Sowmya Raghavendra Rao — Product Manager
I have time and again showcased acumen to grasp ideas quickly, crystallize them, and conceptualize solutions. I have also been able to juggle different responsibilities efficiently and handle people from various backgrounds with diplomacy. I quickly adapt to new situations, teams, and roles and handle them with confidence and ease. Ability to contain and proactively resolve crisis situations Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple projects simultaneously Good leadership skills Willing to learn and strive for constant improvement Fiercely independent and a very good team player Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to adapt quickly to new situations I believe in a highly organized work culture, with a controlled fun element involved. I have observed over my career span that if you understand, adapt to and communicate with your team, efficiently navigating and coordinating through every day’s tasks, you can achieve your ultimate goal. Acquiring new skills is as important as nurturing and pruning old skills, and this I have dedicatedly done across my career, and plan to continue doing this for growth as an expert at what I do. CSM certified project manager owning all stages of the project lifecycle from planning to designating project resources, preparing budgets, monitoring progress and keeping stakeholders informed. Strong familiarity with project management software tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.) methodologies, and best practices. Experienced in technical and pre-sales, creating sales strategies and aiding in the development of customer base, marketing tools and product launches, specializing in product branding & positioning, liaising with Product and Sales heads. I also assist Product design by translating Client concept and requirements into wireframes and mock-up designs. I am also experienced in meticulously planning and executing social media marketing strategies, highly impacting Marketing, Sales, and PR.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Management expert with a focus on SaaS and MarTech industries.
Experience: 12 yrs
Skills
- Product Management
- Business Analysis
- Agile Methodologies
- Project Management
- Market Research
Career Highlights
- Proven ability to manage complex projects efficiently.
- Strong expertise in product management and UX design.
- Exceptional skills in team leadership and stakeholder communication.
Work Experience
Claritev
Product Owner (5 mos)
Sagitec Solutions
Product Owner (2 mos)
Career Break
Full-time parenting (8 mos)
Moonraft Innovation Labs
Digital Product Owner/Manager (2 yrs 4 mos)
Ruby for Good
Product Owner/Manager (Volunteer) (3 mos)
DemocracyLab
Product Owner/Manager (Volunteer) (3 mos)
The Difference Engine
Technical Product Owner/Manager (Volunteer) (7 mos)
BORN Group
Project Manager (1 yr 5 mos)
Bahwan CyberTek
Product Owner (3 mos)
Product Marketing Consultant (11 mos)
Business Analyst (3 yrs 4 mos)
Freelancer - Social Media Analyst
Social Media Analyst (1 yr)
Grandma & Grandpa's International Early Learning Centre
Student Mentor (1 yr)
Education
Master of Science (MS) at California State University, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) at College of Engineering, Guindy
at Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Senior Secondary School