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Mallikarjun Katthera

Product Development Manager
Hyderabad,Telangana

Summary

Accomplished IT leader offering 16+ years of experience spearheading software product development initiatives across insurance, logistics, financial services, education and other industries. Equipped with exceptional technical know-how and proven expertise navigating complex software projects from conception to launch. Recognized for aligning development efforts with overarching business objectives while fostering high-performance Agile teams. Possesses in-depth knowledge of various development methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, XP, and Waterfall.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

CEO/Founder

ECOSLEEK TECH PRIVATE LIMITED
Hyderabad
09.2020 - Current
  • Defined product value propositions and pricing strategies resulting in the launch of successful consumer-facing products
  • Identified optimal technology stacks for product development through thorough technical analyses
  • Built high-performing teams and fostered collaborative work cultures focused on achieving desired outcomes
  • Executed strategic program and project plans encompassing well-defined scope, schedules, and budgets
  • Tracked product success utilising defined metrics while continuously enhancing value delivered to end-users
  • Leveraged data analytics and business intelligence to identify improvement areas and optimise product features and performance
  • Key Achievements:
  • Launched multiple digital products serving B2C and B2B customers across various domains
  • Reduced product development costs by 30% through strategic vendor negotiations and outsourcing initiatives
  • Mallikarjun Katthera mallik@ecosleek.in +91 6301733800 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallikarjunkatthera/
  • Exceeded customer acquisition targets by 45% within the first year of product launch
  • Increased customer engagement by 20% through data-driven personalization and recommendation features.

CEO/Founder

OCTOPUS LOGISTICS PRIVATE LIMITED
Hyderabad
09.2018 - 08.2020
  • Developed and launched SaaS products connecting vehicle owners, warehouses, and customers in India's semi-organized logistics sector
  • Spearheaded market validation, product definition, technology evaluation, and launch for innovative logistics products
  • Led strategic planning, budgeting, and roadmapping initiatives critical to product success and growth
  • Built and managed offshore and onshore teams responsible for product design, development, QA, and release
  • Leveraged analytics to gain market insights, fine-tune product features, and track KPIs to optimise performance
  • Key Achievements:
  • Onboarded 300+ vehicle owners and 10+ warehouse owners within a year of product launch
  • Achieved 20% efficiency gains in package handling by integrating disparate logistics workflows.

Product Owner

GLOBE LIFE
McKinney
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Played an instrumental role in transitioning policy and claims systems from mainframe to
  • OIPA insurance software
  • Partnered with business leaders and technology teams to launch new products aligned to corporate strategy
  • Managed extensive business process redesign initiatives involving systems integration and data migration
  • Led granular requirement gathering, prioritisation, and grooming activities supporting development initiatives
  • Monitored product KPIs, identified improvement opportunities, and optimised features to enhance user experience
  • Key Achievements:
  • Reduced mainframe maintenance costs by 30% through decommissioning legacy systems
  • Achieved faster product launch cycle through implementation of DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
  • Enhanced underwriting efficiency by 45% via automation and business process reengineering
  • Increased policy renewals by 20% through usage analytics and personalised policy options
  • Mallikarjun Katthera mallik@ecosleek.in +91 6301733800 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallikarjunkatthera/

Product Owner

UPS
Louisville
07.2017 - 01.2018
  • Played a pivotal role in building a platform integrating isolated operations into central planning and forecasting
  • Influenced product roadmaps and backlogs based on market analysis, customer insights, and financial objectives
  • Facilitated seamless collaboration between business teams and offshore development teams
  • Tracked product KPIs while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation
  • Conducted user behaviour analysis to enhance customer experience and optimise load planning features
  • Key Achievements:
  • Optimised network planning resulting in 20% reduction in delayed and missing packages
  • Improved load planning efficiency by 30% through introduction of AI-enabled forecasting algorithms
  • Conducted successful security and penetration tests ensuring no major vulnerabilities or data breaches
  • Increased customer satisfaction by 25% through analytics-driven load optimization and tracking.

Senior Business Systems Analyst

COUNTRY FINANCIAL
Bloomington
08.2015 - 07.2017
  • Led large teams of 20+ business analysts supporting systems migration from legacy platforms to Adaptik PolicyCenter
  • Managed full SDLC including gathering 1000+ granular business requirements from 20+
  • LOBs
  • Oversaw user story grooming, release planning, iteration demos, UAT, and production rollout activities
  • Conducted regular retrospectives and process optimization to enhance team productivity and output quality
  • Key Achievements:
  • Completed migration of all LOBs to PolicyCenter ahead of schedule saving over $2M in legacy hosting fees
  • Reduced project risks by 75% through detailed contingency planning and proactive risk management
  • Achieved 30% faster underwriting turnaround via implementation of STP rules and underwriting workflows.

Senior Business Systems Analyst

GENWORTH FINANCIAL
Stamford
05.2015 - 08.2015
  • Mallikarjun Katthera mallik@ecosleek.in +91 6301733800 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallikarjunkatthera/, Spearheaded data integration initiatives to consolidate investment data onto Eagle Pace and Markit platforms
  • Led a team of 4 business analysts managing full SDLC for critical data warehousing implementation
  • Liaised extensively with business stakeholders to gather requirements and functional specifications
  • Performed gap analysis between client needs and out-of-the-box product capabilities
  • Key Achievements:
  • Completed regulatory-compliant data ingestion 3 months ahead of mandated SEC deadline
  • Reduced manual errors in investment data reporting by 55% following system consolidation
  • Ensured 100% data availability throughout transition with no downtime on investment platforms.

Business Analyst

STATE FARM INSURANCE
Bloomington
07.2010 - 02.2015
  • Served as lead BA for key policy administration systems managing customer onboarding and underwriting workflows
  • Partnered with business SMEs and technologists to enhance legacy systems and implement new solutions
  • Crafted user stories, managed backlogs, and performed detailed requirements analysis for various initiatives
  • Conducted UAT and facilitated training on new applications prior to enterprise-wide rollout
  • Key Achievements:
  • Launched an automated underwriting solution leading to 5x increase in policy review efficiency
  • Reduced policy administration errors by 30% following implementation of STP rules and safeguards
  • Quickly developed and deployed a replacement solution during a critical system outage preventing downtime
  • Enhanced underwriting efficiency by 45% via automation and business process reengineering
  • Increased policy renewals by 20% through usage analytics and personalised policy options.

Associate Business Analyst

MMC SYSTEMS
Bloomington
02.2008 - 07.2010
  • Produced business requirements documentation across Capital Markets, Asset
  • Management, and Insurance groups
  • Mallikarjun Katthera mallik@ecosleek.in +91 6301733800 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallikarjunkatthera/
  • Authored functional specifications, system guides, test cases, and training materials for various client projects
  • Led client workshop sessions to validate requirements and gather feedback on system enhancements
  • Performed user testing, supported UAT, and trained client users on new application features

Education

Masters - Electronic and Computer Engineering

Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL
08.2007 - 12.2008

Bachelors - Electronic and Communication Engineering

Jawahar Lal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad
07.2003 - 05.2007

Skills

Strategic Planning & Roadmappingundefined

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Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

CEO/Founder

ECOSLEEK TECH PRIVATE LIMITED
09.2020 - Current

CEO/Founder

OCTOPUS LOGISTICS PRIVATE LIMITED
09.2018 - 08.2020

Product Owner

GLOBE LIFE
01.2018 - 05.2018

Product Owner

UPS
07.2017 - 01.2018

Senior Business Systems Analyst

COUNTRY FINANCIAL
08.2015 - 07.2017

Senior Business Systems Analyst

GENWORTH FINANCIAL
05.2015 - 08.2015

Business Analyst

STATE FARM INSURANCE
07.2010 - 02.2015

Associate Business Analyst

MMC SYSTEMS
02.2008 - 07.2010

Masters - Electronic and Computer Engineering

Southern Illinois University
08.2007 - 12.2008

Bachelors - Electronic and Communication Engineering

Jawahar Lal Nehru Technological University
07.2003 - 05.2007
Mallikarjun KattheraProduct Development Manager