Nikhil Mudaliar

Product Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India21 yrs 9 mos experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Led development of patented collision detection systems.
Successfully contributed to Zendrive's acquisition by Intuit.
Empowered millions with innovative driving safety solutions.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Leader in Automotive and Fintech sectors with a focus on AI-driven solutions.

Contact

dearnikhil@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Software Product ManagementMachine Learning

Other Skills

Algorithm DesignAutomotive ElectronicsAutomotive ProductsAutomotive SafetyBig DataBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyData AnalyticsEmbedded SystemsMarket ResearchMatlabNew Business DevelopmentPostgreSQLPre-salesPredictive Analytics

About

As a seasoned product leader, I specialize in helping cross-functional teams focus, prioritize, and execute to deliver innovative, high-impact products and solutions. With hands-on expertise in Algorithms, Data Science, and AI, I have a strong ability to translate metrics like precision and recall into practical, value-driven products that enhance consumers' lives. I have extensive experience spanning customer-facing roles, including over 5 years in Sales and Business Development, giving me a unique perspective on bridging the gap between technical teams and market needs. I’ve developed patented collision detection systems, now deployed on millions of phones and cars. Over the course of eight years at Zendrive, I led the development, product management, and sales of deep-learning-based collision detection solutions that contributed a majority to the company's revenue. This work ultimately culminated in a successful exit, with Zendrive being acquired by Intuit.

Experience

Credit karma

Staff Product Manager

Jul 2024 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Part of founding team of Credit Karma in India with the acquisition of Zendrive
Creating a safe driving score that will empower over 130 million Credit Karma members improve their driving, help save on car insurance and make roads safer!

Software Product ManagementMachine Learning

Zendrive

5 roles

Principal Product Manager

Jan 2023 – Jul 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos

Led product management for data science and software (SDK) teams
Delivered software including AI algorithms live on millions on phones!

Software Product ManagementMachine Learning

Staff Product Manager

Aug 2021 – Apr 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos

Software Product ManagementMachine Learning

Senior Product Manager

Promoted

Jan 2019 – Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Support development and deployment of data science algorithms in driver safety applications deployed on millions of smartphones.

Software Product ManagementMachine Learning

Data Scientist

Jan 2018 – Dec 2018 · 11 mos

Development of algorithms to detect driving behaviour and collisions on smartphones
Support sales and business development to large enterprise customers

Machine Learning

Data Science Analyst

Jul 2016 – Dec 2017 · 1 yr 5 mos

Validation system for collisions detected in the field on mobile phones
Algorithm design, testing, validation and implementation

Machine Learning

Etas

Account Manager

Dec 2012 – Jul 2016 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Southern India

Consultative selling of embedded design & develpment solutions to Auto OEM's and Tier-I ECU suppliers
Assiting OEM's and Tier I suppliers in design and development of next generation automotive technology

Sasken communication technologies

Business Development Manager

May 2011 – Dec 2012 · 1 yr 7 mos · Bangalore, India

Responsible for business development and market research
Follow trends in business & technology and develop winning go to market strategies
Responsible for creating solutions in Telematics, Fleet management

Trw

2 roles

Team Lead and Senior Algorithm Engineer

Feb 2007 – Mar 2010 · 3 yrs 1 mo

· Designing collision detection algorithms and saving lives!
· Played key role in developing algorithms for low cost crash sensing systems by inventing innovative cost saving solutions while maintaining or enhancing performance, adapted by multiple
OEMs in BRIC markets; Generating over $2 million annual revenues.
· Led global customer teams drawn from US, Europe & China for specific OEMs.

Algorithm Engineer

Feb 2004 – Feb 2007 · 3 yrs

Collaborated with OEMs to define & interpret complex passenger safety specifications in USA, Europe & BRIC countries and developed algorithms to meet the specifications.
Discussed and negotiated algorithm performance, development schedule and cost with OEMs in a fast paced environment to successfully launch many global vehicle platforms..
Interacted with most major global OEM’s from USA, Europe & Asia-Pacific (Japan, Korea, China & India) with sole responsibility for accounts generating in excess of $5 million annual revenues.
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, carried out annual cost saving green belt projects.
Led a global customer team with over 10 members in USA, Europe & China in charge of complete development work for accounts generating in excess of $10 million annual revenues.
Awarded 2 patents by TRW for developing low cost crash sensing solutions. (US Patent Numbers: 7,840,325 & 20100057288)