership roles at global giants like Microsoft and EY, she has consistently demonstrated her ability to drive business growth and lead high-impact teams.

Her impressive career progression includes:

• Director-Tech Cloud, Oracle (July 2022 – Present)
• Director, Microsoft (Feb 2020 – July 2022)
• Director, National Market, EY (Feb 2020 – July 2022)
• General Manager, M&E and Telecom, IBM (Nov 2018 – Feb 2020)
• Account Manager, NIIT Technologies (Sep 2008 – Dec 2016)
• Manager, C1 India Pvt. Ltd (Dec 2006 – Sep 2008)

Life Since FIIB

Patralekha attributes her successful career to the rigorous training, real-world projects, and internships at FIIB, which prepared her to thrive in the competitive global business environment. From the moment she graduated, the FIIB faculty and placement team played an instrumental role in helping her secure her first job—an achievement she looks back on fondly as the cornerstone of her professional success.

Over the years, Patralekha has worked in industries ranging from government and public sector to healthcare, insurance, and telecom. Her ability to build long-lasting relationships with C-suite executives and develop successful business strategies has enabled her to bag significant projects and achieve substantial year-on-year growth for the organizations she has worked with.

Mastering Challenges in a Dynamic World

Patralekha’s journey reflects her strength in managing high-level clients across multiple industries. Her deep expertise in IT solutions, cloud computing, analytics, and IoT technologies has positioned her as a thought leader in the tech industry. She has successfully driven partner alignment strategies and worked with diverse system integrators (SI) and independent software vendors (ISV) to maximize account growth.

Managing Academics at FIIB

While at FIIB, Patralekha immersed herself in a variety of real-world projects and leadership initiatives that honed her managerial and interpersonal skills. The diverse learning environment at FIIB played a pivotal role in shaping her confidence, critical thinking, and ability to adapt to ever-changing business challenges.

Advice for Aspiring Business Leaders

Patralekha emphasizes the importance of authenticity and staying true to your values as a professional. Her advice to young graduates and aspiring entrepreneurs is clear: “Be genuine, stay curious, and always be proactive in seeking opportunities for growth. Building strong relationships and continuously developing your skills are the keys to long-term success.”

Patralekha’s journey from FIIB to leading major global tech companies is an inspiring example of how determination, skill development, and a positive attitude can drive success in today’s dynamic business world. Her story is a reminder that with the right foundation, the possibilities are endless.

“For the past 25 years, FIIB has been the cornerstone of my professional journey. Real-world projects and internships provided essential hands-on experience and industry insights, while leadership training and personal development initiatives honed my managerial and leadership capabilities. FIIB’s dedicated faculty and efficient placement cell were instrumental in securing my first job, laying a strong foundation for my success.” – Patralekha Mohanty, Class of 1999

FIIB and Beyond

Today, Patralekha continues to lead by example, managing cloud technologies at Oracle and driving business success through her deep understanding of the evolving needs of the IT landscape. Her story is not just one of professional success but of resilience and continuous learning, which serves as an inspiration for current FIIB students and alumni.