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Nihitha Lella

Business Analyst / Product Owner | Data-Driven Product & UX | Cross-Functional Delivery

Bangalore Urban

3+ years of work experience

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India
Aug 20242 yrs 2 mosPresent

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Conducted comprehensive user research and stakeholder interviews to identify pain points and translate insights into streamlined workflows and improved data experiences. Continuously enhanced user experience by emphasizing accessibility, automation, and intuitive design principles. Utilized Claude AI, Motiff, and Figma to rapidly prototype intuitive user interfaces, enhancing collaboration between stakeholders and development teams. Led end-to-end requirement gathering, workflow mapping, and UX design for a data-intensive quality validation tool, focusing on user-friendly and efficient interfaces. Managed feature prioritization and roadmap alignment using agile methodologies to maximize customer value and ensure timely product delivery. Oversaw resource planning and capacity management to maintain team productivity and meet project deadlines. Designed interfaces tailored for complex, data-heavy environments, simplifying quality checks and minimizing operational overhead.
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India
Aug 20231 yrJul 2024

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Facilitated agile transformation by taking ownership as a Scrum Master, ensuring alignment between sprint goals and product milestones. Strengthened cross-functional communication by acting as a reliable liaison between business users and technical teams, improving issue resolution and user satisfaction. Contributed to product redesign and expansion, leading user research and process improvements that directly influenced development priorities. Played a pivotal role in dashboard development by delivering accurate, report-ready datasets and insights using complex SQL queries. Helped establish a future-proof data architecture, supporting scalability and agility in future development cycles. Successfully built and deployed an end-to-end CI/CD pipeline for Azure Web Apps, despite being new to Azure DevOps, showcasing rapid learning and adaptability.
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India
Apr 20234 mosJul 2023

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Handled user access management while provided technical support by resolving access-related issues and assisting with user onboarding/offboarding. Authored and maintained process documentation and knowledge base articles for recurring and unique technical issues. Managed internal communication by creating and distributing clear Meeting Minutes (MoMs) and handling email workflows, including system notifications, escalations, and digital certificate requests.
Contour Education
Oct 20226 mosMar 2023

Bengaluru

Nihitha’s AI Stack

claude code
claude code
gemini
gemini
lovable
lovable
openai
openai
windsurf
windsurf
ChatGPT
ChatGPT

Education

MVJ College of Engineering, Bangalore, India

Bachelor's degree, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

MVJ College of Engineering, Bangalore, India

20194 yrs2023

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Headline

Business Analyst / Product Owner | Data-Driven Product & UX | Cross-Functional Delivery

About

PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY: I’ve gained hands-on experience in product management, UX design, and agile delivery, working closely with cross-functional teams to build data-driven tools. Leveraging AI tools like Claude AI and Mottiff, I’ve contributed to rapid prototyping and streamlined user workflows, ensuring solutions are intuitive and aligned with business goals. CONTINUOUS LEARNING AND GROWTH: Driven by curiosity, I continuously explore emerging technologies and best practices in product design and agile methodologies. I’m passionate about refining user experiences through data analysis, automation, and clear communication between stakeholders and developers. LOOKING AHEAD: I aim to deepen my expertise in product strategy and user-centric design, contributing to impactful projects that solve complex problems. I’m excited to collaborate with teams that value innovation, agility, and continuous improvement.

Location

Bangalore Urban

AI stack

claude code

gemini

lovable

openai

windsurf

ChatGPT

Work experience

Consultant at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India, Aug 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid, Conducted comprehensive user research and stakeholder interviews to identify pain points and translate insights into streamlined workflows and improved data experiences. Continuously enhanced user experience by emphasizing accessibility, automation, and intuitive design principles. Utilized Claude AI, Motiff, and Figma to rapidly prototype intuitive user interfaces, enhancing collaboration between stakeholders and development teams. Led end-to-end requirement gathering, workflow mapping, and UX design for a data-intensive quality validation tool, focusing on user-friendly and efficient interfaces. Managed feature prioritization and roadmap alignment using agile methodologies to maximize customer value and ensure timely product delivery. Oversaw resource planning and capacity management to maintain team productivity and meet project deadlines. Designed interfaces tailored for complex, data-heavy environments, simplifying quality checks and minimizing operational overhead.

Graduate Engineering Trainee at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India, Aug 2023 - Jul 2024 · 1 yr, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid, Facilitated agile transformation by taking ownership as a Scrum Master, ensuring alignment between sprint goals and product milestones. Strengthened cross-functional communication by acting as a reliable liaison between business users and technical teams, improving issue resolution and user satisfaction. Contributed to product redesign and expansion, leading user research and process improvements that directly influenced development priorities. Played a pivotal role in dashboard development by delivering accurate, report-ready datasets and insights using complex SQL queries. Helped establish a future-proof data architecture, supporting scalability and agility in future development cycles. Successfully built and deployed an end-to-end CI/CD pipeline for Azure Web Apps, despite being new to Azure DevOps, showcasing rapid learning and adaptability.

Intern at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India, Apr 2023 - Jul 2023 · 4 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid, Handled user access management while provided technical support by resolving access-related issues and assisting with user onboarding/offboarding. Authored and maintained process documentation and knowledge base articles for recurring and unique technical issues. Managed internal communication by creating and distributing clear Meeting Minutes (MoMs) and handling email workflows, including system notifications, escalations, and digital certificate requests.

Content Editor at Contour Education, Oct 2022 - Mar 2023 · 6 mos, Bengaluru

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, MVJ College of Engineering, Bangalore, India