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Education
Skills
Professional Tools
Certification
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Sudhakar Desai

Sudhakar Desai

Product Manager
Mumbai,MH

Summary

Product Manager with extensive experience in managing complete product lifecycles and enhancing user experience at Sepio Products, Pvt. Ltd. Expertise in data analysis, market research, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver customer-centric products aligned with business objectives. Proficient in Agile methodologies, including backlog management and sprint planning, with a strong track record of launching successful mobile applications. Skilled in utilizing Power BI and Tableau for creating dashboards that provide actionable insights and drive business growth.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Product Manager

Sepio Products Pvt. Ltd.
04.2024 - Current

Products : IOT| RFID| Tampered evidence Products| Secured QR Code| GPS Tracking| SAAS Platform| Mobility platform| API Integration| GIS| Power BI

  • Managed full product lifecycle, from ideation through post-launch support, ensuring consistent quality control measures were in place.
  • Managed end-to-end product lifecycle for software and hardware projects to enhance user satisfaction.
  • Oversaw product portfolio performance by evaluating industry trends and competitor strategies for growth.
  • Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
  • Monitored customer feedback and market dynamics to refine product strategy and positioning.
  • Documented user stories, specifications, and product features into detailed work order to communicate across teams and build mandatory requirements.
  • Streamlined internal communication, implementing agile methodologies to enhance team productivity and project transparency.
  • Developed comprehensive product roadmaps, setting clear vision and direction for development team.
  • Identified improvement areas in existing products and implemented enhancements to boost value.
  • Developed comprehensive product roadmaps with key milestones to ensure timely launches.
  • Conducted stakeholder interviews and user research to establish actionable product requirements.
  • Performed ongoing market research to inform strategies and maintain competitive advantage.
  • Analyzed user behavior data to identify UX issues and recommend necessary improvements.
  • Monitored industry trends and identified opportunities for innovation within the product portfolio.
  • Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of high-quality components and materials.
  • Improved product functionality with innovative design solutions, resulting in increased sales conversions.

Associate Product Manager |Business Analyst

Autoplant Systems India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2015 - 03.2024

Products : GPS Tracking| IOT Sensors| SIM Monitoring| Fuel Monitoring| API Integration| GIS| In-plant Automation| RFID| EPOD| SaaS Platform| Mobility Platform| OBD Tracking| Tableau/Power BI.

  • Gathered product requirements and user stories to guide functionality development for customers and internal teams.
  • Streamlined Electronic Proof of Delivery (EPOD) module development, ensuring seamless software repository management.
  • Optimized user experience by incorporating customer feedback into product improvements.
  • Analyzed user behavior data to identify patterns that informed future feature developments or enhancements.
  • Collaborated with the development team on technical requirements and product documentation for clear communication.
  • Conducted early UX brainstorming sessions, integrating customer feedback to enhance product design.
  • Performed comprehensive market research to analyze industry trends and competitor offerings for strategic planning.
  • Partnered with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on schedule and within budget.
  • Created detailed product documentation to inform internal teams about upcoming features and products.
  • Facilitated daily meetings to align project requirements with development teams through various agile ceremonies.
  • Provided ongoing support to internal teams regarding product functionality, features, and best practices.
  • Developed high-quality documentation to support training efforts, helping employees fully understand new systems and procedures.
  • Developed complex dashboard and reporting tools to track business performance metrics.

Software Implementation (District Operation Manager)

eCentric Solutions Pvt Ltd
04.2013 - 04.2015
  • Managed centralized database for implementing agencies, tracking component-wise fund disbursements from state and district sources.
  • Delivered training sessions for district stakeholders on application usage.
  • Provided technical support to ensure application functionality and user satisfaction.
  • Resolved client inquiries efficiently to enhance service delivery.

Technical support Executive (Level Two Desk)

Reliance Communication Infrastructure Ltd.
12.2010 - 02.2013
  • To provide online troubleshooting and testing with the help of the NOC team for connectivity issues with PRI, VPN, DIA, L3VPN, and lease lines.
  • Maintains communication with the customer throughout the problem resolution process and the actions taken.
  • Provide the RCA.
  • Providing voice and email technical help desk services.
  • Basic working knowledge of SQL, UNIX, and Linux operating systems.

Education

BSc - Computer Science

Mumbai University
01.2010

HSC - Science

Maharashtra Board
01.2006

SSC - HSC

Maharashtra Board
01.2004

Skills

  • Product development and roadmaps
  • User story and case writing
  • End-to-end feature development
  • Agile and waterfall methodologies
  • UX design and wireframing
  • Data modeling and visualization
  • User story creation
  • PRD, BRD, FRD documentation
  • KPI tracking
  • Product strategy
  • Product roadmaps
  • Sprint planning
  • Market research
  • Data analysis
  • Product lifecycle management
  • Competitive analysis
  • Requirements gathering
  • Problem solving
  • Customer relationship management
  • Prioritization and execution
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Scrum framework
  • Troubleshooting and QA
  • Product backlog management
  • Technical documentation
  • Jira, Confluence
  • Customer feedback

Professional Tools

  • Data visualizations- Tableau, Power BI, Helical Insights
  • Databases - SQL, MYSQL, PostgreSQL.
  • Task and Feature management -JIRA, Trello
  • Documentation -Confluence,Microsoft Word, PPT
  • API Integration - Postman
  • Prototyping & UX Designing - Figma,Axure RP
  • Workflow management tools - Miro,Draw.io
  • Office 365
  • Communications : Teams, Slack, Google Meet

Certification


  • Advanced Scrum Master certification, Agile Enterprise Coach
  • Tableau 2020 A-Z hands-on Tableau training for data, Udemy
  • The Complete Oracle SQL Certification Course, Udemy
  • Tableau 2022 Advanced: Master Tableau in Data Science, Udemy
  • Power BI Micro Degree Program, EDYODA
  • Product management basic certification, Pendo
  • Learn Figma—UI/UX Design Masterclass (Beginner to Pro),Udemy
  • Micro-Certification in Artificial Intelligence, Product School

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Product Manager - Sepio Products Pvt. Ltd.
04.2024 - Current
Associate Product Manager |Business Analyst - Autoplant Systems India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2015 - 03.2024
Software Implementation (District Operation Manager) - eCentric Solutions Pvt Ltd
04.2013 - 04.2015
Technical support Executive (Level Two Desk) - Reliance Communication Infrastructure Ltd.
12.2010 - 02.2013
Mumbai University - BSc, Computer Science
Maharashtra Board - HSC, Science
Maharashtra Board - SSC, HSC
Sudhakar DesaiProduct Manager