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Sandeep J. Lalka

Pune

Summary

Dynamic Product Management professional with over 27 years of extensive experience in driving digital transformation and product innovation across diverse sectors. Proficient in product strategy and roadmap management, digital transformation & innovation, , build and deliver AI enabled products to enhance customer experiences. Demonstrated expertise in leading teams through all phases of product development. A skilled communicator and presenter, effectively engaging audiences through webinars and conferences to promote product advancements and best practices. Committed to leveraging deep industry knowledge to spearhead initiatives that drive growth and operational excellence.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Product Management

Icertis Products (P) Ltd
Pune
08.2017 - Current
  • Led Product Management for six distinct Icertis product lines, driving their development from inception with a focus on AI-powered features to enhance customer experience.
  • Actively contributed to revenue generation by collaborating with sales channels to ensure effective revenue recognition for managed products.
  • Partnered with the pricing team to finalize SKU pricing strategies for each product line.
  • Served as a Product Evangelist, delivering marketing webinars, speaking at industry conferences, and participating as a panelist to increase product visibility and awareness.
  • Supported pre-sales efforts as an SME, providing technical expertise and contributing to revenue generation for owned product lines.

Product Analyst

IBM India (P) Limited
Pune
01.2017 - 08.2017
  • Served as Product Manager within the IBM Watson Customer Engagement group for the inception of a new product.
  • Led end-to-end product development, from requirements gathering and analysis, to successful delivery.
  • Actively participated in the Sponsor User Group and User Experience Group, collaborating with select customers to drive product innovation and enhance the user experience.

Product Manager

IBM India (P) Limited & Emptoris Technologies India (P) Ltd.
Pune
01.2006 - 01.2017
  • Directed the complete product lifecycle: Spearheaded requirement gathering, oversaw product development, provided implementation support, and actively participated in pre-sales activities.
  • Championed product innovation: Continuously sought to enhance existing products, identified new market opportunities, and drove the development of innovative solutions within the IBM Supply Chain division.
  • Cultivated strong cross-functional partnerships: Collaborated effectively with Product Marketing, Engineering, Sales, and other key stakeholders to ensure successful product launches and ongoing support.
  • Prioritized customer success: Actively gathered and incorporated customer feedback, facilitated beta testing programs, and championed product adoption.
  • Empowered sales teams: Contributed significantly to sales enablement efforts by conducting training sessions and serving as a subject matter expert for new product releases.

Sr. Business Consultant

Enterprise Technology Partners
Mumbai
07.2003 - 01.2006
  • ERP Implementation for Retail - Procurement, Warehouse & Inventory, Sales & Distribution, MRP/ROP Planning.
  • Project planning, market study, and business requirement analysis.
  • Working with development and quality teams for end deliverables.
  • Product road shows, exhibitions, and seminars.

Team Leader – ERP

Cray Valley Resins (P) Ltd.
Mumbai
02.2002 - 07.2003
  • Leading the in-house rollout of Adage 3.1 ERP implementation for manufacturing, warehousing, sales, and distribution for plant and warehouse locations in India.
  • Manufacturing and laboratory implementation in Paris, France (onsite).
  • Interdepartmental training for ERP usage. Also provided training to distributors and C&F agents of the company.

Team Leader – ERP

STP Limited / Arcus Limited
Gurgaon
02.1997 - 02.2002
  • Responsible for the in-house rollout of Movex ERP implementation for Retail, Sales, and Distribution for locations across India.
  • Roll out of the Human Resource Information System for all office locations in India.

Education

B. Sc - Physics

Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala
06-1994

Skills

  • Product strategy and leadership
  • AI-enabled products
  • Market analysis and competitive intelligence
  • Business Acumen and Customer Focus
  • Data-driven decision-making

Certification

  • Black Blot Certified Product Management Professional
  • ISO 9000 Lead Auditors by BVQI India
  • IBM AS/400 System Admin
  • Software Engineering from Tata Unisys

Awards

  • Employee of the Quarter Award, 2008
  • 'Pat on the Back' award, 2007
  • Customer Appreciation letter from IKEA, Hong Kong
  • Customer Appreciation letter from BMA International, Dubai

Languages

Gujarati
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Malayalam
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Product Management

Icertis Products (P) Ltd
08.2017 - Current

Product Analyst

IBM India (P) Limited
01.2017 - 08.2017

Product Manager

IBM India (P) Limited & Emptoris Technologies India (P) Ltd.
01.2006 - 01.2017

Sr. Business Consultant

Enterprise Technology Partners
07.2003 - 01.2006

Team Leader – ERP

Cray Valley Resins (P) Ltd.
02.2002 - 07.2003

Team Leader – ERP

STP Limited / Arcus Limited
02.1997 - 02.2002

B. Sc - Physics

Mahatma Gandhi University

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