VIKAS KUMAR MAURYA

With 18+ years of professional experience, I offer a strong background, encompassing a decade in Product Management and 7+ years in Software Product Development. My expertise spans Edge Computing, Cloud Computing, SaaS/PaaS Business models, Virtualization, and Kubernetes in production-class distributed systems. Throughout my career, I've excelled in market segmentation, product positioning, and strategy alignment with business goals. I've collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams, fostering relationships with key stakeholders. Proficient in agile software development, I led Product Management for ABB's Edge SW Platform and SCADA software portfolio, consistently meeting market demands. Key strengths include exceptional communication, demonstrated in global sales presentations and demos, supporting local units to secure orders. I've presented product strategies to top management, ensuring alignment with the company's vision and goals.

• Vision and Strategy, Crafted and executed the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Industrial Edge Platform & SCADA portfolio, aligning seamlessly with ABB’s overarching goals.
• Technology Strategy, Defined the technology strategy, fostering alignment with the product's vision and lifecycle, ensuring synergy with key technology partners like IBM, RedHat, Microsoft, Dell, HPE, and Lenovo.
• Digital Portfolio Development, Led the definition of the digital portfolio for the Industrial Edge, strategically connecting Edge Gateway, Edge Server, Edge Controller, and Edge AI with the broader Cloud Strategy.
• Business Planning, Ensured dynamic and forward-looking business plans, updating every six months to reflect the evolving industry landscape.
• Lifecycle Management, Formulated and managed the lifecycle plan, considering upgrade and evolution strategies to keep the product line at the forefront of technological advancements.
• Intellectual Property Strategy, Defined and implemented an Intellectual Property Strategy, guiding the filing and management of IPs in alignment with the product's innovation and market positioning.
• Market Requirements Analysis, Collected comprehensive market requirements from various business lines, prioritizing based on strategic objectives, budget considerations, and engineering capacity.
• Collaboration with Engineering Teams, Effectively translated market requirements into detailed System Requirements, providing the Engineering (R&D) team with necessary insights for planning and estimation.
• Go-to-Market Strategy, Developed and executed a robust "Go-to-Market" strategy and plan, ensuring a seamless introduction of new products to the target markets.

• Strategic Partnership with IBM/RedHat (2023), Orchestrated a pivotal partnership with IBM/RedHat, facilitating the commercial use of RedHat OpenShift for the Industrial Edge platform Edgenius. Featured in the ABB Group Press release: Link
• Global Representation at Smart Water Conference (2019), Key participant representing ABB at the Smart Water conference in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, among global thought leaders.
• Go-To-Market Strategy for SCADA Portfolio (2018), Developed a comprehensive strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Conducted market segmentation, crafted product positioning, and optimized pricing for the SCADA portfolio.
• Innovative Software Delivery Model (2010), Pioneered a forward-thinking Software as a Service (SaaS) model in 2010, revolutionizing graphics migration services for enhanced client satisfaction.
• Reverse Osmosis – Membrane Optimization Solution (2009), Led the groundbreaking implementation of a Reverse Osmosis – Membrane Optimization solution in 2009, utilizing genetic algorithms and machine learning principles in a Jeddah, Saudi Arabia desalination plant. Achieved valuable results, paving the way for further advancements.