ProAscend Academy

About Us

ProAscend Academy exists to give experienced professionals the visibility, position and recognition they have already earned.

I am Rajashekar Krishnaraj

— a Leadership Transformation Mentor with over 36 years of professional experience, including 20+ years of hands-on Project Management leadership across India's leading organisations.

I began my career as a Software Architect and over the years, grew through various Project Management, Programme Management, and Delivery leadership roles. It was not always a straight path. Like many professionals, I faced my share of challenges, setbacks, and moments of uncertainty along the way. But every struggle taught me something invaluable and eventually shaped me into the leader and mentor I am today. That journey to the top leadership positions was hard-earned, and it gave me a deep understanding of what professionals truly go through in their professional life.

I founded ProAscend Academy in 2021 with one clear mission — to help professionals get the recognition, the position, job security, and the pay package they truly deserve. I also believe that every professional has a leader within, waiting to be discovered with the right guidance. All our programs are crafted with this true intention.

Over the course of my career, I have seen thousands of talented, hardworking professionals remain stuck — not because they lacked ability, but because they lacked the right credential, the right guidance, and the right direction at the right time. At the core, they lacked Visibility. ProAscend Academy exists to change that.

I hold PMP, PgMP, and RMP certifications from PMI — the world's leading project management organisation. With 20+ years of PM leadership experience, I have personally mentored 1,500+ professionals from organisations including TCS, Infosys, IBM, JPMorgan Chase, Oracle, and Bosch.

My approach is not generic training. Every interaction — whether a group session, a 1:1 consultation, or a mentoring conversation — is tailored to the specific situation, challenges, and goals of the professional in front of me.

I believe that PMP is not just a certificate. It is a gateway to the Leadership Arena — the credential that lets the world see you clearly for who you already are.

Get In Touch If you would like to speak with us, request a consultation, or find out how ProAscend Academy can help you achieve your career goals — reach out to us directly.

ProAscend Academy
Urbanrise Eternity, SIDCO Estate, Thirumazhisai, Chennai — 600124
Email: connect@proascendacademy.com
Phone: +91 83282 44948

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