Mahesh Sridharan

Product Manager

Redmond, Washington, United States19 yrs 3 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in AI-powered product management.
  • Proven track record in launching successful mobile applications.
  • Strong leadership in cross-functional team collaboration.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS product leader with expertise in AI and mobile applications.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product StrategyGenerative AiMobile First Product DevelopmentProduct LaunchProduct Development

Other Skills

AI Evaluation SystemsAgentic PlatformsAlgorithmsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business AnalysisBusiness DevelopmentCompetitive AnalysisConsultingData AnalysisEDAHypothesis TestingLeadershipML model developmentManagementMarket Opportunity Analysis

About

I’m a product leader focused on building AI-powered systems that help people plan, prioritize, and collaborate more effectively. At Microsoft, I led the design of intelligent calendar experiences—using agentic design patterns and reasoning pipelines to drive proactive, context-aware planning. I also integrated Copilot into the Microsoft365.com surface, serving as the central hub for conversational, generative AI across M365 apps. I have a strong track record of shipping 0→1 products and scaling platform capabilities in fast-moving environments. My approach is grounded in user understanding, iterative experimentation, and Responsible AI. I focus on outcomes, not output—working backward from real-world friction to architect simple, scalable solutions. I'm currently exploring the future of async agent systems, LLM evaluation loops, and human-AI collaboration models that go beyond command-and-response. I thrive in high-ambiguity spaces and love working across engineering, research, and design to bring bold ideas to life.

Experience

Microsoft

6 roles

Principal Product Manager - Copilot

Promoted

Aug 2022Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

  • Lead product strategy and execution for AI-native calendar experiences in Microsoft 365 Copilot, focused on proactive, context-aware calendar management for millions of calendar users.
  • Designed the agentic platform for calendar intelligence, combining async execution, memory, and reasoning pipelines to support intelligent, multi-turn calendar management.
  • Architected memory systems to persist user preferences and enable contextual retrieval for personalized time management.
  • Built the intent and reasoning framework for Copilot to suggest next-best actions, resolve conflicts, and adapt to user behavior across sessions.
  • Integrated Copilot into Microsoft365.com, creating a top-of-funnel surface for millions of users that unifies productivity experiences across M365 & web with conversational AI.
  • Established the EVAL framework, combining human review, LLM judgment, and synthetic data to test real-world reasoning quality and embed Responsible AI standards across feature crews.
  • Partnered across engineering, design, and research to ship end-to-end agentic features aligned with privacy, security, and Responsible AI principles.
Data AnalysisStrategic ThinkingProduct StrategyGenerative AIArtificial Intelligence (AI)Leadership+3

Principal Group Product Manager

Promoted

Aug 2020Aug 2022 · 2 yrs

  • Led product strategy and team execution for Microsoft365 mobile—the unified productivity app combining Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Intelligent actions into a single, mobile-first experience.
  • Integrated mobile-first input modalities—like camera & voice into core flows. Introduced ML-powered features such as image decomposition, document understanding, and intelligent actions via Lens and deep linking.
  • It became one of Microsoft’s most successful mobile products, scaling from a few million to hundreds of millions of users globally.
  • Drove the mobile platform and extensibility strategy, enabling M365 apps and third-party partners to integrate seamlessly and deliver compound value through a unified mobile surface.
  • GTM expansion across OEM preinstalls, mobile ecosystem partnerships, and in-product entry points, accelerated adoption in high-growth markets to hundreds of millions.
  • Built and scaled a high-performing team across mobile infra, UX, and partner scenarios. Defined product vision, operating rhythms, and roadmap execution in collaboration with design, engineering, and research.
Mobile First Product DevelopmentMobile StrategyStrategic ThinkingProduct StrategyLeadershipProduct Development+1

Principal PM Manager - Office Mobile

Nov 2019Aug 2020 · 9 mos

  • Led the 0→1 design and global launch of Microsoft365 mobile—consolidating Office apps into a single, integrated mobile experience optimized for productivity on the go.
  • Defined and shipped the first version of the app. Orchestrated global launch efforts including OEM partnerships, GTM strategy, and app store deployment across Android and iOS.
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Product LaunchData AnalysisProduct StrategyLeadershipUser Experience (UX)Product Development

Senior Lead Product Manager - Office Lens

Apr 2017Oct 2019 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Led product management for Office Lens, transforming it into a lightweight, ML-powered camera platform adopted across Microsoft365 apps including Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, and Office. Grew the user base from a few thousand to tens of millions globally.
  • Partnered with ML teams to deliver document recognition, boundary detection, perspective correction, and image cleanup.
  • Shipped OCR and document extraction capabilities, enabling smart file conversion and enhanced productivity across mobile and web.
  • Designed a reusable camera SDK and service APIs, powering native capture experiences across M365 mobile, Windows, and web apps.
  • Enabled mobile-first workflows like whiteboard capture, business card scanning, and multipage document creation—significantly increasing mobile task completion rates.
Product LaunchProduct StrategyLeadershipUser Experience (UX)Product DevelopmentML model development

Senior Lead Product Manager, Office - Mobile Only Incubation

Aug 2015Apr 2017 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Led a mobile-first incubation team focused on lightweight content creation tools for emerging markets. Launched Sprightly, a mobile app for SMBs to create catalogs, business cards, and pricing lists—optimized for low-connectivity and mobile-only users. Drove end-to-end product development from user research to launch on Android and iOS.
  • Built mobile-native image and video authoring flows tailored to visual storytelling and rapid sharing. Partnered with design and marketing to test monetization models and distribution strategies across India and Southeast Asia
Product LaunchData AnalysisUser Experience (UX)Product DevelopmentVoice of the Customer

Senior Product Manager, MSN Health and Fitness

Jun 2013Jul 2015 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Led the development of the first health and weather verticals for MSN apps on Windows mobile and desktop, with a focus on integrating 3P data and hardware partnerships.
  • Built pedometer experiences, co-developing Nokia’s motion sensor platform, bringing step-tracking to Windows Phone for the first time.
  • Developed ingestion pipelines for real-time weather alerts, videos, and health content in collaboration with global content providers.
  • Designed intuitive UX flows for activity tracking, health tips, and weather insights tailored to touchscreen-first usage.
  • Collaborated across engineering and partner teams to ship localized and scalable experiences across international markets.
Product LaunchUser Experience (UX)Product Development

Ericsson

Manager, Engagement Practice

Sep 2011Feb 2013 · 1 yr 5 mos · Gurgaon, India

  • Worked as a strategic consultant within Ericsson’s Engagement Practice, advising telecom clients on market growth, mobile data strategy, and ecosystem acceleration.
  • Led consulting engagements focused on business case development, GTM strategy, and commercial modeling to support mobile data adoption in India.
  • Collaborated with telecom operators and ecosystem partners to define new revenue opportunities, partnership models, and investment strategies.
  • Delivered executive-level recommendations on product-market fit, subscriber growth, and infrastructure rollout to support data-led transformation.

Qualcomm inc

Sr. Engineer - QCT Architecture

Jan 2005Mar 2010 · 5 yrs 2 mos · San Diego, USA

  • Built a simulation platform to support early-stage architecture and performance modeling of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chipset—accelerating decision-making and enabling parallel software development.
  • Enabled software teams to begin development before silicon readiness, reducing time-to-market by 6–12 months.
  • Drove cross-functional collaboration between hardware, architecture, and software teams to improve co-design efficiency.

Education

Indian School of Business

PGPM — Marketing and Strategy

Jan 2010Jan 2011

University of Cincinnati

Masters — Computer Engineering

Jan 2002Jan 2004

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