Sep 2024 – Aug 2025 · 11 mos

Jun 2023 – Oct 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos

• I lead the ML platform team at Etsy that enables machine learning across the entire company. My team focuses on accelerating and enabling machine learning at Etsy by building a scalable, efficient, and versatile ML platform.

Jan 2023 – Jun 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos · United States

• I lead the AI/ML PM course focusing on topics ranging the breadth of the ML development lifecycle. The course is a combination of theory, coding exercises, and guest lectures.

Feb 2021 – Jun 2023 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Mar 2020 – Feb 2021 · 11 mos

Jan 2019 – Mar 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

May 2017 – Mar 2020 · 2 yrs 10 mos

• Led the development and launch of AWS DeepLens, world's first deep learning enabled developer kit.
• Architected the device, the console and user experience to prioritize important features and tested it to ensure high quality delivery. Managed reliability, thermal and security workstreams for the product in addition to core product launch. Led the launch of the product from concept to launch in a few months!
• This is an unique product that puts the power of deep learning into the hands of every developer through innovative computer vision system designed to help every developer develop skills in deep learning. It is built at the intersection of computer vision, IoT and deep learning.

Mar 2016 – Apr 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo · Greater Seattle Area

• Launched the recommendation engine that drives Amazon Pay Places.

Jan 2013 – Dec 2015 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Cross functional role involving collaboration with engineering, marketing, sales, and manufacturing. Handling consumer 3D printers portfolio and its development strategy. Handle all aspects of product innovation from product strategy to launch.
• Key Achievements:
• Developed a robust beta testing as part of pre-launch product plan to simulate user experience. Product quality improved at time of launch improved by 50%
• Initiated unique solutions to cater to increasing retail demand. Example- launched quick print services for Best Buy, and Walmart
• Responsibilities:
• Conducted in-depth market research on uses and functions of designs and worked with engineering to design prototypes for testing. Product development involves innovation in hardware, software and materials
• Perform feasibility analysis for new product development idea and provide clear product feature requirements and roadmaps to engineering
• Forecast product performance in market based on solid research. Maintained annual budgets and presented marketing briefs on ROI for senior executives
• Coordinated product launches and advertising with marketing to maximize effectiveness. Example- developed video tutorials to help users understand product best practices
• Provided sales support to product consultant and sales teams to increase client base
• Collaborated with account partners to create and customize programs that improve sell through for target markets. Some key account partners- NASA Ames, MIT Media Lab, Planetary Resources
• Understand different country regulatory requirements and ensure product devices adhere to them
• Managed entire product life cycle, starting with strategic planning for the following products:
• I currently handle the following products:
• Hardware- Cube, CubePro, EKOCYCLE
• Software- Cubify software and app
• PJP material cartridges- Infinity rinse away support material, Nylon, Fabric printing

May 2012 – May 2013 · 1 yr · Mumbai Area, India

• Collaborated with clinical research team to gather vital technical information to use in marketing messaging
• Devised a go to sales strategy for unexplored markets in Tamilnadu for oncology products. Increased monthly revenue by 10 times
• Collaborated with legal team and medical advisory board to obtain clearances for selling the drugs in India
• Developed hospital management system for Oncology department at a leading hospital in Coimbatore. Efficiency increased by 60%
• Increased coverage area from 10 client interactions to 100+ client interactions, facilitating expansion of on the board doctors by 10%
• Collaborated with manufacturing to ensure we adhere to drug standards. Initiated regular product management site visits to ensure compliance

Jun 2008 – Mar 2010 · 1 yr 9 mos · Chennai, Tamilnadu

• Successful in procuring orders from a fortune 500 company, achieved a turnover of `37 lakhs within 2 years of incorporation
• Product development:
• Developed innovative products from locally sourced materials which helped earn a cumulative profit of `4 lakhs
• Worked with local artisans and tribal villages to produce the products and trained artisans on corporate gifting skills that increased the revenue of artisans by `10,000 per month
• Business strategy:
• Initiated tie ups with event planners, trade organizers and corporate leading to an increase of 50% in yearly sales revenue
• Operations management:
• Ensured on time delivery and quality by flexible planning and execution
• Worked with 15 cross functional teams, including unorganized laborer such as carpenters, glass makers, each of 4-7 team size and ensured availability of finished goods within the time frame by optimizing the location coordinates of the artisans
• Rationalized processes that increased operational efficiency and a gain of 33% in net margins within a span of 2 years.
• Negotiated with the vendors and clients to gain agreement on terms of purchase/sale