Consultant · GTM Strategist · AI Advisor

20+ years
turning technology
into revenue.

From enterprise technology implementations to AI transformation at scale — I help businesses build the strategies and systems that drive real growth.

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Imran Chatur
Currently at FastLoopGoogle Partner · AI Transformation, Western Canada
Worked with Slack Splunk U Udemy OT OneTrust CC California Closets UBM United Business Media M1 ManagementOne
// About Me

Consultant. Operator. Builder.

20+ years at the intersection of technology and business — helping companies grow, transform, and exit.

I started my career at Sierra Systems working with Dynamics and Microsoft technologies — the ground level of enterprise consulting. From there I joined Traction on Demand as one of the founding hires, ultimately acquired by Salesforce. I worked enterprise accounts including Splunk and Smart Technologies.

I then founded Lift Consulting, taking on complex enterprise engagements — most notably as Lead Solution Architect for United Business Media's global event registration system across US and Asian subsidiaries.

I became a partner at Groundswell Cloud Solutions when the firm had ~25 people. I joined as VP Professional Services, restructured delivery, then became Chief Revenue Officer. We grew to a top-25 North American Salesforce Retail Partner with ~100 FTEs before exiting to GyanSys.

Today I'm a partner at FastLoop — a leading Google partner driving AI transformation for heavy industry in Western Canada. Lift Consulting remains active as the contracting vehicle for this work. Our most recent project is the AI anomaly detection layer for Suncor Energy's drone program, the largest drone deployment in Canada.

// Who I Work With

Built for three distinct needs.

Whether you're scaling a consulting firm, navigating digital transformation, or building your own path.

01 / Consulting Firms
GTM-ready firms that need to scale.

Proven GTM operator. Founding hire at Traction, CRO at Groundswell. I've built go-to-market from the inside.

02 / Enterprise
Organizations transforming with technology.

AI implementation, architecture, and program management. Commercial and technical in one seat.

03 / Individuals
Builders at the business-tech intersection.

Consultants and professionals navigating AI and building something meaningful from it.

// What I Do

Where I add the most value.

01
GTM Strategy & Execution

Build and execute comprehensive go-to-market strategies. From market segmentation to sales motion design — the full commercial stack.

02
AI & Digital Transformation

Enterprise AI implementation, architecture design, and program management. Currently leading AI workloads for heavy industry.

03
Professional Services Delivery

Optimize your delivery model. I restructured Groundswell's consulting team and scaled them to a top-25 North American Salesforce partner.

04
Technology Evaluation & Architecture

Independent enterprise technology evaluation. Licensing negotiation, solution design, and vendor selection without the bias.

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// Experience

The career timeline.

Nov 2023 — Present
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) · Contract Part-time

Leading AI transformation for heavy industry in Western Canada as a key Google Cloud partner. Focused on implementing AI workloads and integrating with existing enterprise systems. Most recently completed the AI anomaly detection layer for Suncor Energy's drone program — the largest drone deployment in Canada. Contracted through Lift Consulting Ltd.

Groundswell Cloud Solutions
Mar 2020 — Aug 2023 · CRO  |  Mar 2014 — Mar 2020 · VP Professional Services
Partner · Chief Revenue Officer → VP Professional Services

Joined as a partner when the firm had ~25 people. Began as VP of Professional Services, leading the transition of the consulting team and rolling out a new delivery structure. Moved into the Chief Revenue Officer role owning all of go-to-market — growing Groundswell to a top-25 North American Salesforce Retail Partner with ~100 FTEs. Supported the exit to GyanSys.

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Sep 2014 — Present
Lift Consulting Ltd.
Founder · Principal Consultant

Active consulting vehicle. Key engagements include Lead Solution Architect for United Business Media's global event registration system (US + Asia), and work with the Vancouver Canucks, Rennie, ManagementOne, Retail Orbit, United Telecom, and others. Currently contracting with FastLoop.

Traction on Demand
Sep 2010 — Sep 2014
Presales Director, Solution Architect · Acquired by Salesforce.com

One of the company's earliest hires at what became one of Canada's leading Salesforce partners. Worked key enterprise accounts in the early growth phase including Splunk, Smart Technologies, and Advanstar Communications. The firm was ultimately acquired by Salesforce.com.

NTT
Nov 2009 — Feb 2011
Sierra Systems (acq. NTT Data)
Project Manager

Foundation years in enterprise consulting working with Dynamics and the Microsoft technology stack. Built the systems thinking and delivery discipline that underpins everything since.

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// Work With Me

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// For Businesses
GTM & AI Strategy Engagement

For consulting firms needing GTM support, and organizations navigating AI or enterprise technology transformation.

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// Connect
// AVAILABILITY

Currently accepting select project and advisory engagements. I work with a small number of clients at any given time — which means you get the actual attention.