Dinesh Dhamija, Ph.D., Founder & Principal
Dinesh is an entrepreneur, educator, innovator, and executive who is passionate about delivering practical solutions. He brings people together, applies creative thinking and technology, and builds strong organizational partnerships to take ideas from concept to launch. His unique depth of experience in business and technology enable him to lead the delivery of differentiating solutions that are commercially viable and sustainable.
Dinesh's experience includes Strategy, Technology, Innovation, Business Development, Product Management, Architecture, R&D, Professional Services, Marketing, and Education. He was a tenured Associate Professor in Engineering & Technology at Ohio University and a researcher and consultant with companies such as Cooper Industries, IBM, Accenture, Hubbell, GM, and GEAE. Dinesh also co-founded a company that built Configure-Price-Quote software, serving as its CTO, Chief Strategist, and Evangelist. He built strong partnerships with many companies including Microsoft, Oracle, Infor, and SolidWorks. His company grew to over 500 customers worldwide and was acquired by Infor in 2013. At Infor, he most recently reported directly to the CEO, spearheading innovation, architecture, integration, and driving major initiatives with customers, partners, & cross-functional teams worldwide. Dinesh is a business leader and technologist who has worked with technology companies, enterprise companies, and technology investors to materialize transformative technology concepts, solutions, and processes with global impact. He is a thought leader who has delivered many national and international presentations. Dinesh has developed many strong trusted advisor relationships primarily because of his belief – “doing what’s right for customers is right for the company, the team, and the individual.” His energy, passion, and beliefs are encapsulated into the ethos of Step 2 Solutions. |