Vivek Harikrishnan
Associate Director - Product Owner
Summary
A versatile professional with over 18 years of experience in Product Development & Management, Data & Analytics, Business Analyst, Ecommerce, Marketplace, and Project Management. Demonstrated expertise in creating strategic insights, leading cross-functional teams, and leveraging AI tools and Prompt Engineering to deliver operational efficiency. Honored with multiple awards for technology implementation and digital transformation in retail sector. Committed to continuous learning and adapting to industry trends.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director - Product Owner
McFadyen Digital
Bengaluru
03.2021 - Current
- Head the Product Roadmap; communicate with C-level staff, board members, and stakeholders.
- Drive product development, implementation, and the entire release management process.
- Develop relationships with customers; ensure direct customer input during product development.
- Spearheaded the successful implementation of an eCommerce marketplace, effectively streamlining product lifecycle management, increasing product visibility, and enhancing the overall user experience.
- Data and Analytics: Strategy, Vision, Roadmap, Consulting and Security.
- Oversee P&L and ROI; manage vendor relations and deliverables.
- GTM strategy, collaborating with marketing and communication teams.
Manager - Omni Channel (Role: Product Owner)
Spar India (Landmark Group)
Bengaluru
02.2016 - 03.2021
- Developed product and business roadmaps, budgets, forecasts, and Omni Channel Analytics.
- Led ecommerce and marketplace implementation, coordinating with cross-functional teams for product management strategies.
- Supervised team management, vendor management, and process design and training.
Assistant Manager - Ecommerce
Tesco
Bengaluru
11.2011 - 02.2016
- Gathered requirements from stakeholders; analyzed business problems and provided analytics-based solutions
- Developed insights leading to revenue increase and cost optimization
- Managed monthly, quarterly, annual book closing in accordance with Tesco Group Policy
- Financial, Planning and Analysis: Develop budgets, forecasts, variance, and metrics
- Chaired meetings with leadership to identify opportunities for improvement and establish milestones
Senior F&A Executive
Honeywell
Bengaluru
03.2010 - 11.2011
- Reviewed statistical information to determine financial trends for use in planning.
- Provided strategic planning advice and financial oversight for corporate stakeholders.
- Developed presentations and reports to inform and educate stakeholders and financial teams on growth possibilities.
- Handled stakeholder management, general accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly metrics.
Advanced Financial Analyst
Mphasis
Bengaluru
01.2008 - 03.2010
- Reviewed financial reports and streamlined operations to increase productivity and company profits.
- Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability, and expense forecasts.
- Analyzed and processed project specifics before capital deployments.
- Team management.
Production Lead
First American Corporation
Bengaluru
02.2005 - 12.2007
- Managed mortgage finance, title validation, process expansion, and team management.
- Identified potential risks and devised contingency plans, preparing team members to avoid and respond promptly to possible obstacles.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Education
MBA - Finance
Alagappa University
Karaikudi, India 12.2005 - 2007.05
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting, Maths And Commerce
Vysya College, Periyar University
Salem, India 11.2001 - 2004.04
Skills
Product Development & Management
Certifications and Training
· Building a Product Roadmap
· Data Science and Business Analytics
· Prompt Engineering
· AI Tools
· Product Roadmap 101 – For Enterprise Product
· Product Management First Steps
· Becoming a Product Manager
· Marketplace Business Analyst (Product Owner)
· Retail Certification Program – Silver Level
· Being a great manager (Communication, Situational Leadership, and Achievement Orientation)
· Leadership and Team Management skills
· Six Sigma Training
· P&L and Balance Sheet Finance Control
Timeline
Associate Director - Product Owner
McFadyen Digital
03.2021 - Current
Manager - Omni Channel (Role: Product Owner)
Spar India (Landmark Group)
02.2016 - 03.2021
Assistant Manager - Ecommerce
Tesco
11.2011 - 02.2016
Senior F&A Executive
Honeywell
03.2010 - 11.2011
Advanced Financial Analyst
Mphasis
01.2008 - 03.2010
MBA - Finance
Alagappa University
12.2005 - 2007.05
Production Lead
First American Corporation
02.2005 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting, Maths And Commerce
Vysya College, Periyar University
11.2001 - 2004.04
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