RAMESH SHANKAR D
Bengaluru
Summary
Hands on Senior Product Manager with 20 years’ overall experience in software engineering, cloud-native architecture and SaaS. Proven track record in leading and building API platforms, Network Management, Automation, and Observability systems. Strong focus on Stakeholder Management, user experience (UX), product execution, and scalable platform strategy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Product Manager (Nokia DAC)
NOKIA
02.2021 - Current
- Currently building AIOps automation workflows using Agentic AI frameworks for Autonomous/Zero Touch Networks.
- Lead product strategy for Network Management, Observability, and Automation for managing fleet of Private 5G Network deployments.
- Own the DAC API platform, enabling ecosystem integrations and partner-ready workflows.
- Drive product requirements, roadmap prioritization, and alignment with engineering and architecture teams.
- Lead competitive analysis, identify feature/value gaps, and define monetization strategies.
- Collaborate with Pre-Sales, Partners, CSPs, SI, and enterprise customers on O&M, 5G Core, and API Requirements.
- Key Achievements:
- Defined and executed API-as-a-product strategy improving adoption and partner integration, reducing 90% support queries.
- Shifted the org from UI-first to API-first development, which avoided rework and improved feature throughput velocity by 30%.
- Identified and Implemented harmonized API pricing strategy and bridging value leaks adding additional recurring revenue of 600K Eur, and increased product stickiness.
- Drove ecosystem strategy via MXIE platform requirements enabling ISVs to deploy industrial applications at 5G edge.
Senior Architect (Nokia DAC)
NOKIA
09.2017 - 02.2021
- Lead Architecture of DAC Cloud NMS for Managing Private 5G networks, built the system from scratch using Golang, Kubernetes, CRD, Docker applying Cloud Native Architecture principles.
- Built data pipelines and visualization using Elastic Search, Grafana, Flink for monitoring and Observability.
- Transformed PM requirements into user stories, backlog, and technical design.
- Guided engineering teams through code reviews, sprint execution, and design governance.
- Key Achievements:
- Built the initial NMS platform from scratch in 90 days enabling first customer deployments.
- Created Apache Flink–based streaming analytics framework for proactive remote monitoring.
- Mentored new engineers to deliver MVP and meet aggressive timelines.
Architect (Nokia NetAct Network 360)
NOKIA
07.2012 - 08.2017
- Designed high-value SOA-based applications for LTE network observability and performance insights using Java and web technologies.
- Worked closely with PMs for customer discussions, requirements validation, and feasibility analysis.
- Developed PoCs for new use cases and converted requirements into actionable engineering stories.
- Key Achievements:
- Designed Network 360 visualization system improving troubleshooting efficiency for NOC teams.
- Developed highly adopted network heatmap used across global customer deployments.
- Received multiple awards for Innovation, product improvement, and engineering excellence.
Technical Lead (NetAct for BSS)
NOKIA
07.2011 - 01.2013
- Led the design and implementation of NetAct for BSS (FCAPS) and Real-Time Network Monitoring Systems using Java and J2EE.
- Mentored team members and interfaced with customer support to resolve and debug product issues.
- Received SPOT Award for outstanding performance in handling NetAct BSS PM Components.
Sr. Software Engineer / Scrum Master (AdCom NMS)
NOKIA
02.2008 - 07.2011
- Designed and implemented the Fault Management Application for Advantage Commander NMS using Java technologies.
- Mentored the team on Agile & Scrum practices.
- Recognized and received SPOT awards for Outstanding performance.
Software Engineer
WIPRO TECHNOLOGIES
05.2006 - 02.2008
- Developed and maintained Command Line Interface (CLI) and GUI for Packet Core and UTRAN Network Elements using Java at Alcatel-Lucent Networks.
- Awarded 'Feather in Cap' for outstanding performance in Alcatel-Lucent projects.
Software Engineer
ASSYST GLOBAL SERVICES
01.2005 - 05.2006
- Designed and developed presentation, business layer logic and web service endpoints using Java and Web 2.0 technologies.
- Managed end-to-end project lifecycles including packaging and delivery.
Education
Executive MBA (PGXPM) -
Great Lakes Institute of Management
Chennai01.2024
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - undefined
Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology
Coimbatore01.2004
B.Sc. Computer Science - undefined
Kongunadu Arts and Science College
Coimbatore01.2001
Skills
- Product Management Skills: Product Strategy & Vision, Roadmap Prioritization, PRD, Customer & Market Insight, Business & Commercial Acumen, Stakeholder Management
- Architecture Skills: SaaS, Cloud-Native Architecture, Microservices Design, Data Flow Pipelines, Cloud Orchestration (Kubernetes)
- Technical Skills: Java, Elastic Search Stack, Grafana, Swagger, Postman, Web Programming (JavaScript, HTML), Jira
- Domain Skills: 5G, LTE, FCAPS, Network Management, Network Automation, Observability, API, Agentic AI
- AI Fluency: LLMs, AI Agents, RAG, Classic ML
- Data-driven decision making
- Product roadmaps
- Pricing strategy
- Sales enablement
- Competitive analysis
- Stakeholder management
- Go-to-market strategy
Timeline
Senior Product Manager (Nokia DAC)
NOKIA
02.2021 - Current
Senior Architect (Nokia DAC)
NOKIA
09.2017 - 02.2021
Architect (Nokia NetAct Network 360)
NOKIA
07.2012 - 08.2017
Technical Lead (NetAct for BSS)
NOKIA
07.2011 - 01.2013
Sr. Software Engineer / Scrum Master (AdCom NMS)
NOKIA
02.2008 - 07.2011
Software Engineer
WIPRO TECHNOLOGIES
05.2006 - 02.2008
Software Engineer
ASSYST GLOBAL SERVICES
01.2005 - 05.2006
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - undefined
Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology
B.Sc. Computer Science - undefined
Kongunadu Arts and Science College
Executive MBA (PGXPM) -
Great Lakes Institute of Management
PATENTS
- Holding IPR for Asynchronous NE Integration concept at NSN
- Application Number: EP09779610