Headline

Product Leader | Enterprise Commerce & Store Platforms | Multi-Product Ownership, Roadmaps, AI-Enabled Scale

About

Senior Product Leader with years of experience in driving digital transformation across Retail, QSR, Consumer Tech, and Consumer Goods. I architect end-to-end platforms, scale innovation, and deliver measurable business outcomes through domain-first product strategy, Generative AI, and cross-functional leadership. Impact Highlights: +20% market penetration for global retail clients 50% cost savings via GenAI-led toolchain optimization 40% faster time-to-market through reusable solution accelerators 30% faster onboarding and 20% higher retention via 110+ GenAI learning modules I’ve led 250+ professionals through agile transformation, platform modernization, and large-scale GTM rollouts for brands like 7-Eleven, Walgreens, and Digit7. My work spans enterprise platforms—POS, CRM, Loyalty, Inventory, and eCommerce—that enhance operational agility and customer experience. Beyond delivery, I’ve evangelized Generative and Agentic AI in L&D and product ecosystems, enabling teams and leaders to adopt digital-first practices and scale transformation with impact. Open to conversations on Product Leadership, GTM Consulting, and Advisory Roles across Retail, Consumer Goods, QSR, and Hospitality. 📩 Reach out via LinkedIn or email for strategic discussions.

Location

Hyderabad

AI stack

antigravity

opencode

Work experience

Freelance Consultant at Multiple Engagements, Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos, Hyderabad

Product Director (Retail, Consumer Goods, Distribution, Hotels/Hospitality/QSR Focus) at Brillio, Mar 2024 - Mar 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo, Greater Hyderabad Area, - Led AI-powered product ontology and conversational search initiatives for large retailers. - Delivered RFID-based ops solutions and AI-led insights engines for QSR and CPG use cases. - Shaped GTM strategies, marketing collateral, and PoVs for AI transformation projects. - Improved solution time-to-market by 25% and operational engagement by 40%. - Spearheaded AWS-based vision solutions (e.g., Rekognition, Panorama) for motion and video analytics solution needs.

Senior Group Product Manager at Digit7, Nov 2020 - Feb 2024 · 3 yrs 4 mos, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, As a seasoned professional at Digit7/InfoVision, have experienced and served in various aspects of product management, engineering, and pre-sales. Was associated with teams in Knowledge Repository Building, Design (UI-UX), Product Engineering, Quality Assurance, and DevOps, among others. I worked on projects such as eCommVerse, Digit Snap, Digit Mart, Digit Kart, Digit Square, Digit Robo, and Brand/Media Monitoring Platform. I have served clients (Functional Solution Proposal Building - Innovation/Digital Transformation Proposals)as AAFES, 7-Eleven, Verizon, Vontier/Gilbarco Veeder Root, Neiman Marcus, and InfoVision Social. I have liaised with vendors (liaison, negotiation, engineering, troubleshooting, change requests) such as Stripe, Jumio, Avalara, TaxJar, Talon.One, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Kalibrate, Syndigo, Zoho, and others for enabling multiple use cases across the solutions I was associated with. My key deliverables include spearheading digital transformation initiatives, conceptualizing and communicating solution requirements, developing functional solution proposals, and contributing to ideation sessions. Additionally, I have created and maintained a comprehensive knowledge repository, identified and evaluated learning and development opportunities, and training and guiding Scrum Masters. I have documented and shared the SaaSification Strategy and Security Assessment Questionnaire, developed future product requirements, and offered insights on QA automation tooling alongside actively maintaining and managing Confluence repository, which was actively consumed by cross-teams as part of the solution building journey. Additional responsibilities - Oversee multiple product teams and portfolios, Set the strategic direction for the entire product organization, Work closely with executives to align product strategies with overall business goals, Allocate resources and budget across different products,

Senior Product Manager at Blue Yonder, Jan 2020 - Nov 2020 · 11 mos, Telangana, India, The project involved various teams, including Pre-Sales and Sales, Knowledge Repository Building and Product Training, Product Management, Product Engineering, Quality Assurance, DevOps (CI-CD), cross-product teams, Product Management -Executive guild, Special Interest Group/s, Customer Support, Business Analytics, Information Technology Group/s, Consulting/Implementation Services, and Third-Party Engineering (Partner and Client engagement stakeholders), and Release documentation. Each of these teams played a crucial role in the successful implementation of the project. Key deliverables for this project included several elements that were critical to its success. First and foremost, we defined the business and product requirements that were specific to mobilization/digitization-Enterprise Store Operations solution. We did this in close collaboration with our customers and partner ecosystem to ensure that the requirements met their needs. Also assisted in defining the API, Mobile-Inventory Management, Business Analysts/Product Owners. We worked closely with Engineering Leads, Product Managers, and UX Designers to drive towards an MVP that built measures and learned as teams iterated towards desired outcomes based on adoption and customer feedback. We recognized market needs and worked closely with scrum teams and Platform scrum teams to influence and prioritize requirements. Developed a design-first, results-focused product strategy and roadmap that guided our work. We owned the planning and execution of the product roadmap and its results, working alongside a Product Director and a Product Manager (collocated in Toronto and Bracknell). Collectively, we contributed to the solution roadmap till 2024 (strategic and macro) and the immediate roadmaps (high-level features for API and mobile functional features) for quarterly releases till Feb 2022.

Business Consultant at 7-Eleven, Jan 2017 - Nov 2019 · 2 yrs 11 mos, Irving, TX, As a member of the 7-Eleven team, I have been involved in multiple initiatives that have contributed to the company's success. These initiatives include 7NOW, 7EECOM, Alternative Retail Formats, Accounting Systems Improvement, and Mobile Checkout. 7NOW is 7-Eleven's flagship delivery program, and I have been responsible for streamlining the delivery process and ensuring that orders are delivered efficiently. This initiative has expanded the customer base and increased sales. 7EECOM focuses on improving the sellability of 7-Eleven's private and emerging brands on eCommerce marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, and Facebook. My role in this initiative has been to develop strategies to increase brand visibility and drive sales. Alternative Retail Formats include micro markets, office coffee services, catering, and food and beverage trucks. As a part of this program, I have identified new market opportunities and developed strategies to increase profitability. Accounting Systems Improvement involves identifying areas for improvement in the company's accounting systems and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy. This initiative has streamlined accounting processes and improved financial reporting. Mobile Checkout integrates payment systems into the company's mobile app. I have ensured that the payment process is seamless and secure, providing a positive customer experience. My involvement in these initiatives has developed my skills and knowledge, contributing to the company's growth, improving customer experience, and enhancing operational efficiency. I look forward to continuing to contribute to 7-Eleven's success.

Education

Masters, Business Systems, Monash University

Graduation, Business Management, Kakatiya University, Warangal