Vikas Soni
Bangalore
Summary
Accomplished Principal Product Owner with over 13 years of experience in product management and leadership roles. Leveraging a robust engineering background with a Bachelor's in Computer Science, an MBA in Marketing, and a Postgraduate Diploma in AI/ML. Proven expertise in guiding cross-functional teams, driving product strategy, and delivering innovative solutions in dynamic environments. Adept at aligning product development with business goals and market needs, with a strong focus on customer-centric solutions and strategic growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Product Owner
Greenway Health India Pvt Ltd.
Bangalore
09.2021 - Current
- Product Strategy and Vision: Defined product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with company goals.
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborated with stakeholders to gather feedback, ensure alignment, and negotiate product features.
- Product Planning: Established product requirements hierarchy, developed user stories, acceptance criteria, and mockups.
- Agile Methodology: Led agile ceremonies, managed sprints, and monitored progress against timelines.
- Technical Guidance: Advised on technical solutions, provided guidance on Agile best practices, and ensured compliance with regulatory standards.
- Market Research: Conducted market research to understand competitive landscape, identify trends, and gather user feedback.
- Risk Management: Identified and mitigated risks associated with product initiatives.
- Release Planning: Coordinated release planning activities, including feature sets, launch dates, and marketing campaigns.
- Performance Evaluation: Monitored performance metrics post-release to evaluate product success and inform future improvements.
- Documentation: Developed documentation process related to product life cycle management.
- Knowledge Sharing: Presented at conferences, maintained knowledge base of industry trends, and provided training and support.
- User Experience: Conducted usability studies, gathered insights for improvements, and ensured user-centric design through defined user personas and stories.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinated with third-party teams, design team, software development team, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful product delivery.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilized data analytics tools to track product performance and inform product decisions.
- Team Leadership: Mentored junior product owners, hired talented individuals, and promoted a culture of rapid iteration and feedback.
- Product Lifecycle Management: Oversaw product lifecycle from conception to launch, including beta testing and post-launch analysis.
Associate Lead Business Analyst
emids Technologies Pvt Ltd.
Bangalore
04.2013 - 08.2021
- Worked with Greenway Health India Pvt Ltd. for a product called GCS.
- Requirements Gathering: I gathered requirements from product managers in the US to create epic user stories.
- Vendor Management: Managed vendor relationships and ensured compliance with contractual agreements.
- System Integration: Assisted in developing strategies for integrating multiple systems into a unified platform.
- Communication and Collaboration: Effectively communicated between business units and the development team to resolve conflicts and misunderstandings.
- Process Improvement: Evaluated existing systems and identified opportunities for improvement, such as cost savings or increased productivity gains.
Associate Business Analyst
Aditi Technologies Pvt Ltd.
Bangalore
07.2012 - 03.2013
- Reviewed and analyzed business requirements to develop detailed functional specifications.
- Reviewed test plans and conducted User acceptance testing to ensure accuracy of user requirements.
- Facilitated meetings between stakeholders, users, and development teams to review progress on projects.
- Conducted gap analysis between existing systems and proposed changes to identify areas for improvement.
Search Associate
Wenger&Watson Inc.
Bangalore
01.2011 - 07.2012
- Researched, identified, and recruited potential candidates through job postings, career fairs, social media platforms, and employee referrals.
- Conducted phone screens for prospective candidates to evaluate qualifications.
- Coordinated on-site interviews with hiring managers and provided feedback to candidates regarding interview performance.
- Maintained accurate records of recruitment activities within applicant tracking system.
- Developed and maintained relationships with hiring managers to ensure staffing needs are met.
Education
PGD - AI/ML
Amity University
Bangalore12-2023
MBA - Marketing, HR
South Asia University
Bangalore03-2013
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
ITM University
Gwalior04-2010
Skills
- Market Research
- Prioritization
- Roadmap development
- Design thinking
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Agile frameworks
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Agile Methodology
- Product issue resolution
- Scrum Framework
- Problem resolutions
- Business Analysis
- Competitive Analysis
- Product Planning
- Machine Learning
- Data Analytics
- SQL server
- Version1 / Agility tool
- EDI , X12
- RCM workflows
- AWS Quicksight
- Clearinghouse Workflows
- Claim Processing
Affiliations
- Participated in multiple CSR initiatives
- I love playing guitar and singing
Accomplishments
- CEO Award - Customer Success
- Ship It Award
Certification
- SAFE Certified Product Owner
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Principal Product Owner
Greenway Health India Pvt Ltd.
09.2021 - Current
Associate Lead Business Analyst
emids Technologies Pvt Ltd.
04.2013 - 08.2021
Associate Business Analyst
Aditi Technologies Pvt Ltd.
07.2012 - 03.2013
Search Associate
Wenger&Watson Inc.
01.2011 - 07.2012
PGD - AI/ML
Amity University
MBA - Marketing, HR
South Asia University
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
ITM University
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