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Lija Mohan

Ernakulam

Summary

Results-driven Product Manager with extensive experience at Prevalent AI and Quest, specializing in Cyber Security with exposure in Generative AI and machine learning. Demonstrated leadership in developing innovative cybersecurity solutions that significantly increased Prevalent's market share. Contributed to growing Prevalent AI from its inception to a global presence across six continents, with a strong focus on delivering both immediate and sustainable value in the cybersecurity domain. Achieved recognition for strategic vision, winning 1st prize at the ShipIT Hackathon 2023 for Best Cyber Innovation Ideas.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Product Manager

Prevalent AI
Ernakulam
01.2018 - Current
  • Led continuous product innovation through deep understanding of cyber security products.
  • Implemented graph-based entity resolution and modeling to improve cyber landscape visibility.
  • Spearheaded AI integration for virtual assistance and insights engine development.
  • End to end design and delivery of Exposure Management with vulnerability, threat intelligence and misconfigurations spanning attack surfaces like Cloud, Identity and Device.
  • Conducted ongoing market research and competitive analysis to possess in-depth knowledge of markets, procedures and customers.
  • Developed business plans to evaluate market opportunity and strategic fit for new product concepts and AI integrations.
  • Formalized policies and set goals to keep projects on-task and maximize team performance.
  • Created processes and procedures that ensure high quality products are delivered on time.
  • Worked with engineers to improve user experience and confirm builds meet user specifications.
  • Managed cross-functional teams across departments, including engineering, SMEs, marketing, and sales.
  • Provided technical and cyber domain guidance during troubleshooting efforts when needed.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define product requirements and user stories.
  • Drafted presentations for internal review meetings and external events such as trade shows or conferences.
  • Identified product gaps and generated innovative ideas to expand market share, improve customer experience and drive growth.
  • Developed product roadmaps to help guide the development of new products.
  • Created prototypes and visual mockups by liaising and collaborating with designers.
  • Participated in design reviews to ensure usability standards are being met throughout the product development cycle.
  • Worked closely with engineering teams to ensure feature specifications are understood and implemented correctly.
  • Communicated progress updates at regular intervals with senior leadership.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Identified customer needs through user interviews, surveys, focus groups, and other feedback mechanisms.
  • Performed post-launch analyses to measure success of feature rollouts.
  • Developed marketing strategies based on corporate objectives and market trends.

Security Research Consultant

Quest Innovative Solutions Pvt Ltd
Ernakulam
11.2012 - 12.2016
  • Designed experiments to test hypotheses regarding customer preferences or behaviors.
  • Identified potential sources of data through literature reviews or other resources.
  • Conducted thorough domain research, analyzed data comprehensively, and generated visualizations for communicating insights to key stakeholders.
  • Applied expertise in business analysis and cyber security tools for successful project delivery.
  • Led security research and strategic initiatives at Quest Innovative Solutions, focusing on emerging cybersecurity trends and R&D.
  • Established comprehensive mentoring programs spanning Cloud Computing, NLP, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, and Big Data Security.
  • Drove 3x growth in student enrollment while mentoring 50+ graduate projects and 30+ postgraduate initiatives.
  • Developed and delivered security training programs for faculty, maintaining consulting role while pursuing Ph.D. studies.

Assistant Professor

Adi Sankara Engineering College
Ernakulam
01.2010 - 08.2010
  • Led industry training programs and mentored graduate students.
  • Coordinated practical training sessions and organized coding contests to enhance programming, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Emphasized hands-on learning through lab exercises and real-world applications, successfully bridging theoretical knowledge with practical implementation.
  • Coordinated field study sessions to provide students with hands-on experience.
  • Participated in faculty meetings to discuss department goals and strategy.
  • Collaborated with fellow staff members to promote positive and welcoming learning environment.
  • Encouraged students to actively participate in class through positive reinforcement and engagement techniques.
  • Planned events such as symposia or workshops designed to advance knowledge in a particular area of expertise.

Software Engineer

Poornam Infovision Pvt. Ltd.
Ernakulam
06.2009 - 01.2010
  • Led development of Smarty, a pioneering ticketing system that transformed inter-team dependency management
  • Engineered automated assignment mechanisms to streamline cross-functional workflows and enhance accountability
  • Implemented timestamp tracking for precise resource allocation and bottleneck identification
  • Solution reduced response times and improved cross-team collaboration
  • Successfully applied these relationship mapping insights to solve similar challenges at Prevalent AI
  • Participated in regular meetings with stakeholders to discuss project progress, changes, challenges.
  • Assisted in the estimation of project scopes and timelines during planning phases.
  • Provided technical support and troubleshooting assistance for software users.
  • Developed, tested, debugged and documented software programs using Java, JavaScript and HTML and CSS.
  • Analyzed code and corrected errors to optimize output.
  • Coordinated with quality assurance teams to ensure software met all testing criteria.
  • Analyzed user requirements to develop software solutions and created technical specifications.
  • Wrote user manuals and other documentation for roll-out in customer training sessions.
  • Collaborated with UI/UX designers to improve software usability and user experience.
  • Participated in continuous learning opportunities to stay current with emerging technologies.
  • Utilized Agile methodologies to manage project timelines and deliverables efficiently.
  • Employed integrated development environments (IDEs).
  • Improved and corrected existing software and system applications.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.

Education

Ph.D. - Big Data Security

Cochin University of Science & Technology
Ernakulam
03.2019

M. TECH - Computer Science & Information Systems

Federal Institute of Science & Technology
Ernakulam
03.2013

B. Tech - Computer Science and Engineering

SCMS School of Engineering And Technology
Ernakulam
03.2009

Skills

  • Generative AI, ML and Data Science
  • Graph Technologies like Neo4J & PuppyGraph
  • Big Data Tools like Hadoop MR, HiveQL, SparkSQL
  • Data Analysis & Data Visualization using Tableau, Splunk, Microsoft Excel, DBeaver, DBT and SQL
  • Programming languages like C, C, Java
  • Cybersecurity, Cyber Defense
  • Cyber Business Analyst
  • Supply Chain Security
  • Vulnerability Detection & Assessment
  • Threat Intelligence & Analysis
  • Software & Network Security
  • Cloud Computing
  • Cryptography
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Compliance & Risk Assessment
  • NIST CSF, Essential Eight, PCI DSS, ISO
  • Market Research and trend analysis
  • Stakeholder management
  • Jira, Atlassian, Trello
  • Agile software development
  • Cross functional leadership
  • Product planning, vision, roadmap, strategy & execution
  • Requirements building and user feedback collection
  • Product backlog management
  • Critical thinking
  • Timeline management
  • Stakeholder alignment
  • Project management
  • Customer empathy
  • Shipping new products
  • Product positioning
  • Documentation management
  • Goal setting
  • Business model innovation
  • Attention to detail
  • ROI analysis
  • Product lifecycle management
  • Data Analytics / Cyber Analytics
  • User and UX research
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • End to end feature delivery

Certification

  • CISSP, ISC2. 26/11/2024
  • Microsoft Office Suite Generative AI Fundamentals, Databricks, 02/01/24 - 02/01/26
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner, Scrum Alliance, CSPO, 12/01/22 - 12/01/24

Languages

  • English
  • Malayalam

Volunteeringactivities

  • Session on ‘Security Research Trends’, Jain University, 01/01/23
  • Session on ‘Big Data Security and Analytics’, Cyber Security & Information Security Labs, Indian Institute of Information Technology
  • Training on ‘IoT and Big Data’, College of Engineering, Kidangoor, 03/01/17

Accomplishments

  • 1st Prize, Security Awareness Contest, 2019.
  • Most Focused Employee, 2020, Most Inquisitive Employee, 2022.
  • Most Focused Team, 2023 (Entity Inventory Team).
  • 1st prize, Best Cyber Innovation Ideas, ShipIT Hackathon, 2023.
  • Best Employee, Quest Innovative solutions, 2016.

Timeline

Product Manager

Prevalent AI
01.2018 - Current

Security Research Consultant

Quest Innovative Solutions Pvt Ltd
11.2012 - 12.2016

Assistant Professor

Adi Sankara Engineering College
01.2010 - 08.2010

Software Engineer

Poornam Infovision Pvt. Ltd.
06.2009 - 01.2010

Ph.D. - Big Data Security

Cochin University of Science & Technology

M. TECH - Computer Science & Information Systems

Federal Institute of Science & Technology

B. Tech - Computer Science and Engineering

SCMS School of Engineering And Technology

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