Hari Prakash — Product Manager
As a Technical Product Owner at Ford Motors, I leverage over ten years of expertise in product management, business analysis, and innovation to drive operational efficiency and enhance product development. With a proven track record in defining and prioritizing product vision, creating user stories and roadmaps, and managing product backlogs, I am dedicated to delivering high-value products that meet stringent quality standards and timelines. My journey includes a successful stint at Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India, where I led the development and launch of a PLM dashboard application. Utilizing agile methodologies and fostering collaboration across cross-functional and global teams, I ensured the project met its goals and exceeded expectations. In my current role, I excel at identifying bottlenecks and devising effective solutions, facilitating direct communication between customers and technical teams to ensure alignment and understanding of requirements. My experience in coordinating with global groups and delivering comprehensive system training empowers teams for success and drives organizational excellence. Committed to continuous learning and professional growth, I hold a Salesforce Certification and a Design Thinking certificate from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. Looking ahead, I am focusing on upskilling with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) technology to further enhance my capabilities and stay at the forefront of industry advancements. My strengths lie in organizing and prioritizing tasks effectively, facilitating seamless collaboration and knowledge sharing, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. I am passionate about creating products that add significant value to businesses and people alike.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Management expert in the Automotive industry with a strong focus on Agile methodologies.
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Experience: 17 yrs 8 mos
Skills
- Product Management
- Agile Project Management
- Business Analysis
- Agile Methodologies
- Innovation Management
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Project Management
- Product Strategy
- Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Design Engineering
Career Highlights
- Over ten years of expertise in product management.
- Led successful PLM dashboard application launch.
- Certified in Salesforce and Design Thinking.
Work Experience
Ford Motor Company
Technical Product Owner - Business Subject Matter Expert (2 yrs 3 mos)
Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India
Proxy Product Owner (8 yrs 4 mos)
Agile Business Analyst (11 mos)
Research and Innovation Lead (11 mos)
Product Lifecycle Management Specialist (11 mos)
Nissan Motor Corporation
Senior Product Specialist (2 mos)
GGS Information Services
Senior Product Design Engineer (1 yr 8 mos)
Johnson Lifts & Escalators
Mechanical Design Engineer (2 yrs 8 mos)
Education
Design Thinking at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Adventurer | Salesforce Certification at Trailhead by Salesforce
Master of Business Administration - MBA at Alagappa University
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) at Karnataka State Open University
Diploma of Education at Sriram Engineering College
12th at State Board School Examinations (Sec.) & Board of Higher Secondary Examinations, Tamil Nadu (TNSB)
10th at Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
