Raj Kumar Sekar

Product Manager

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India14 yrs 10 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 14+ years in IT with strong Agile expertise
  • Led AI-powered chatbot development for investment products
  • Proven ability to bridge business and technical teams
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Manager with strong expertise in Fintech and Quality Assurance.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementProduct StrategyProduct DiscoveryQuality AssuranceTest ManagementSoftware Testing

Other Skills

API TestingATTLASSIAN -JIRAAgile MethodologiesAgile TestingAnalytical SkillsAttention to DetailB2CBacklog ManagementBlack Box TestingBugzillaBuild Strong RelationshipsClient RequirementsComplex SystemsConsumer InternetCooperation

About

🌟 Seasoned IT Professional | Certified Scrum Product Owner | Future-Focused Product Manager | AI-Driven Product Innovator 🌟 With 14+ years of experience in the IT industry, I bring a rich blend of domain expertise across Regulatory, Finance, and Telecom along with a strong command of Agile product development. I’m passionate about building meaningful, scalable products that simplify complexity and deliver measurable business impact. As a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), I’ve led cross-functional teams, shaped product strategy, and driven end-to-end delivery across diverse environments. My foundation in Quality Assurance strengthens my detail-oriented approach and ensures customer-centric, high-quality outcomes. 💡 AI Experience Highlight: Recently, I led the development of an AI-powered chatbot for an investment-based product—serving as Product Owner for the entire initiative. I collaborated with engineering, data science, and compliance teams to define conversational flows, align with regulatory requirements, and improve user engagement. The chatbot enhanced customer self-service and reduced operational support needs, showcasing my ability to drive AI-enabled product innovation. 🔹 Key Strengths: ✔️ 14+ years in IT, including 7+ years in Agile environments ✔️ Strong hands-on Product Owner experience ✔️ Expertise in Regulatory Compliance, FinTech, and Telecom BSS ✔️ Proven ability to bridge business and technical teams ✔️ Experienced in AI-driven features and digital automation ✔️ Advocate for continuous improvement and user-first design 🚀 On a Mission: I’m actively transitioning into full-scale Product Management roles, deepening my skills in product strategy, roadmap development, data-driven decision making, and market analysis. I value growth, collaboration, and building products that solve real-world problems. 🎯 Let’s Connect: I’m open to mentorship, networking, and impactful opportunities in the product space. 📩 Reach me at yrajkumarsekar@gmail.com or connect with me here on LinkedIn. Together, let’s build products that matter. 💡✨ #ProductOwner #ProductManager #AIProducts #Agile #CSPO #FinTech #RegTech #TelecomSolutions #DigitalTransformation #Chatbots #AI

Experience

14 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 5 mos
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Salzer technologies limited

Product Owner

Jun 2019Apr 2025 · 5 yrs 10 mos · Greater Chennai Area · Hybrid

  • 🚀 Crafted and defined product strategy and vision to drive success.
  • 🌐 Collaborated with customers, customer-facing teams, and leadership to understand needs and use cases.
  • 📑 Developed detailed PRDs encompassing current landscape, objectives, value propositions, and success criteria.
  • 🛠️ Built PRDs, working closely with design and engineering for timely feature development and release.
  • 🤝 Engaged with stakeholders (Sales, Professional Services, Customer Success) to gather insights and share roadmap.
  • 🎯 Prioritized product requirements for effective implementation.
  • 🤹‍♂️ Collaborated with cross-functional teams for seamless execution.
  • 🎨 Defined product features and designed user interfaces.
  • 🕵️ Monitored and analyzed the competitive landscape for strategic decision-making.
  • 👁️‍🗨️ Oversaw product development to ensure alignment with requirements.
  • 🔄 Coordinated user testing, gathering and implementing feedback.
  • 🚀 Planned and executed successful product launches.
  • 📊 Monitored product performance, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • 🗣️ Acted as the voice of the customer, continuously gathering feedback.
  • 🔄 Managed the entire product lifecycle from inception to delivery.
  • 💵 Oversaw and managed the product budget for optimal resource allocation.
  • 🤝 Collaborated with customer support for efficient issue resolution.
  • 🚦 Demonstrated proactivity and problem-solving mindset, addressing quality issues early in development.
  • 🌟 Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing feedback and setting objectives for team enhancement.
FRDB2CStrategic DevelopmentProduct VisionTelecommunicationsOral Communication+49

Zuora

Product Lead

Oct 2017May 2019 · 1 yr 7 mos · Greater Chennai Area · On-site

  • Developed a data-driven project management culture by building KPI dashboards for executives around feature development and product life-cycles
  • Worked cross-functionally with executive leadership and marketing teams to understand customer pain-points and translate them into actionable user stories
  • Created and improved 33% of systems and protocols to share work and information related to metrics measurement, business operations, and operations management
  • Led and managed projects, ensuring successful implementation and delivery
FRDB2CAPI TestingProduct VisionProduct DiscoveryFinancial Technology+35

An island, llc

Lead Software QA Engineer

Jul 2015Oct 2017 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Greater Chennai Area

  • 🔍 Test Management Expert | Driving Quality and Efficiency | Leading Successful Testing Initiatives
  • 💼 Highlights of My Expertise 💼
  • Estimating Test Effort and Building High-Performing Testing Teams
  • Creating Test Schedules with Task Assignments and Dependencies
  • Developing and Managing Manual Test Cases for ERP Applications
  • Leading and Mentoring Testers in Their Daily Duties
  • Ensuring Thorough Testing per Test Plan Documentation
  • 👥 Empowering Teams for Excellence 👥
  • As a team leader, I identify the training needs of Software Test Engineers and guide them in generating effective test cases and test data. I take pride in fostering a collaborative environment where team members can excel in their roles.
  • 🚀 Automation Advocacy 🚀
  • I am a strong advocate for test automation and proficient in reviewing and enhancing test automation created by my team. I own and maintain the test automation suite of projects, enabling efficient testing processes.
  • 💡 Efficient Defect Management 💡
  • Defect tracking is crucial to any project's success. I meticulously review and assign defects to the relevant developers, ensuring timely resolution and re-testing of the fixed issues.
  • 📈 Data-Driven Insights 📈
  • To ensure transparency and informed decision-making, I maintain comprehensive tracking matrices with relevant test case and suite information. This allows stakeholders to access key insights into project testing progress.
  • 📊 Delivering Results 📊
  • My commitment to excellence shines through as I consolidate and report test results to concerned stakeholders. My focus on driving quality and efficiency results in successful testing initiatives.
FRDB2CAgile TestingComplex SystemsMacrosRequirements Traceability+12

Atreya technosoft pvt. ltd.

Software Engineer in Test

Apr 2014Jul 2015 · 1 yr 3 mos · Greater Chennai Area · On-site

  • 🔍 Quality Assurance Specialist | Driving Software Excellence through Comprehensive Testing | Automotive Domain
  • Worked as a Software Testing Engineer at Daimler Vehicles India Private Limited - Bharat Benz
  • 💼 Highlights of My Expertise 💼
  • Developing Comprehensive Test Plans and Strategies
  • Creating Test Cases Based on Functional Requirements
  • Executing Test Cases for Software Validation and Quality Assurance
  • Designing and Implementing Automated Test Scripts and Frameworks
  • Conducting Regression and Performance Testing for Robust Software Evaluation
  • 🚀 Driving Efficient Testing Practices 🚀
  • I take pride in designing and implementing test automation frameworks that enhance testing efficiency and coverage. My expertise in test data management ensures the availability and integrity of essential data required for testing scenarios.
  • 💡 Collaboration for Success 💡
  • Collaborating closely with developers, I identify and report software defects promptly, ensuring they are resolved effectively. I track and manage the defect lifecycle to achieve timely issue resolution.
  • 📊 Measuring Performance Excellence 📊
  • To evaluate system performance and responsiveness, I design and execute performance tests under varying loads. This approach ensures the software meets user expectations and performs optimally.
  • 📈 Results-Driven Documentation 📈
  • My dedication to thoroughness is reflected in my comprehensive documentation of test plans, test cases, and test results. I provide timely updates on testing progress and create test summary reports for stakeholders.
Test ExecutionSanity TestingBugzillaWeb TestingQuality AssuranceSoftware Testing

Codemantra, llc

Software Tester

Mar 2011Nov 2013 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Greater Chennai Area

  • 🔍 Software Development Team Member | QA Testing Expert | Ensuring Product Quality and Compliance
  • 💼 Highlights of My Expertise 💼
  • Test Scenario and Test Case Preparation
  • Integration, System, and Regression Testing
  • Thorough QA Testing Reporting for Release Readiness
  • Defect and Issue Reporting for Timely Resolution
  • Product Release Responsibilities and User Manual Preparation
  • 🚀 Ensuring Product Excellence 🚀
  • I take pride in contributing to the success of software development projects by ensuring product quality through exhaustive testing and browser compatibility testing. My responsibilities encompass the preparation of test cases and test data, as well as their execution.
  • 💡 Collaboration for Quality Assurance 💡
  • Collaborating closely with QA testing teams, I actively participate in developing and implementing quality-assurance and quality-control methodologies. My focus on compliance with QA standards and customer specifications ensures a seamless testing process.
  • 📊 Results-Driven Reporting 📊
  • I have delivered thorough QA testing reports that play a pivotal role in determining product quality and release readiness. My defect and issues reporting ensures timely resolution and maintains project status transparency.
  • 📈 Taking Ownership of Deliverables 📈
  • As a proactive team member, I take full responsibility for the successful release of products. Additionally, I prepare user manual documents to facilitate user understanding and product utilization.
Sanity TestingE-CommerceBugzillaQuality AssuranceSoftware Testing

Scientific publishing services pvt ltd

Data Administrator

Nov 2009Feb 2011 · 1 yr 3 mos · Greater Chennai Area

  • Data Administrator & Tester | Driving Data Excellence in E-Publishing | Chennai
Sanity Testing

Education

Alagappa University

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Feb 2010Feb 2012

Anna University Chennai

Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.) — Computer Science

Jan 2007Jan 2010

University of Madras

Bachelor of computer application — Computer Science

Jan 2003Jan 2006

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