Professional Summary: Results-driven Product Owner with 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical technology delivery, currently pursuing advanced AI/ML education. Proven track record in GxP-compliant product development, agile transformation, and cross-functional team leadership. Combining product management expertise with emerging AI/ML capabilities to drive innovative business solutions. Seeking opportunities to apply AI/ML knowledge while contributing immediate value through established product ownership and business analysis skills.
Professional Experience
Product Owner & Business Analyst
June 2024 - Present
GSK (via TCS)
- Led end-to-end product development from ideation through delivery, managing requirements gathering, sprint planning, and stakeholder engagement for GxP-compliant pharmaceutical applications
- Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration with Mendix developers, Gen AI consultants, and Azure engineers to build innovative enterprise solutions
- Developed comprehensive GxP documentation including URS, SRS, Design Specifications, UAT plans, and training materials ensuring regulatory compliance
- Created Python code snippets and POC solutions to address complex business challenges, serving as technical consultant to development teams
- Generated pre-sales proposals for new implementations, identifying opportunities and addressing existing business challenges
- Delivered knowledge-sharing sessions on product ownership best practices and successful delivery case studies
Product Owner & Scrum Master
August 2020 - June 2024
GSK (via TCS)
- Directed product strategy and development lifecycle for 8+ major releases and multiple site adaptations, ensuring successful GxP-compliant delivery
- Translated complex business requirements into technical specifications, creating detailed flowcharts, UI mockups, and architecture documentation
- Defined non-functional requirements for code refactoring, DevOps automation, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks
- Conducted root cause analysis for defects and maintained comprehensive RAID logs for risk management
- Fostered high-performing teams through mentorship, career development support, and maintaining strong team health metrics
- Prepared end-to-end GxP documentation covering entire product delivery lifecycle
Business Analyst
September 2019 - August 2020
Manpower Group (via TCS)
- Facilitated large-scale agile transformation across the engagement, coaching teams on agile principles and practices
- Developed comprehensive SOP documentation for multiple technical teams supporting infrastructure operations
- Delivered agile training programs to large cross-functional teams, accelerating adoption and maturity
Systems Engineer
October 2015 - October 2017
Telefonica O2 (via TCS)
- Managed backup and archival operations for Linux and Windows servers using VTLs and tape libraries
- Executed data restore requests ensuring business continuity and data integrity
Education
Post Graduate Program in AI & ML: Business Applications
Great Lakes Executive Learning (in collaboration with McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin) | 2025 - 2027 (Expected)
Comprehensive 3-year program pathway:
• PGP in AI & ML - McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin
• MS & DBA - Walsh College (HLC accredited, WES recognized)
Focus: Python, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Neural Networks, NLP, SQL, Statistics, Business Applications of AI
MBA in Marketing
M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology | 2017 - 2019
Research: Customer Relationship Management, Digital Economy Analysis
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication
2012 - 2015
Diploma - Electronics & Communication
2009 - 2012
Technical Skills & Expertise
Product Management
Product Strategy, Roadmap Planning, Stakeholder Management, User Stories, Sprint Planning, Backlog Prioritization
Business Analysis
Requirements Gathering, Process Mapping, Flowcharts, UI Mockups, Gap Analysis, RAID Logs
Programming & Data
Python, SQL, Statistical Analysis, Code Development for POCs
GxP & Compliance
URS, SRS, Design Specifications, UAT Testing, Validation Documentation, Training Materials
Agile & Tools
JIRA, Scrum, Kanban, CI/CD Pipelines, DevOps Practices, Automated Testing
Emerging Technologies
Gen AI, Machine Learning, Neural Networks, NLP, Mendix, Azure
Certifications
PSM I - Scrum.org
SQL - DataCamp
Python - DataCamp
DevOps - Edureka
Value Proposition
I offer a unique combination of immediate impact through proven product ownership and business analysis expertise, while simultaneously building toward becoming an AI/ML leader through my ongoing 3-year advanced education program. Organizations hiring me gain an experienced professional who can deliver value today while evolving into a strategic AI consultant, creating a long-term investment in both current operational excellence and future AI-driven innovation.
References available on LinkedIn and upon personal request