Azure Cloud
Saikiran Gudladona
Associate Product Owner
Hyderabad
Summary
Results-driven Product Owner with over 6 years of experience, skilled in navigating the software development life cycle and implementing agile methodologies. Consistently surpassed project deadlines, showcasing a proven track record of delivering high-quality products. Known for employing creative problem-solving skills to address challenges effectively. Possesses strong technical acumen, including requirements management, user story writing, and collaborative decision-making. Demonstrates exceptional communication abilities to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders. Adept at deconstructing and planning stories in order to promote improvements to product design and implementation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Product Owner
Ovaledge India Private Limited
Hyderabad
10.2021 - Current
- Managed and curated the product backlog to drive business value by aligning it with strategic goals and stakeholder priorities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to prioritize features and user stories based on customer value, understanding both current and future needs.
- Spearheaded the adoption of agile methodologies throughout the product development lifecycle, actively participating in over 40 scrum ceremonies.
- Led sprint planning sessions, defining sprint goals and deliverables in collaboration with the development team, ensuring efficient and timely execution while balancing feature development and technical debt.
- Played a key role from presales to Customer Success Management (CSM) to implementation, ensuring a seamless and customer-centric experience.
- Developed and executed upselling strategies to enhance product features and provide additional value for customers, aiming to solve their problems and fulfill their needs for long-term product success.
- Formulated and executed a governance strategy to streamline product development processes and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Product Efficiency Engineer
MBB Labs Private Limited
Bengaluru
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Led scrum planning sessions to align development goals with stakeholder priorities and ensured effective sprint execution by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Facilitated comprehensive requirement-gathering sessions to gain a clear understanding of client needs, working closely with stakeholders to prioritize requirements.
- Directed data testing initiatives to ensure the accuracy and reliability of product data.
- Played a pivotal role in usability testing, ensuring a seamless and user-friendly experience.
Digital & Devices Associate
Amazon Development Center India
Hyderabad
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Proactively managed customer relations, identifying and fulfilling customer needs to enhance experiences and drive sales.
- Implemented strategies, including flexible scheduling and personalized assistance, to increase overall customer satisfaction and engagement.
Education
MBA - General Management
08.2017 - 06.2019
B.Tech - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
08.2011 - 05.2015
Skills
Agile frameworks
Scrum methodology
Story planning
Product development
Data Governance Strategy & Tools
User story writing
Technical Documentation
Implementation & Release planning
Software
MySql
Informatica
Figma
Microsoft Office
Jira
Certification
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Timeline
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
10-2023
Associate Product Owner - Ovaledge India Private Limited
10.2021 - Current
Product Efficiency Engineer - MBB Labs Private Limited
08.2019 - 10.2021
Birla Institute of Technology And Science(BITS) - MBA, General Management
08.2017 - 06.2019
Digital & Devices Associate - Amazon Development Center India
08.2015 - 07.2017
Aurora's Engineering College - B.Tech, Electrical And Electronics Engineering
08.2011 - 05.2015