Karthikeyan Ravichandran

Project Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India21 yrs 4 mos experience

AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

Proven track record in AI product delivery.
Expert in managing complex AI/ML projects.
Strong background in regulatory compliance and ethics.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned AI/ML Project Manager with expertise in SaaS product development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Ai/ml Product ManagementProject ManagementProduct Development

Other Skills

AIMachine LearningData ScienceAgile MethodologiesRegulatory ComplianceBudget ManagementGoogle GeminiGoogle Vertex AIManagementLean Six SigmaProduct ManagementCitrix XenAppAI/MLC#ASP.Net

About

Dynamic and forward-thinking AI Innovation Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering intelligent and secure AI products, backed by deep expertise in AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science. Specialized in managing end-to-end AI/ML product development—from ideation to deployment—while navigating complex dependencies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and aligning with business goals. Known for driving breakthrough innovation through agile execution, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic thinking. Experienced in leading global AI initiatives that translate data into action, automate decision-making, and unlock business value across industries.

Experience

Neem consulting limited

Project Manager

Apr 2023 – Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Key Responsibilities:
Manage the development of AI-driven consumer applications, utilizing Google Gemini for image detection and Google Vertex AI for personalized recipe recommendations, with a team size of 7 to 10 members.
Develop consumer journeys.
Conduct industry and competitor analysis to drive the innovation of cutting-edge capabilities.
Ensure products remain at the forefront of AI trends by integrating the latest advancements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams like Security, Legal, Compliance, etc., and drive engineering teams to implement advisory actions.
Provide expert guidance on regulatory compliance and AI ethics, ensuring robust risk mitigation strategies.
Managing budget - Develop and deliver projects within the committed budget and with timelines.
Define KPIs and achieve.
Notable Achievements:
Successfully integrated Google Gemini Image Recognition technology into the application and increased the engagement rate to 86%.
Streamlined project workflows using Agile methodologies, improving efficiency and collaboration.
Reduced tools and infrastructure costs by 30% through strategic adoption of cost-effective solutions.
Improved AI recommendation quality from 60% to 90%

AIMachine LearningData ScienceAgile MethodologiesRegulatory ComplianceBudget Management+2

Cloud software group

Project Manager

Oct 2007 – Feb 2023 · 15 yrs 4 mos · Bangalore

Key Responsibilities:
Manage engineering development team of 6 members and delivered components for Application & Desktop Virtualization product (Citrix XenApp); mentor them, encourage them and keep the momentum.
Interact with Business Owners, and Product Owners in PI Planning (Program Increment) meeting and groom user stories for engineers and plan it iterations.
Manage product schedules, timelines and deliver it on-time as per PI plan.
Interact with customers to resolve critical issues and identify the root cause.
Collaborate with leadership to define and track OKRs, aligning engineering outcomes with business objectives.
Drive continuous improvements by Kaizen and Lean Six Sigma process.
Notable Achievements:
Delivered 60+ unique product components in 2022.
Developed AI/ML-driven solution that predicts customer retention by analyzing Voice of Customer (VoC) data.
Architected and developed analytics dashboards "Process Chain" using C#, ASP.Net, Jira REST APIs,... for data-driven decision-making, saving hours of effort every week.
Implemented Google’s 'Attribute Component Capability' model to cut development cycles in half and increase component reusability.
Drove engineering excellence through defect advocacy, lean practices, and mentoring in quality-first development culture.
Streamlined the release process through Value Stream Mapping workshops, cutting pull-request cycle time from 10 days to 3 days.
Granted AI/ML patent focused on enhancing user experience through Artificial neural networks.

ManagementAgile MethodologiesLean Six SigmaProduct ManagementProject ManagementProduct Development

Wipro technologies

Software Engineer

Dec 2003 – Sep 2007 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Bangalore

End-to-end project delivery, ensuring timely execution with a strong focus on quality and engineering excellence.
Conduct technical and code reviews to enforce development standards, improve code quality, and ensure maintainability.
Enabled high team productivity by proactively resolving technical blockers within 24-hour SLAs, minimizing downtime and delivery risks.

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