Pooja Poddar — Product Manager
As an Associate General Manager at Vodafone Idea Limited, I drive digital transformation and data strategy initiatives that bridge technology, analytics, and business impact. My focus lies in building scalable data ecosystems, AI-driven customer intelligence, and executive analytics that empower decision-making across marketing, finance, and network functions. I spearhead the Customer 360 & Segmentation Platform, developed from the ground up — integrating 296+ customer attributes across 57 tables into a unified data layer covering 212M+ subscribers. The platform enables real-time CXO dashboards, ML-based micro-segmentation (Autoencoder + HDBSCAN), for on-demand customer insights and proactive churn management. Earlier, I architected an in-house Apache NiFi framework for automated data ingestion from OEM sources (MyCom feeds), integrating with Hive and the data lake to ensure data lineage, provenance, and accuracy across telecom performance datasets. I hold an MBA in Digital Transformation from NMIMS Mumbai, where I ranked in the top 5% of my class, earned the Dean’s Merit List award, and served as Class Representative and Head of Alumni Database & Portal Management, leading initiatives impacting 28,000+ alumni. Prior to my MBA, I worked at Tata Consultancy Services as a Technical Analyst, delivering end-to-end support for 250+ applications across Europe (Germany & Spain) and maintaining 100% Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) for two consecutive years. Recognized with the Learner’s Achievement Award and Service & Commitment Award, I developed a strong foundation in data governance, GDPR compliance, and process automation using SQL, SSIS, and Python. Beyond work, I’m passionate about data storytelling, design thinking, and AI adoption in enterprises. Outside the professional sphere, I love to cook, explore new cuisines, travel to offbeat natural destinations, and volunteer with NGOs to make a positive social impact.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Telecommunications Data Strategist with expertise in AI-driven analytics.
Location: Pune, India
Experience: 6 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Data Strategy
- Customer Insights
- Reporting Automation
- Self-service Analytics
- Technical Support
Career Highlights
- Led development of Customer 360 platform for telecom insights.
- Achieved 100% Customer Satisfaction Index at Tata Consultancy Services.
- Ranked in top 5% of MBA class with Dean’s Merit List award.
Work Experience
Vodafone Idea Limited
Associate General Manager- IT Ananlytics (8 mos)
Management Trainee (1 yr)
Management Intern (2 mos)
Official Alumni Relations at SBM NMIMS Mumbai
Head of Database, Alumni Network and Portal Management (1 yr 1 mo)
Member Alumni Relations - Corporate communication and Database Portal Management (8 mos)
Tata Consultancy Services
Technical Analyst (3 yrs)
Paneltech Systems Ltd
Summer Intern (1 mo)
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA at SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)
Bachelor of Engineering - BE at Pune University