Headline

Product Leader | Building Scalable, Customer-First Products

About

I’m a Lead Product Manager focused on building scalable, customer-first products in complex, cross-functional environments. I specialize in turning ambiguous problem spaces into clear product strategy and execution that drives meaningful business outcomes. In my role, I own product vision and roadmaps, lead collaboration across engineering, design, data, and business teams, and influence stakeholders to align on priorities and long-term direction. I also mentor product managers and work to raise the overall bar for product thinking and delivery. My approach to product leadership is grounded in customer empathy, data-informed decision-making, and strong execution at scale. Here on LinkedIn, I share practical insights on product leadership, decision-making, and career growth for product manager

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

openai

Work experience

Lead Product Manager at Lowe's India, Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

Sr Product Manager at Lowe's India, Oct 2022 - Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Product Manager at Lowe's India, Feb 2022 - Oct 2022 · 9 mos

Program Manager at Target, May 2021 - Apr 2022 · 1 yr, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, - Led internal and external innovation programs, driving ideation, incubation, and execution of high-impact business initiatives across Target’s ecosystem. - Partnered with business leaders to identify strategic problem statements and innovation opportunities, translating them into structured programs and actionable initiatives. - Designed and executed enterprise-wide innovation challenges, enabling cross-functional teams to submit, refine, and scale ideas aligned with business priorities. - Owned the end-to-end innovation lifecycle—from idea sourcing and evaluation to execution and delivery ensuring alignment with business goals and measurable outcomes. - Acted as the primary liaison between business, product, and technology teams, driving execution, tracking progress, and ensuring timely delivery of selected initiatives. - Organized and led large-scale demo days and executive showcases, presenting innovation outcomes to senior leadership and driving stakeholder buy-in. - Managed startup partnerships end-to-end, including sourcing, evaluation, onboarding, and scaling of external solutions within Target’s ecosystem. - Coached startup founders on pitch development and executive storytelling, supporting VP-level presentations and improving investment/readiness outcomes. - Collaborated with legal and finance teams to structure contracts, partnerships, and commercial terms, ensuring smooth onboarding and compliance. - Strengthened Target’s innovation ecosystem by building repeatable frameworks for idea evaluation, partner onboarding, and program execution.

Program Strategy and Operations Lead at Target, Aug 2019 - May 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos, Greater Bengaluru Area, - Led program strategy and operations for e-commerce partnership initiatives, enabling startups to onboard and scale their business within Target’s ecosystem. - Defined and executed partner onboarding and growth strategies, helping emerging brands successfully integrate with Target’s platform and drive mutual business value. - Collaborated with startups to understand their business models, identify growth opportunities, and align them with Target’s e-commerce and merchandising strategy. - Drove end-to-end program execution, managing cross-functional coordination across product, supply chain, merchandising, and operations teams. - Established scalable operational frameworks and onboarding processes, improving partner integration efficiency and accelerating time-to-market. - Partnered with internal stakeholders to support new product design and development, ensuring solutions met both business and partner needs. - Enabled data-driven decision-making through program tracking, reporting, and performance analysis, improving visibility into partner success and program outcomes. - Influenced senior stakeholders and external partners, balancing business goals, partner expectations, and operational feasibility. • Played a key role in building a startup engagement model, strengthening Target’s ability to attract and scale innovative brands on its platform.

Technical Project Lead at Boeing, Apr 2018 - Aug 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, - Led end-to-end delivery and strategy for a new digital platform focused on end-of-life aircraft parts, owning business case development, product direction, and go-to-market readiness. - Defined the product vision, value proposition, and business model by analyzing industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities within the aviation ecosystem. - Conducted 150+ primary research interviews with senior stakeholders across airlines, MROs, OEMs (including GE and Rolls-Royce), and repair networks to identify market gaps and validate product-market fit. - Synthesized insights from market research, case studies, and partnerships to develop a data-driven business case and strategic recommendations for Boeing leadership. - Performed in-depth market segmentation, industry analysis, and SWOT assessments, enabling leadership to make informed investment and product decisions. - Acted as a Technical Product Manager within Boeing HorizonX (innovation arm), bridging business, technology, and user needs to shape product strategy and roadmap. - Owned program execution end-to-end, managing cross-functional teams (engineering, business, design) to deliver the product through a structured stage-gate process, ensuring alignment with timeline, budget, and program goals. - Introduced and implemented Agile methodologies, driving iterative development, faster releases, and improved user satisfaction. - Contributed to product development by designing and building scalable solutions using Xamarin, .NET, C#, and REST APIs, ensuring strong technical foundation. - Influenced technology strategy, budgeting, planning, and prioritization, playing a key role in shaping IT initiatives and execution roadmap. - Drove innovation and continuous improvement by introducing new approaches to enhance operational efficiency, product performance, and customer experience.

Programming Analyst at Boeing, Nov 2017 - Apr 2018 · 6 mos, Greater Bengaluru Area, - Developed and enhanced full-stack web applications supporting supply chain operations, enabling efficient management of enterprise workflows and data visibility. - Built scalable applications using .NET Core, AngularJS, and SQL, ensuring high performance and maintainability across system components. - Designed and implemented web services and APIs using C# and .NET to enable seamless integration across supply chain systems. - Contributed to system design and architecture decisions, improving modularity and scalability of applications. - Led integration testing and code reviews, ensuring high-quality releases and adherence to engineering best practices. - Partnered with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions. - Strengthened system reliability by identifying defects early through quality control processes and proactive testing strategies. - Supported end-to-end delivery across the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from development to deployment and validation.

Systems Engineer at Infosys, Sep 2015 - Oct 2017 · 2 yrs 2 mos, Hyderabad Area, India, - Engineered and delivered scalable full-stack web applications supporting customer onboarding workflows for enterprise clients, improving operational efficiency and user experience. - Designed and developed end-to-end application architecture using C#, .NET, and Entity Framework, implementing a robust n-tier architecture across presentation, business, and data layers. - Built responsive and user-friendly interfaces using HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and ASP.NET controls, enhancing usability and adoption. - Modeled and optimized relational databases using SQL Server, ensuring efficient data management and system performance. - Collaborated directly with client stakeholders (PwC) to gather requirements, provide solution walkthroughs, and ensure alignment between business needs and technical implementation. - Led client discussions and status updates, strengthening communication, expectation management, and delivery alignment. - Diagnosed and resolved recurring production issues through root cause analysis, improving system stability and reducing defect recurrence. - Contributed across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), from requirement analysis to deployment and post-release support. - Identified opportunities for system enhancements and performance optimization, contributing to continuous product improvement.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Graphic Era Deemed to be University