Headline

Senior Product Manager focused on AI, driving efficiency and growth |Life long learner

About

I work at the intersection of Retail/CPG domain transformation, product leadership and applied AI. Much of my experience has been taking complex commercial and operational processes — forecasting, planning, field operations and supply-chain workflows — and turning them into scalable digital products. I do not compete by working harder; I win by becoming the person who understands, explains and solves complex problems better than others. Key impacts include: • ~10% conversion & CX improvement + ~20% delivery efficiency via KPI-led governance and data-driven execution on digital shelf/DAM/PXM platforms (Happiest Minds) • Up to 15% planogram efficiency/conversion gains and ~25% faster reset cycles through automation and standardized workflows • 10–15%+ merchandising/campaign conversion and process efficiency improvements across analytics-driven retail solutions • Consistent delivery of 10-20%+ growth, cost, or performance outcomes partnering with commercial, category, and channel stakeholders I lead end-to-end product lifecycles (discovery → roadmap → agile delivery → optimization), build high-performing ways of working, and translate C-suite priorities into AI solutions that drive P&L impact. Deep expertise in Retail/CPG value chain (assortment, inventory signals, content, customer data platforms) plus emerging agentic systems and responsible AI.

Location

Greater Bengaluru Area

AI stack

claude

codex

cursor

elevenlabs

gemini

ollama

Work experience

Senior Product Manager – CPG / Retail / Logistics Industry at Happiest Minds Technologies, Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Owned the AI-enabled product strategy and multi-year roadmap for digital shelf and PIM platforms. • Drove ~10% conversion and ~20% business delivery efficiency through KPI governance and data-driven prioritization. • Partnered with stakeholders to enhance omnichannel performance and content effectiveness using GenAI and analytics. • Led agile squads and established frameworks that accelerated product releases and measurable ROI.

Senior Product Manager at Happiest Minds (Coca Cola), 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos, Led a portfolio of seven AI-enabled products for the Coca-Cola account across Retail, CPG, and Logistics, managing initiatives in parallel from discovery through hypercare. • Drove a live AI route-planning product for merchandisers, enhancing it with Data Science, predictive intelligence, and simulation to reach 99% planning accuracy and lift planner productivity. • Delivered data-driven products across the lifecycle, including driver payment justification, promotion-focused POS capabilities, AI demand forecasting, a contractor-management platform, and an inventory-movement mobile app. • Led discovery for legacy modernization through near-real-time API integration, scaling execution with AI-assisted PRDs, user stories, acceptance criteria, roadmaps, and executive communications. • Built scalable data pipelines processing 5M+ records monthly, aligning Engineering, Data Science, AI/ML, Operations, and business stakeholders around measurable outcomes.

Manager - Product Offering - Retail, Consumer goods and logitics industry expert at Capgemini Invent, May 2022 - Apr 2024 · 2 yrs, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Led AI-powered consumer insights and behavior analytics projects, improving trade promotions by 12%. Developed enterprise analytics roadmaps aligning with KPIs and driving adoption across 20+ use cases. Delivered machine-learning dashboards increasing promotional ROI visibility by 40%.

Product Manager at Capgemini Invent, May 2022 - Apr 2024 · 2 yrs, Led product strategy for retail and CPG platforms, defining multi-release roadmaps that improved client operational efficiency by 20%. Partnered with cross-functional global teams to build and scale internal tools used by merchants, planners, and supply chain stakeholders. Converted market, customer, and finance requirements into prioritized backlogs, ensuring alignment with enterprise retail workflows. Implemented Agile methodologies and product rituals, reducing delivery risk and improving time-to-market for critical platform features. Defined success metrics and monitored product performance, increasing customer satisfaction scores by 15% through continuous improvement.

Solution Design | Product Manager | SME - Retail, Consumer Goods & Logistics Domain at T-Systems ICT India Pvt. Ltd., Sep 2020 - May 2022 · 1 yr 9 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, - Identified growth drivers, competition, and outlook in global industries to develop targeted marketing strategies, resulting in increase in revenue - Utilized end-customer data and analytics to assess reasons for specific offerings - Developed next-generation solutions, both digital and non-digital - Created marketing content and utilized various channels to support business objectives - Designed and implemented omnichannel strategies aligned with customer mission - Led digital transformation process across value chain - Built a learning organization that continuously improves capabilities Achievements: - Developed more than 10 tailored marketing strategies, increased market penetration annually - Managed E2E marketing, boosting brand awareness by 15% & customer engagement by 25%. - Streamlined GTM strategy, resulting in a 30% sales increase and 40% market share growth - Managed and control marketing budget, helped in participating bigger events – Europe Shop - Identified 5 growth drivers, 12 competitors, and global industry outlook

Product Owner - Retail, CG & Mfg. at Mindtree, Jul 2019 - Sep 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, - Led a managed services transformation for a Fortune 500 video game retailer, focusing on reducing maintenance costs and optimizing application performance across multiple functions. - Drove the implementation of an enhanced Point of Sale (POS) system within an Offshore Development Center, improving transaction efficiency and customer experience. - Managed peak holiday preparations to ensure readiness for high sales volumes, achieving operational excellence during critical sales periods - Co-Authored white paper on Next Gen POS system and true sense of Legacy modernization Achievements : - Successfully reduced IT incident tickets by 25% through targeted process improvements and technology upgrades. - Enhanced productivity by implementing workflow enhancements that streamlined operations across warehousing, fulfillment, and logistics. - Received reward for contributing towards delivering value to customer and improving team's performance

Senior Business Consultant at Mindtree, Jul 2019 - Sep 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos, Led end-to-end implementation of retail and logistics solutions for key clients, improving operational efficiency by 20%. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and deploy supply chain optimization strategies. Conducted workshops and training sessions for client teams on new product features and best practices. Managed stakeholder communications and ensured timely delivery of project milestones.

Education

AI Leadership Program, AI, Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam

Post Graduate Program in Product Management and Analytics, Product Management & Analytics, Great Lakes Institute of Management