Vikram Venkatesh

Product Manager

India18 yrs 3 mos experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Expert in driving user-centered design for complex products.
Proven track record in leading cross-functional design teams.
Passionate about enhancing user experiences through innovation.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused UX and Product Design expert with a strong emphasis on user experience.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product DesignDesign LeadershipUser Experience DesignConversational AiProduct ManagementUser Research

Other Skills

Figma (Software)Product VisionDesign SystemsWireframe designStakeholder ManagementTeam LeadershipCross-functional Team LeadershipAccessibilityDesign ThinkingUsability TestingUser-centered DesignInformation ArchitectureUsability EngineeringHuman Computer InteractionPhotoshop

About

At Microsoft,driving strategic design for Viva Engage with a focus on Copilot-powered community experiences. I lead cross-functional efforts to shape product direction and build intuitive, scalable solutions. Previously at Google, I designed end-to-end experiences for cloud security products, simplifying complex workflows and earning praise for usability. Before that, at McKinsey & Company, I led design for chatbot and conversational AI, transforming manual processes into engaging digital interfaces. Passionate about empowering users through thoughtful design and innovation.

Experience

18 yrs 3 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 10 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 1 mo

Current Experience

Microsoft

Product Design

May 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo · India

Google

UX Design

Oct 2021 – Jan 2025 · 3 yrs 3 mos · New York City Metropolitan Area · On-site

Vikram leads cross-functional teams to reimagine and transform complex cloud security and Anthos user experiences. By leveraging design thinking and user research, we deliver innovative solutions that significantly improve user satisfaction and product adoption.
Vikram mentors and guides teams of designers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
Vikram collaborates closely with UXR teams and XFN partners to deliver impactful products that meet the needs of our users.

Design LeadershipFigma (Software)Product VisionProduct ManagementDesign SystemsWireframe design+5

Mckinsey & company

Product Design Lead

Sep 2017 – Oct 2021 · 4 yrs 1 mo · Prague, Czechia

Led initiatives in chatbot and conversational AI design, creating intuitive user experiences.
Conducted user research to understand technology needs and digitized manual processes for efficient support.
Designed intuitive interfaces and workflows to enhance user engagement.

Design LeadershipFigma (Software)Product VisionProduct ManagementDesign SystemsWireframe design+6

Cognizant

UX Manager

Mar 2014 – Sep 2017 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Led and managed UX teams at Cognizant, providing design direction and project management.
Mentored team members to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction.

Design LeadershipProduct VisionProduct ManagementDesign SystemsWireframe designProduct Design+5

Tata consultancy services

User Experience Designer

Aug 2010 – Mar 2014 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Conducted user research and created information architecture to design impactful solutions for clients.
Developed prototypes and conducted usability testing to ensure user-centered design approach.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver successful projects on time and within budget.

Design LeadershipProduct VisionProduct ManagementDesign SystemsWireframe designProduct Design+5