Ramachandran Balasubrahmanian

Product Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India16 yrs 8 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Over 100 successful project deliveries across diverse industries.
  • Expert in building and scaling B2B and B2B2C SaaS products.
  • Certified SAFe® POPM and Scrum Master thriving in Agile environments.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS Product Manager with deep expertise in data management and cloud strategy.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementData ManagementTechnical LeadershipSoftware Development

Other Skills

A/B TestingAI & ML Model IntegrationAPI Development & System IntegrationsAWS LambdaAdvanced Microsoft ExcelAgile LeadershipAgile Leadership & OKR-Driven ExecutionAgile Leadership & Sprint PlanningAgile MethodologiesAha! Product ManagementAmazon Web Services (AWS)AnalyticsAnalytics integrationApache hopArtificial Intelligence (AI)

About

Hi, I’m a Senior Product Manager with over 15 years of experience, including 9 years at the intersection of product, data, and cloud strategy. I’ve had the privilege to build and scale B2B and B2B2C SaaS products—from inception, go-to-market, through to growth and maturity phases. I specialize in transforming complex, often messy challenges into clean, user-centric solutions that deliver real impact. Whether launching a data platform, modernizing cloud infrastructure, or streamlining API-first onboarding, I bring clarity, structure, and momentum to cross-functional teams. Here’s what I focus on in data management platforms: 1. Designing and scaling robust Data Pipelines that power seamless data flow across systems 2. Developing efficient Data Ingestion mechanisms to capture diverse data sources securely and reliably 3. Building high-performance Analytics Data Marts that enable insightful, actionable reporting 4. Creating streamlined Analytics Data Extraction tools to empower business intelligence and decision-making Quick snapshot: 🔹 100+ successful project deliveries in BFSI, HR, aviation, automotive, retail, blockchain, e-commerce, and SaaS 🔹 40+ enterprise clients onboarded across high-compliance, mission-critical environments 🔹 Deep expertise in cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure), CI/CD pipelines, Guidewire integrations, scalable metadata frameworks 🔹 Certified SAFe® POPM and Scrum Master thriving in Agile, high-velocity environments At my core, I believe great products emerge at the sweet spot of customer empathy, data fluency, and engineering partnership. I enjoy collaborating with passionate teams committed to building meaningful solutions that matter. If you’re building something exciting or want to brainstorm ideas, I’d love to connect

Experience

Fico

3 roles

Senior Product Manager

Promoted

Jun 2022Present · 3 yrs 9 mos · On-site

  • Implemented usage analytics and tenant billing to address untracked AWS COGS, boosting revenue margins by 35% and saving $500K.
  • Implemented a metadata-driven framework to resolve onboarding complexity, reducing time by 70% and successfully onboarding 10+ clients in just 2 quarters.
  • Collaborated on and designed a utilization tracking framework to combat revenue loss from untracked SaaS usage, which boosted quarterly earnings by 40% through contract renegotiations.
  • Fostered cross-team governance to address high defect rates, resulting in a 68% reduction in product defects and improved operational efficiency.
  • Deployed data-driven workflows to modernize outdated engagement processes, overcoming retention challenges to increase retention by 70% over 2 years.
  • Led A/B tests on pricing to address low enterprise conversion, increasing conversion rates by 22% and ARPU by 17%.
Data PipelinesMetadata FrameworkCross-team GovernanceA/B TestingSaaS Usage AnalyticsProduct Management+1

Lead Product Owner

Dec 2018Jun 2022 · 3 yrs 6 mos · On-site

  • Collaborated with Project Supervisors and stakeholders to define enterprise data functionality, ensuring seamless integration with business objectives. Worked extensively with clients and end users to gather requirements, develop key performance metrics, and refine data architecture strategies. Played a key role in presales activities by assisting the ARC review process for RFPs, ensuring technical feasibility and strategic alignment. Managed the onboarding of Global Technology Support teams, overseeing SLA-driven issue resolution, minimizing disruptions, and optimizing post-implementation support. Through proactive engagement with cross-functional teams, streamlined data-driven decision-making and enhanced system performance, aligning technical execution with organizational goals.
  • Automated file-based processing, reducing reliance on standalone databases, cutting infrastructure costs, and simplifying operational complexities. Implemented a robust ETL framework, reducing AWS costs by 75%, saving over $500K annually, while handling 2.5-3M REST API calls within two hours through multi-threaded processing. Designed and executed a JSON metadata framework, improving data integrity and processing efficiencies across multiple client structures. Recognized with 7 On-the-Spot Awards from FICO regional heads for implementing POCs, optimizing performance, and resolving integration issues. Led Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and retrospectives, driving alignment between engineering teams, professional services, and SRE teams to enhance system stability and process optimizations.
Data ArchitectureETL FrameworkPresales ActivitiesAgile MethodologiesProduct ManagementData Management

Product Owner

Oct 2016Dec 2018 · 2 yrs 2 mos · On-site

  • Experienced as a Product Owner with a strong background in supporting pre-sales activities, including ARC reviews and RFP responses, in collaboration with sales teams to drive new client engagements. Skilled in partnering with Professional Services, Global Technology Services, and SRE teams to resolve complex production issues, ensuring optimal system performance and reliability. Proven ability to onboard and coordinate global support teams, establishing SLA-driven processes for effective issue resolution and post-implementation support. Adept as a Subject Matter Expert in ETL and Data Integration, providing technical expertise to facilitate seamless system integration and align technical solutions with business goals.
Pre-sales ActivitiesProduction Issue ResolutionData IntegrationProduct ManagementData Management

Hcl technologies

Technical Lead Business Analyst - Guidewire Integration & Migration

Apr 2015Oct 2016 · 1 yr 6 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area · On-site

  • Led end-to-end data migration projects leveraging the Guidewire Insurance Suite, coordinating seamlessly across both onshore and offshore teams. Analyzed and mapped complex data requirements, ensuring smooth transitions while minimizing disruptions. Automated financial and logical data reconciliation processes using Pentaho Data Integration, which reduced manual effort, enhanced accuracy, and improved overall data quality. Developed and presented proof of concepts (POCs) and reusable, scalable solutions to support future integrations. Established comprehensive KPIs, best practices, and standardized data integration methodologies to optimize workflows. Designed a reusable ETL framework that generates XML files, enabling efficient, repeatable data migrations into Guidewire and supporting strategic business goals.
Data MigrationGuidewire IntegrationData Quality ImprovementData ManagementTechnical Leadership

Ey

Associate Tech Lead - Guidewire Integration & Migration

Feb 2012Mar 2015 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Bangalore · On-site

  • Delivered multiple data migration projects across onshore and offshore locations using the Guidewire Insurance Suite. Developed and implemented technical solutions throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC), ensuring seamless client software, hardware, and user integrations. Built reusable ETL frameworks for insurance data migration, boosting project scalability and efficiency. Received the EY Feather in the Cap Award for successfully completing the Guidewire implementation for Nationwide.
Data MigrationGuidewire ImplementationTechnical Solutions DevelopmentData ManagementTechnical Leadership

Cognizant technology solutions

Programmer Analyst

Jan 2011Feb 2012 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Served as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in proprietary implementations, creating technical solutions aligned with customer, employee, and stakeholder objectives. Optimized existing processes and procedures, ensuring secure and robust system management. Developed custom frameworks for data validation and cleansing, enhancing accuracy. Achieved the SQL Expert title from the Cognizant Database community for exceptional database optimization efforts.
Database OptimizationTechnical Solutions AlignmentData Management

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Software Engineer

Jul 2009Jan 2011 · 1 yr 6 mos · Greater Chennai Area · On-site

  • Developed and maintained proprietary software and HR portals using PHP and MS SQL, improving internal operations and enhancing data management practices. Streamlined data extraction and reporting processes, boosting operational efficiency. Provided technical assistance, performed data modeling, and documented all processes and reports for clients and management, ensuring accuracy and compliance with cybersecurity standards.
Software DevelopmentData Management

Education

KGISL IIM

Master's degree — Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

Aug 2005Apr 2008

University of Calicut

Bachelor's degree — Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Statistics

Aug 2002Apr 2005

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