Manivannan Kannappan
@manivannankannappan
Entrepreneurial Product Manager with a passion for data-driven innovation.
What I'm looking for
I am an entrepreneurial Product Manager with a proven track record of scaling data and AI-driven products from inception to success. My journey has been marked by a commitment to empowering teams, driving change, and shaping company culture. As a key contributor to a successful Series A, I blend analytical rigor with mentorship to align strategy and influence leadership.
Currently, as the Director of Product at Nuitée Travel Limited, I manage cross-functional product initiatives that have achieved 3x year-over-year growth. I have successfully transformed internal tools into scalable products, leveraging advanced technologies like GenAI and machine learning to foster innovation in the travel sector. My experience also includes teaching executive-level courses in Data Science and Business Analytics at UC Berkeley, where I empower leaders with essential tools for success.
Previously, I co-founded a B2B2C platform, driving significant revenue growth through strategic feature launches and customer feedback analysis. My background in product management at Marvell Semiconductors further solidified my expertise in achieving substantial market penetration and revenue growth. I am passionate about leveraging data to optimize operations and enhance user experiences.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director of Product
Nuitee Travel Limited
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 5 months)
Managed and led cross-functional product initiatives, achieving 3x YOY growth by aligning vision with execution. Established and scaled product and data science teams, delivering infrastructure products in travel distribution and fostering AI-driven innovation through collaborative execution.
Head Learning Facilitator
UC Berkeley Executive Education
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)
Deliver and teach executive-level courses in Data Science, ML, and Business Analytics, empowering leaders with tools. Created, designed, and managed Python programming exercises and assignments in Jupyter Notebook to support course learning.
CPO & Co-Founder
At Hum
Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 5 months)
Led the growth of a B2B2C platform from 0 to 1, driving $0.5M in ARR through clear vision, strategies, and full lifecycle execution. Successfully launched the platform MVP, leveraging GTM strategies to significantly boost acquisition and engagement metrics.
Product Manager
Marvell Semiconductors
Jan 2011 - Present (14 years 5 months)
Achieved 3X (over $100M) growth of the 802.11ax product lineup by successfully penetrating automotive infotainment/TCU and game console markets. Closed $75M+ in multi-year strategic deals through effective messaging on competitive advantages and ROI.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business
MBA
University of Texas, Arlington
Masters, EE
College of Engineering - Guindy, Chennai
Bachelors, EE
Availability
Location
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