Meet Mahesh
Mentor to Tech Program Managers, Author, Podcaster and a Motivational speaker
Mahesh Deshpande is a Tech PM Leader who specializes in leading large-scale cross-functional transformation initiatives in high-tech industry.
With a data driven mindset and an assertive problem-solving approach, Mahesh has led complex and business-critical programs in Data & Analytics, Sales Operations, Tech Implementation, and Customer Success.
A winner of the Pi Sigma Alpha award and 2022's Outstanding PMI Leader Award, he is also the Vice President of the PMI San Francisco Mentorship Program, which provides a platform for over 200 mentors and mentees to learn PM skills each year.
Speaking Engagements
PM Podcasts
Empowering Next Gen Leaders with MD
From My Blog
Thought leadership Articles
Testimonials
Victor Snell
Director, Global Service Sales Comensation Strategy @ Cisco
I had the opportunity to work with Mahesh whilst he was engaged with Cisco, rolling out new operational and compensation impacting capabilities. I truly came to appreciate Mahesh's stakeholder management skills. He was always prepared, followed through on actions and issues, and ensured he had received input on problems and their related impacts.
Mahesh deviated from many typical Program Managers as he ensured he gained SME knowledge on multiple aspects of the program as well as showing off his Data and Analytic Skills. Mahesh always came through as a team player, working to get things done - even if it wouldn't bring him visibility or credit.
Charles Reeves
Executive Director, Thunderbird Applied Learning Programs @ ASU
Mahesh became a real stand-out leader during his time at Thunderbird. He was the leader of the Thunderbird Management Consulting Association and he made that club the strongest on campus. It was a completely voluntary club but Mahesh organized several case competitions in different formats that were well attended by fellow students and faculty. The Association also took on small consulting projects so students could get more experience working in the real world and what I'd consider my strongest endorsement of Mahesh is that whenever I had a professional contact who was interested in such consulting support, I could refer them to Mahesh without a worry. That matters a lot. Mahesh is a solid guy, he's smart and he works hard.
Dave Talenfeld
CEO Botanisol Analytics
Mahesh was part of team responsible for conducting a comprehensive brand audit and outreach campaign for our 501c3. We gained critical insights into stakeholder perceptions, both strengths and areas for improvement from his recommendations. On this basis we have developed new outward facing materials which have been highly successful in attracting new, sustainable funding. Had we the capacity, we would have hired Mahesh and his teammates to implement the recommendations themselves. It was a pleasure to work with him.
