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Bharat Narayanan

@bharatnarayanan

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Accomplished product manager with expertise in SaaS and AI solutions.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth in product management.

I am an accomplished product manager with over 9 years of experience in SaaS products, specializing in new product design and delivery. My journey has been marked by a proven track record of enhancing existing products with innovative features and driving the development of AI-driven solutions. Currently, I manage the Sourcing module at GEP Worldwide, where I lead initiatives that have positioned our offerings as leaders in the industry, as recognized by Gartner.

Throughout my career, I have successfully launched several key products, including the 'Sourcing Strategy Builder,' which leverages AI to optimize sourcing strategies. My role involves aligning product roadmaps with customer requirements, conducting market analysis, and ensuring seamless end-to-end delivery. I take pride in my ability to foster cross-functional collaboration and implement agile methodologies that enhance product development processes.

In addition to my product management expertise, I have a strong background in technical writing and localization, having contributed to the establishment of GEP's technical publications and readiness programs. My commitment to innovation and excellence has been recognized through multiple awards, including the Innovator Award for exceptional solution design in AI sourcing. I am passionate about leveraging technology to create impactful solutions that drive business success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Product Manager

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GEP Worldwide

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Managed the Sourcing module, focusing on AI and innovation within GEP Software, and oversaw Drupal-based applications for content and market intelligence. Responsible for building product roadmaps, grooming requirements with engineering, and managing end-to-end delivery. Successfully launched "Sourcing Strategy Builder" and led the adoption of an AI Agentic framework for intelligent RFP creation,

AI Product Management SaaS Development Product Roadmap Agile Methodology User Experience Design Release Management Market Analysis Competitor Analysis

Principal Technical Writer, Readiness & Localization Manager

GEP Worldwide

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)

Served as a founding member of the Readiness Program Management team, ensuring product, organizational, and customer readiness for each release. Successfully implemented the GA Release Program, managing the deployment and communication of five Quarterly GA Releases. Developed and executed a sprint-by-sprint product walkthrough webinar program for internal stakeholders.

Program Management Technical Writing Release Management Content Management

Senior Technical Writer, Localization Manager

GEP Worldwide

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)

Created and hosted an HTML-based Help Portal and was a founding member of the Product Globalization Team at GEP. Managed product UI and email notification refinement and translations, successfully transitioning from third-party translators to an AI-generated model. Introduced contextual help concepts to translators and AI agents, and managed Project MailTran, translating nearly 980 email notificat

Technical Writing Translation Management HTML Project Management AI Translations Content Management UI UX Refinement

Technical Writer

GEP Worldwide

Jul 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 5 months)

Contributed as one of the founding members of the Technical Publications team at GEP. Spearheaded the transition from Microsoft Office authoring to DITA-based authoring, acting as a key change agent. Defined GEP writing guidelines, introduced Quick Reference Guides, and established video tutorial guidelines.

Technical Writing DITA Documentation Writing Guides Quick Reference Guides Tutorials

Technical Writer

Lionbridge Technologies

Jun 2014 - Jun 2016 (2 years)

Migrated and updated pre-published content for Microsoft projects from office.com to the upgraded Microsoft website using Dxstudio and XMetaL. Authored and edited alternative text for SkillSoft WBT technical videos to aid non-visual learners. Created and maintained HP server documents, including User Guides, Maintenance & Service Guides, and Release Notes, utilizing the AuthorIT tool.

Technical Writing Content Migration Dxstudio AuthorIT User Guides Documentation Editing Author It

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management (Mumbai University)

Masters in Information Management, Information Management

Completed a Masters in Information Management. The program focused on advanced concepts in information systems, strategic management, and data analytics.

Shivajirao S Jondhale College of Engineering (Mumbai University)

Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication

Earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Telecommunication. This program provided a strong foundation in electronic circuits, communication systems, and signal processing.