Harshavardhan Kannan

CEO

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India4 yrs 6 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in Intelligent Automation and digital transformation.
Strong background in functional safety and project management.
Pursuing an Executive MBA to enhance product leadership skills.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Leader in Retail Technology with expertise in Intelligent Automation and Project Management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product LeadershipRobotic Process Automation (rpa)Project ManagementFunctional SafetyLeadership

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsBusiness Process ImprovementMicrosoft AzureInternet of Things (IoT)Agentic WorkflowsAgentic AutomationAgile Project ManagementOracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) CloudProcess OptimizationProject PlanningQuality ManagementResource ManagementTime ManagementBig Picture ViewISO 26262

About

As Product Lead at Albertsons Companies India, I contribute to strategic initiatives and product leadership by leveraging prior experience in functional safety and project management from Synopsys Inc. My previous role focused on organizing project kickoff meetings, developing detailed project plans, and ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 standards through safety analyses such as FMEA and FTA. Currently pursuing an Executive MBA in Product Leadership at the Institute of Product Leadership, I aim to enhance my expertise in product innovation and operations management. My academic foundation in Operations Management and Electrical and Electronics Engineering, coupled with certifications in data visualization and SQL, supports my ability to align technical processes with strategic business objectives.

Experience

4 yrs 6 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 10 mos

Average Tenure

8 mos

Current Experience

Albertsons companies india

Product Leader - Intelligent Automation

Oct 2025 – Present · 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Leading the digital transformation of retail operations by spearheading the strategy and execution of Intelligent Automation solutions. I partner with cross-functional leadership to deploy IoT solutions, AI/ML models, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and Generative AI agents that drive operational excellence and redefine the grocery shopping experience for millions.

Analytical SkillsBusiness Process ImprovementMicrosoft AzureInternet of Things (IoT)Robotic Process Automation (RPA)Agentic Workflows+4

Synopsys inc

4 roles

Senior Project Engineering Manager

May 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

. Organize and lead project kickoff meetings to define objectives, deliverables, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.
. Develop detailed project plans, including milestones, timelines, and dependencies, ensuring alignment with functional safety goals.
. Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to functional safety, project timelines, and resource constraints.
. Ensure compliance with ISO 26262 and other relevant safety standards during all project phases.
. Assess the implementation of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and other safety analysis techniques.
. Perform detailed reviews of all safety-related work products and ensure work products meet the quality and rigor required by ISO 26262.
. Coordinate internal and external audits, assessments, and reviews of functional safety processes and deliverables.
. Ensure all functional safety deliverables, including safety case documentation, are completed and delivered to stakeholders.
. Document best practices, challenges, and solutions to build a repository for future projects.

Business Process ImprovementProcess OptimizationProject PlanningQuality ManagementResource ManagementTime Management+7

Program Manager

Promoted

Apr 2022 – Apr 2024 · 2 yrs

Led the HBM projects from initiation to closure, collaborating with product managers and engineering teams for successful execution.
Managed resource allocation for a team of 300 members, ensuring alignment with project goals and budget.
Spearheaded a new Operations initiative for the Memory interface IP team, engaging with vendors to implement efficient Project Management software.
Ensured project time management and quality control, meeting forecasted hours and contributing to overall project success.

Business Intelligence (BI)Microsoft PowerPointTime ManagementBusiness Process ImprovementLeadershipQuality Management+8

Associate Program Manager

Sep 2021 – Mar 2022 · 6 mos

Led data migration to a Resource management software, facilitating team adaptation and internal process improvement.
Managed project support activities and maintained enterprise time management for Synopsys Inc in Bengaluru, India.

CommunicationMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OfficeOperations Management

Project Management Intern

Sep 2020 – Sep 2021 · 1 yr

Maintained project details for the Memory Interface IP team at Synopsys Inc.
Learned Enterprise Time Management tool and headcount planning across the organization.
Assisted senior Project Managers in executing projects efficiently.

Microsoft PowerPointTime ManagementMicrosoft ExcelBusiness Process Improvement