Ragul Puhazhendi

Co-Founder

Boston, Massachusetts, United States8 yrs 9 mos experience
AI ML PractitionerAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Successfully launched and scaled multiple SaaS products.
  • Led 40+ immersive technology deployments across various industries.
  • Achieved $90M+ savings potential through innovative product development.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS Product Manager specializing in AI and immersive technologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementStrategic PlanningData AnalysisConsulting & StrategyAi & Ar TechnologiesGo-to-market StrategyProduct DevelopmentProject ManagementLeadership

Other Skills

3D3D Computer Aided Design (3D CAD)3D Modeling3D RenderingA/B TestingAI & XR StrategyAR/VR App DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsApplication FrameworksArtificial Intelligence (AI)Attention to DetailAugmented Reality (AR)AutoCADBlenderBuild Strong Relationships

About

πŸš€ Product Manager | Digital Transformation Leader Results-driven Product Manager with a track record of launching and scaling two SaaS products from concept to market, specializing in AR/VR, Generative AI, and Advanced Analytics. I previously founded and scaled a tech startup developing immersive training software, growing it from 0 to $500K in revenue. With 40+ successful immersive technology deployments, I have led digital transformation initiatives across industries including manufacturing, e-commerce, power, edtech, sports entertainment, and consumer products. My expertise spans learning, training, skill development, brand engagement, and marketing solutions, helping businesses adopt cutting-edge AI and XR technologies to drive measurable impact. πŸ”Ή SaaS Product Demo (3D Work Instructions): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWkrS-MqOiw&list=TLGGdrGi_Le-RJYwNjEwMjAyNA I am passionate about building value-driven digital solutions that bridge the gap between emerging technologies and business needs. Always eager to connect with AI & XR professionals, product leaders, and innovators to explore collaborations and new opportunities. Core Skills βœ… Product Management – Roadmap Strategy, Agile Execution, Feature Prioritization βœ… Project Management – Agile/Scrum, Stakeholder Alignment, Risk Mitigation βœ… Product Marketing – Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy, Positioning, Customer Insights βœ… Business Development – Market Expansion, Partnerships, Revenue Growth βœ… Pricing & Monetization – Price Modeling, Competitive Analysis, Value-Based Pricing βœ… Strategic Planning – Market Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Growth Strategy βœ… Cross-functional Leadership – Engineering, Design, Sales, Marketing, Operations Technical Proficiency πŸ›  Generative AI – RAG, LLM Integrations, AI-Powered Automation πŸ›  AR/VR/XR – Unity3D, Three.js, Immersive Content Development πŸ›  Data Analysis & Visualization – Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python πŸ›  Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) – Agile, Scrum, DevOps Collaboration πŸ›  Cloud Computing – AWS, Azure, GCP πŸ›  UI/UX Design – User Research, Wireframing, Prototyping Let’s connect! πŸ“© Always open to discussing AI, XR, and digital transformation opportunities.

Experience

8 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs
Average Tenure
8 mos
Current Experience

Dassault systèmes

Product Strategy - AI & XR Strategy

Oct 2025 – Present Β· 8 mos Β· Waltham, Massachusetts, United States Β· Hybrid

  • Driving portfolio strategy and Agentic AI roadmap for next-generation design and simulation tools. Leading research and concept development for XR-enabled product experiences, integrating AI assistants into the design workflow to enhance creativity, usability, and automation across the SOLIDWORKS ecosystem. Collaborating cross-functionally with strategy, R&D, and portfolio teams to align innovation priorities with business and customer impact.
AI & XR StrategyPortfolio StrategyCross-functional CollaborationProduct ManagementStrategic Planning

Amazon fulfillment technologies & robotics

Technical Product Manager

May 2025 – Aug 2025 Β· 3 mos Β· Westborough, Massachusetts, United States Β· On-site

  • Defined product vision, requirements & roadmap for a Financial Performance Intelligence tool tracking 1M+ warehouse robots on ROI, savings deviations, and diagnosing root causes with corrective recommendations.
  • Conducted 40+ customer interviews within Finance, Customer Success & Robot Lifecycle teams and translated needs into prioritized user stories, authoring PRFAQs & PRDs to drive cross-functional alignment.
  • Uncovered $90M+ additional savings potential across warehouses in NA & EU through prototype development, defining system design, financial modelling logic, and delivering MVP in 14 weeks.
Product VisionUser StoriesFinancial ModellingProduct ManagementData Analysis

Questrom consulting lab

Graduate Research Consultant

Nov 2024 – May 2025 Β· 6 mos Β· Boston, Massachusetts, United States Β· On-site

  • Developed Pricing & Demand Analytics for Swiss Watch Company - MOVADO
  • Analyzed 4 years of pricing data for 3,000 SKUs, leveraging SQL, Python, and machine learning models to generate insights on price elasticity and revenue optimization.
  • Built price response functions and demand estimation models using regression and machine learning techniques, translating insights into actionable pricing strategies.
  • Designed interactive dashboards in Tableau and Python - Streamlit, enabling cross-functional teams to visualize pricing trends and forecast demand.
  • E-Commerce & Marketing Analytics for Lg.com
  • Analyzed Google Analytics data for an e-commerce platform with 8,000 daily visitors, identifying correlations between promotions and CTR to optimize ad performance and customer acquisition.
  • Provided data-driven marketing recommendations, refining campaign targeting, promotional timing, and conversion strategies.
  • Core Skills & Tools
  • Technical Skills: BigQuery, Python, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Looker Studio, Machine Learning for Pricing Analytics
  • Consulting & Strategy: Customer Consultation, Pricing Strategy Development, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Business Recommendations
Pricing AnalyticsData VisualizationMachine LearningData AnalysisConsulting & Strategy

Fanisko

Product Manager

Jan 2024 – Jul 2024 Β· 6 mos Β· Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Β· Hybrid

  • Gen AI Application for Jewelry Image Curation
  • Led MVP product development of a Generative AI app using Pebbly Fashion API, automating jewelry image curation and reducing manual effort by 4 hours per image.
  • Designed scalable AI workflows with AWS Lambda for serverless automation, optimizing processing time, cost efficiency, and model accuracy.
  • Managed the end-to-end product lifecycle, from user requirements gathering to KPI definition for product features and performance tracking.
  • AI-Powered Tax Audit Automation
  • Achieved an 18% reduction in tax audit time by leading the development of a Gen AI RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) app leveraging OpenAI API, AWS Text tract for PDF data extraction and Pinecone VectorDB
  • Collaborated with engineers, designers, and client stakeholders to define product specifications, oversee development, and ensure timely delivery.
  • AR Engagement App for Cricket World Cup
  • Launched an AR app for the Cricket World Cup, attracting 100,000+ viewers within three weeks. Built on Unity3D with Zappar AR, utilized Blender & Adobe Substance Painter for 3D modelling.
  • Managed the product roadmap, backlog, and sprint planning, while driving an intuitive UX design to enhance engagement.
  • Core Skills & Tools
  • Product Development: MVP Launch, Roadmap Strategy, Agile Execution
  • AI & AR Technologies: Generative AI, RAG, OpenAI, AR/VR App Development
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engineering, Design, and Stakeholder Management
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: KPI Setting, User Insights, Performance Analytics
Generative AIAR/VR App DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationProduct ManagementAI & AR Technologies

Buzzark simulations

Startup Founder and Product Manager | ARVR & SaaS Solutions

Jan 2019 – Jan 2024 Β· 5 yrs Β· Chennai Area, India Β· On-site

  • Scaling a Tech Startup & Driving Business Growth
  • Scaled a tech startup from 0 to $1Mill revenue by leading a 6-member cross-functional team delivering immersive AR/VR software solutions for enterprise clients.
  • Led product strategy and go-to-market execution for international markets, driving adoption across industries.
  • Onboarded 30+ enterprise customers by conducting customer consultations, market research, and pricing strategy development, while establishing strategic channel partnerships in the US and the Middle East.
  • SaaS Product Development & Market Launch
  • Launched a No-Code SaaS platform for creating 3D digital manuals, taking it from concept to market in 12 months.
  • Conducted a market survey with 30 target users, refining the product vision, feature set, and GTM strategy based on insights.
  • Optimized user flows and prioritized features using customer feedback and A/B testing, reducing task completion time by 23% and improving product UX.
  • Enterprise AR/VR & Metaverse Solutions
  • Delivered a Multiplayer Metaverse Platform supporting 500 concurrent users (CCU) with avatars, text, and voice chat, leading end-to-end product development using Unity 3D & Photon Fusion.
  • Designed the technical system architecture and managed solution delivery, ensuring scalability and seamless user interactions.
  • Developed a VR Safety Training app for 15 NTPC power plants, reducing safety incidents by 10% through Digital Twins and immersive simulations.
  • Increased e-commerce conversion rates by 15% through the implementation of AR virtual try-ons, leading technical solution design and managing software development execution.
  • Core Skills & Tools
  • Product Management: Product Spec, Road mapping, Feature Prioritization, MVP Development
  • Go-To-Market Strategy: Market Research, Pricing Strategy, Customer Acquisition
  • AR/VR & Metaverse Technologies: Unity 3D, 3D Modelling, Digital Twins, Storyboard development
  • UX & Data Analytics: A/B Testing, User Research, User Stories
Product StrategyGo-To-Market ExecutionCustomer AcquisitionProduct ManagementGo-To-Market Strategy

Skillveri training solutions pvt ltd

Product Manager

May 2017 – Dec 2018 Β· 1 yr 7 mos Β· Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Β· On-site

  • Identified a $2B market opportunity in the US & Europe through competitive analysis and market research, collaborating with CEO to develop a product roadmap and go-to-market strategy for a VR welding simulator.
  • Delivered MVP of VR welding simulator product in 7 months, driving a 10% increase in market adoption by introducing a new product offering while collaborating with designers, engineers, and marketing team.
  • Developed β€˜Welding Skill Score’ feature by leveraging product analytics to analyze 200+ welding patterns, collaborating with welding experts to conceive an algorithm to analyze user performance metrics.
  • Increased daily product usage by 12% per student by implementing user-centric design enhancements, integrating gamified graphics, and utilizing user feedback from pilot studies to optimize user engagement.
Market ResearchProduct RoadmapUser-Centric DesignProduct ManagementProduct Development

Adani ports and sez

Senior Engineer

May 2016 – May 2017 Β· 1 yr Β· Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Β· On-site

  • Managed 190kW solar plant installation; overseeing budgeting, project planning, ROI analysis & project execution.
  • Utilized data-driven resource planning and predictive analytics to implement preventive maintenance for 16 cranes.
Project PlanningOperational ExcellenceResource ManagementProject ManagementLeadership

Education

Questrom School of Business, Boston University

Master's degree β€” Digital Technology

Sep 2024 – May 2026

Questrom School of Business, Boston University

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Aug 2024 – May 2026

College of Engineering, Guindy

Bachelor of Engineering - BE β€” Mechanical Engineering

Apr 2012 – Apr 2016

International Indian School ,Dammam KSA

High School