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Shatru Naik

Associate Partner

Hyderabad, Telangana, India27 yrs 10 mos experience
AI ML PractitionerAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Led AI-driven product strategies for multiple successful acquisitions.
  • Expert in managing cross-functional teams across diverse technologies.
  • Proven track record in delivering high-value, market-ready solutions.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and EdTech expert with strong capabilities in product management and operations.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product StrategyAi & Ml ProductsIntegrated Product ManagementProject ManagementProduct ManagementGo-to-market StrategyOperations Management

Other Skills

Creative IdeationCustomer SuccessConversational AIDocumentationGenerative AIPaymentsKey Performance IndicatorsSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Product DevelopmentMarket ResearchProject ReviewsAgile MethodologiesMarketing StrategyMarket AnalysisProduct Requirements

About

Seasoned technology leader with extensive hands-on experience in building and scaling product and services companies from offshore development centers in India. I have contributed to multiple products and companies that were successfully acquired by large enterprises, demonstrating my ability to create high-value, market-ready solutions. I specialize in developing product strategies aligned with customer needs, analyzing competitive landscapes, and defining clear product roadmaps that drive business outcomes. My experience spans end-to-end product development, cross-functional stakeholder collaboration, and managing delivery across diverse technology teams. Throughout my career, I have worked in key leadership roles of Project Mgmt., Delivery Mgmt., Operations Mgmt., and Strategy Mgmt.. I have managed products and platforms across AI & ML, EDI, Oracle Retail, Workforce Management, HRMS, Payroll, CRM, Mobile Applications, Payments, etc.

Experience

27 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs
Average Tenure
2 yrs 6 mos
Current Experience

Pranathi software services pvt. ltd

Director of Strategy & Delivery

Dec 2023Present · 2 yrs 6 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

  • At Pranathi Software Services, a subsidiary of SPG America (https://www.spgamerica.com/), the organization delivers a comprehensive portfolio of AI & ML–driven products and services engineered to solve complex business challenges and accelerate outcomes.
  • Core Leadership & Execution Areas:
  • Strategic Product Planning & Vision — defining north-star outcomes aligned to business value.
  • Product Leadership & AI Depth — hands-on expertise across multiple AI-led product lines.
  • Product Strategy, Delivery & Execution — end-to-end ownership from ideation to scale.
  • Product Portfolio Leadership — People, Payroll & Benefits Technology.
  • Director of Product Management — HCM, ATS, PMS, and customized AI solutions including:
  • AI Calling Agents & Avatar Agents
  • AI Business Plans & Investor Decks
  • Product Documentation (BRD, FRD, SRS, Wireframes, Code)
  • Avatar Bots tailored to client-specific needs
  • Head of Product Strategy & Product Management — team leadership, roadmap ownership, and executive stakeholder alignment.
  • Performance Measurement & Executive Reporting — outcome-driven metrics and governance.
  • Internal AI Transformation — AI successfully deployed to improve efficiency, reduce manpower, and accelerate delivery.
Creative IdeationGo-to-Market StrategyCustomer SuccessConversational AIDocumentationGenerative AI+15

Cashapona technologies

Integrated Product Management

Apr 2021Oct 2023 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · Hybrid

  • Integrated Product Management overseeing multiple projects, including a health broker client based in North Carolina, USA. Managing set of product managers who handling cross functional teams from different companies and countries.
  • Responsibilities include:
  • Integrating applications across 10 business units, such as building shared platforms like payment portals, encrypted email systems, payment collection portals, and dedicated portals for specific business units.
  • Migrating legacy applications and large datasets seamlessly, ensuring zero downtime.
  • Streamlining repetitive tasks to enhance efficiency, saving both time and resources.
  • Leading five diverse project teams focused on development and data migration.
Customer SuccessDocumentationStakeholder ManagementUser Experience (UX)Project ManagementClient Billing+4

Mwm solutions

Head - Product Management & Delivery

Sep 2016Mar 2021 · 4 yrs 6 mos · Hyderabad, Tealanagana · On-site

  • Key Roles:
  • Defined product vision and strategy.
  • Created product roadmaps and prioritized features.
  • Engaged with stakeholders and defined user stories.
  • Planned sprints, releases, and managed operations.
  • About MWM Solutions:
  • A SaaS-based Project Management System for Vehicle Technology Integrators via web and mobile apps. Key features include:
  • Project and schedule management.
  • Vehicle installation records.
  • Contact management and time tracking.
  • Dashboards, reporting, and built-in CMS.
  • Subscription, billing, and admin portal tools.
Creative IdeationCustomer SuccessDocumentationProduct OwnerPaymentsBusiness-to-Business (B2B)+13

Maths9.com (a product of hatchling technologies)

Principal Consultant

Sep 2013Jul 2018 · 4 yrs 10 mos · Hyderabad, India

  • Ideating the idea to execution of the agile product development
  • Product management and go to market strategy
  • Manage and engage highly qualified technical and content teams
  • Setup and manage bootstrapped startup operations
  • Handling the production issues and support of product using Asana.
  • Maths9.com is mathematics practice application to master in each skill through interactive questions with fun! Targeting global K-12 Children.
Customer Service ManagementCreative IdeationGo-to-Market StrategyDocumentationProduct OwnerPayments+19

Guruswara

Director Operations

May 2011Aug 2013 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Hyderabad, India · On-site

  • Oversee the daily Indian operations, ensuring that the company runs smoothly and efficiently.
  • Manage Indian team and product marketing
  • Engage high power product team to get delivery in time
  • Manage production & customer support of two music products - Listening songs & Karaoke, and Carnatic Learning
  • Sales, marketing and launch strategies
  • Recruited and managed technical and functional team of 50+ employees
  • Reporting directly to Founder & CEO
  • GuruSwara is the first of its kind online music learning solution for vocal excellence that has been developed to revolutionize and transform Classical music learning and practicing methodology. Muzigle is the world's largest social music network for global Indians. Worked on cloud music service product development, support and launch - GuruSwara.com and Muzigle.com
Customer Service ManagementCreative IdeationGo-to-Market StrategyDocumentationPaymentsBusiness-to-Business (B2B)+20

Skillbell

Head Operations

Sep 2009May 2011 · 1 yr 8 mos · Hyderabad, India · On-site

  • Led the core management team in operations, product development, sales & marketing, mentoring, and recruitment
  • Delivered outsourcing projects to US and African clients
  • Oversaw production support for a visa processing project and in-house products
  • Increased employee strength from 12 to over 200
  • Improved operations efficiency by reducing costs, enhancing results, and creating a positive work environment
  • Implemented policies that boosted employee engagement and productivity by 50%
  • Cut 25% of indirect costs and generated 80% of revenues from services
  • Reviewed and finalized all contracts (employee/client/vendor) according to company policy
  • Directed sales, marketing and launch strategies for various products and portals
  • Contributed to the core management team’s vision and goals
  • SkillBell Technologies is a company that provides multimedia and web development services. I worked on developing and launching services and products such as supergoodmovies, DemandB, realsoil, and BudgetBell.
Customer Service ManagementCreative IdeationCustomer SuccessDocumentationPaymentsBusiness-to-Business (B2B)+18

Versant technologies private limited (acquired by aspire systems)

Director of Operations & Offshore Center

Jul 2004Aug 2009 · 5 yrs 1 mo · Hyderabad, India

  • Oversee the daily operations of the company, ensuring that the company runs smoothly and efficiently.
  • Drive the implementation of business strategies, plans, and procedures.
  • Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth, establishing policies that promote company culture and vision.
  • Reported directly to the Founder & CEO of the US parent company
  • Managed and delivered various projects (services and products) from offshore, including EDI, EAI, Oracle Retail, CRM/ATS, and events portal
  • Manage product owners and project managers to deliver projects in time and with quality.
  • Product development over see and manger global product support.
  • Set up and led multiple teams of EDI, EAI, Oracle Retail development practices, US staffing, product development, sales, marketing, and support
  • Supported 7000+ users of CRM/ATS product in US and India, and managed the customization, production, and customer support teams from offshore office
  • Delivered projects to clients using Oracle Retail and EDI technologies, and ensured high quality and customer satisfaction
  • Handled products such as cBizOneIndia, meraevents.com, and centranex, and oversaw their development, sales, marketing, and support
  • Built infrastructure for multiple offices of 30K Sq ft / 300 seats, and maintained ISO policies and standards
  • Achieved steady growth from 3 employees to 300+ niche skilled employees, and grew from Sr. Software Engineer to Project Manager, Product Manager, Head Operations, Director during my tenure.
  • Versant Technologies is a global software technology company with in-depth experience and specialization in Oracle Retail Implementation, Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and Software Development. [ Acquired by Aspire Systems]
Customer Service ManagementCreative IdeationGo-to-Market StrategyCustomer SuccessDocumentationEarly-stage Startups+22

Jnt university

Freelancer and Lecturer

Apr 2002Jun 2004 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Teaching B-Tech & M-Tech students for various subjects like Programming langs., DBMS, OS, Simulations, Comp. NWs,....
  • Automation of departments & Academic Section(handled project).
  • Published research papers on Virtual reality.
  • Developed business applications on freelance.

Cypher infotech

Software Engineer

Oct 1999Apr 2002 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Worked on AS/400 and dot net projects.

Ngk indsoft

Software Engineer

Jan 1998Sep 1999 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Worked on AS/400 projects

Education

JNTU, M-Tech, Computer Science

M-Tech — Computer Science

JNTU, B -Tech, Electronic & Communications Engg.

B -Tech — Electronic & Communications Engg.

Jan 1993Jan 1997

Govt. Polytechnic Anantapur

Diploma — EC

Jan 1989Jan 1993

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