Kushal M K ā Product Manager
š Tech Leadership | 14+ Years Driving Excellence Handsāon Principal Engineer and Enterprise Architect with 14+ years delivering revenue and consumer technology at global scale (CPG, retail, eācommerce, telecom, gov). I blend systems design & coding (lowālatency services, streaming, OLAP, SRE) with enterprise architecture (capability maps, roadmaps, governance, vendor leadership). I operate across SalesTech, MarTech, and AdTech/Retail Media, modernizing TPM/TPO, identity, and measurement platforms, and proving ROI with auditable, contractāfirst integrations. š Building & Leading Exceptional Engineering Teams: True success in technology isn't solely about the lines of code we write; it's about the people behind that code. I've had the privilege of mentoring, developing, and leading top-tier engineering teams, spanning multiple geographies. š Strategic & Tactical Excellence: My role has always been about balancing the bird's eye view with ground-level execution. From envisioning product roadmaps with senior stakeholders to refining the minutiae of software processes, I bring a holistic approach to the tech world. š” Promoting Ethical & Best Practices: Ethical considerations and company values aren't just buzzwords for me. They are integral to how I operate, ensuring that every project not only meets business objectives but also aligns with the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct. š Continuous Learning & Adaptability: The tech landscape is ever-evolving, and so am I. By fostering a culture of continuous learning, I ensure that both myself and my teams remain adaptable, updated, and always ready for the next big disruption. I hold a strong academic background with a Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Science, augmented by hands-on experience in building resilient and scalable systems. My expertise is further enriched by strong leadership stints, where I've overseen multiple teams and engineering managers, ensuring seamless collaboration across different locales. Looking forward to connecting with like-minded professionals who are passionate about leveraging technology to create a lasting impact. Commercial EA, Hybrid EngineerāArchitect, SalesTech, MarTech, Retail Media, AdTech, TPM, TPO, Visualfabriq, Links/Lynx, Consumer 360, Loyalty, Clean Room, Consent, CIAM, DXP, APIāfirst, Eventāfirst, Kafka, Flink, dbt, Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, Druid, ClickHouse, Feature Store, SLOs, SOX, Data Contracts, Schema Registry, Run Ledger, DLQ, Replay, FinOps, K8s, IaC.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Cloud Architect with extensive experience in software development and team leadership.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 13 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Software Development
- Leadership
- Web Development
- Cloud Architecture
Career Highlights
- 14+ years in tech leadership and engineering.
- Expert in cloud architecture and scalable systems.
- Proven track record in mentoring and team development.
Work Experience
Kenvue
Sr Manager | Prinicpal Solution Architect | Commercial - SalesTech | MarTech | AdTech (2 yrs 7 mos)
Software Engineering Manager | Staff Engineer (1 yr 9 mos)
Cyara
Technical Lead (1 yr 10 mos)
MatchBox Exchange - Container Logistics
Senior Engineer (10 mos)
Emerson Automation Solutions
Principal Engineer (11 mos)
Walmart Labs
Senior Engineer (1 yr)
Engineer III - Technical Lead (3 yrs 5 mos)
Engineer II - EIM Analytics (2 yrs 3 mos)
Siemens Technology India
Senior System Engineer (2 yrs 2 mos)
National Informatics Center
Developer (9 mos)
Education
Master's degree at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
Bachelor of Engineering - BE at Visvesvaraya Technological University