Prasad Akella
Senior Product Manager
Hyderabad
Summary
Highly accomplished and motivated IT professional with 20+ years of experience in Information Technology. Skilled in product management, development, design, and architecting complex software solutions for enterprise-grade applications and products. Proven track record in strategizing and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver visionary results. Recognized as a thought leader with strong technical knowledge and expertise in building solutions for complex software products. Proficient in Agile methodologies and practices. Seeking a dynamic professional environment to utilize technical and product management skills to drive innovation and deliver outstanding results.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Technical Product Manager
Pega Systems
Hyderabad
3 2016 - Current
- Developed comprehensive product roadmaps to guide future development efforts and align with business objectives.
- Define and communicate a clear product vision and roadmap, incorporating customer needs, market trends, and business goals
- Translate product vision into goals, epics and user stories and work with architects and cross functional teams to realize the same
- Engage in technical discussions, assisting development teams in identifying, prioritizing, and addressing gaps in the current design on integration implementations
- Conducted competitive analysis and market opportunities identification
- Analyze customer feedback to prioritize feature enhancements
- Work with customers to have intimate understanding of their needs and advocate for a solution that meets their needs
- Conducted thorough market research to identify opportunities for growth and expansion within the industry landscape.
- Devised strategies for creating scalable solutions that could be easily adapted to accommodate evolving customer demands.
- Championed the adoption of cutting-edge technologies within the organization, fostering a culture of innovation and forwardthinking.
- Managed end-to-end product lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality products that met customers'' needs.
- Spearheaded efforts to integrate AI/machine learning technologies into existing products, boosting their value proposition in the marketplace.
- Improved customer satisfaction by conducting regular feedback sessions to identify areas for product improvement.
- Championed cross-functional collaboration for seamless product integration and enhanced user experience.
Enterprise Architect
Compuware Corporation
04.2006 - 03.2016
- Promoted continuous improvement culture with regular reviews of architectural approaches and industry trends analysis.
- Aligned IT strategy with business objectives through proactive engagement with organizational leaders and understanding core needs.
- Streamlined business processes by designing and deploying scalable enterprise solutions.
- Enabled seamless syncing of apps and efficient management of user profiles on the In-Vehicle Infotainment platform for next-gen GM vehicles
- Architected and developed Vehicle Data Upload (VDU) platform that communicates with vehicle communication bus
- Worked as a Technical Lead for the Design and Development of multiple interfaces for Vehicle Communication Services (VCS) platform to facilitate integration of legacy services
- Delivered successful enterprise-wide digital transformations, modernizing legacy systems for improved user experience.
Designer Lead
Value Momentum
10.2004 - 03.2016
- Presented creative solutions to client challenges, resulting in high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.
- Designed & developed application Integration with legacy systems using JMS
- Owned technical design and implementation of business and persistence layers for UPS delivery tracking application
- Guided team through technical decisions and ensure best practices are followed
Sr. Software Engineer
Tech Mahindra (Formerly Satyam Computers)
Detroit
08.2000 - 10.2004
- Enhanced software functionality by identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
- Mentored junior developers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team productivity.
- Regularly reviewed peers'' code contributions, offering constructive feedback to enhance overall product quality.
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions
- Primarily involved in developing ecommerce applications using Java, JDBC, EJB, JSP, Servlets & HTML
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
Nagarjuna University
Bapatla Engineering College 07.1997 - 07.2000
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Andhra University
SKBR College 07.1994 - 07.1997
Skills
Complex Problem Solving
Product Management
Product Development
Product Strategy
Stakeholder Management
Leadership
Critical Thinking
Scaled Agile
Technical Expertise
Business Analysis
Competitive Analysis
Project Management Tools
Data-driven decision-making
Customer-centric design
Cross-functional team leadership
Strategic Planning
Workflow Management
Data Management
Performance monitoring
Certification
Pega Certified Systems Architect
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Enterprise Architect
Compuware Corporation
04.2006 - 03.2016
Designer Lead
Value Momentum
10.2004 - 03.2016
Sr. Software Engineer
Tech Mahindra (Formerly Satyam Computers)
08.2000 - 10.2004
Master of Science - Computer Science
Nagarjuna University
07.1997 - 07.2000
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Andhra University
07.1994 - 07.1997
Senior Technical Product Manager
Pega Systems
3 2016 - Current
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