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Amal Joy

Amal Joy

Chennai

Summary

Dynamic people leader and product management professional with a proven track record at Maersk Training, successfully building an XR development team and delivering over 20 immersive training modules. Expert in product strategy and stakeholder engagement, leveraging agile methodologies to drive innovation and enhance user experiences. Committed to fostering cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decision-making.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Product Owner – Immersive Technologies

Maersk Training
Chennai
09.2023 - Current
  • Built the XR development team from the ground up, scaling it into a fully functioning in-house capability within 6 months.
  • Delivered the first market-ready VR product within 6 months of team inception.
  • Oversaw the development and deployment of over 20 XR training modules within 2 years, across sectors like maritime, offshore, and wind energy.
  • Acted as both team manager and on-ground project lead for location-based implementations and client deliveries.
  • Managed partnerships with external vendors and academic institutions to accelerate product innovation and talent growth.
  • Enabled cross-department collaboration to integrate immersive learning into existing training frameworks.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define product vision and strategy.
  • Prioritized product backlog based on stakeholder feedback and market research.
  • Conducted market analysis to identify trends and opportunities for product improvement.
  • Oversaw product lifecycle from conception to launch, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Various Roles in Logistics & Transformation

Maersk
Chennai
06.2017 - 05.2022
  • Held diverse roles including Pricing Analyst, Process Trainer, Functional Tester, and Project Manager.
  • Contributed to revenue transformation initiatives and supported digital rollouts across multiple business units.
  • Gained cross-functional exposure to logistics operations, pricing models, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Developed a solid foundation in analytical thinking, customer-centric design, and project delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication Engineering

Anna University

Skills

  • Product strategy and leadership
  • XR product development
  • Product lifecycle management
  • Cross-functional leadership
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Budgeting and vendor management
  • Ecosystem partnerships
  • People development
  • Agile methodology
  • User story creation
  • Backlog prioritization
  • Market analysis
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Training development
  • Customer feedback integration
  • Roadmap planning

Certification

Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

TWI - Job Relations

Projects

GMU VR COE project: spearheaded immersive training development and center of excellence in Gujarat, in close collaboration with central government and regulatory stakeholders

Academic partnerships: 

  • Served as a guest faculty member for XR design and strategy at IIT Jodhpur, contributing to student mentorship and curriculum development
  • Served as guest faculty for the Digital Maritime Department at IT Madras

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Malayalam
Native
Native
Tamil
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Accomplishments

  • 4 Times Maersk Star Award
  • Maersk Star of the quarter award

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Product Owner – Immersive Technologies

Maersk Training
09.2023 - Current

Various Roles in Logistics & Transformation

Maersk
06.2017 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication Engineering

Anna University
Amal Joy