Satya Prasanth Yalla
Senior Manager Products & Operations
Kakinada,AP
Summary
Strategic Product Manager with 15+ years’ experience in EdTech SaaS, ERP platforms, and B2C growth products. Proven record in turning around underperforming products, driving ₹10 Cr+ revenue goals, and scaling client retention/upsell models. Skilled in dual-track product roadmaps, AARRR funnel optimization, and CXO-level stakeholder management. Earlier, led 10x student placement growth as TPO and delivered 3,000+ teaching hours with 50+ applied projects, blending academic depth with product strategy expertise.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Manager – Products & Operations
Hallmark Global Technologies Ltd.
08.2024 - Current
- Repositioned eTutor (B2B Assessment SaaS) by leading UX restructuring, exam workflow redesign, and client retention strategies.
- Spearheaded content recovery & trust rebuild: audited 85,000+ JEE/NEET items, removed 20K errors, restored platform credibility.
- Launched Rank Booster (B2C) MVP using AI-assisted design conversion (15 days → 3 days cycle).
- Introduced dual-track strategy (Plan A: stability; Plan B: growth), aligned to ₹10 Cr revenue goal.
- Partnered with CEO/COO to create agile pods, separating client delivery from growth initiatives.
Product Manager
Hallmark Global Technologies Ltd.
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Built No-Code ERP Platform (KodeFast) powering HRMS, CRM, Inventory, Staffing solutions.
- Delivered custom solutions: Career Counselling System, Internal LMS, Recruitment Workflow.
- Led eTutor Setu (B2B SaaS) bridging teacher-student gaps with adaptive assessments.
- Collaborated with developers, designers, and QA to roll out multi-module ERP + learning systems.
Business Analyst
Hallmark Global Technologies Ltd.
02.2017 - 10.2021
- Conducted market research & designed B2C product with 1.5 Lakh+ subscribers across JEE/NEET/entrance exams.
- Delivered assessment solutions for Govt. bodies (AP Tribal Welfare, TS Social Welfare, etc.) and private institutes.
- Partnered with SMEs to create inbuilt JEE/NEET/EAMCET item banks and analytics dashboards.
- Supported dev, QA, support, and sales teams to align client requirements with delivery.
Training & Placement Officer
Adarsh Engineering College
07.2014 - 01.2017
- Elevated placement rates 2x in Year 1, 10x in Year 2 for diploma, engineering, MBA students.
- Designed root-cause analysis of low placements → implemented systematic training + academic integration.
- Organized MNC off-campus drives, workshops, seminars; built strong employer-branding linkages.
- Collaborated with HODs & Principal to integrate soft skills + technical training into curriculum.
Assistant Professor
IFET College of Engineering / Pragati Engineering College
07.2010 - 05.2014
- Delivered 3,000+ teaching hours across UG/PG courses in Power Electronics, AI, Professional Ethics, Energy Audit.
- Guided 50+ application-oriented projects, boosting placement readiness.
- Published research papers & presented in national/international conferences.
- Established research lab; cross-collaborated with CSE/ECE departments for joint publications.
- Organized Faculty Development Programs & Student Seminars.
Education
MBA - General Management
Pondicherry University
Puducherry01.2021
M.E. - Power Electronics & Drives
Anna University
Mailam01.2010
B.Tech - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Pondicherry University
Puduchhery 07.2000 - 06.2004
PG Cert - Real-Time Embedded Systems
Coventry University
Skills
Product Management: Roadmapping, Agile/Scrum, Product Strategy, Backlog Grooming, Sprint Planning, Stakeholder Management, Monetization Models, GTM Planning
Key Achievements
- Revived failing EdTech SaaS (eTutor) → stabilized churn, planned ₹10 Cr path.
- Built Rank Booster B2C MVP → reduced GTM cycle from 15 days to 3 days with AI tools.
- Successfully audited 85K+ content items, restored client trust.
- Achieved 1.5 Lakh subscribers for B2C exam platform (2017–21).
- Increased campus placements by 10x in 2 years (TPO role).
Timeline
Senior Manager – Products & Operations
Hallmark Global Technologies Ltd.
08.2024 - Current
Product Manager
Hallmark Global Technologies Ltd.
02.2022 - 07.2024
Business Analyst
Hallmark Global Technologies Ltd.
02.2017 - 10.2021
Training & Placement Officer
Adarsh Engineering College
07.2014 - 01.2017
Assistant Professor
IFET College of Engineering / Pragati Engineering College
07.2010 - 05.2014
B.Tech - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Pondicherry University
07.2000 - 06.2004
PG Cert - Real-Time Embedded Systems
Coventry University
MBA - General Management
Pondicherry University
M.E. - Power Electronics & Drives
Anna University
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