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Mohan Kumar Chandrasekaran

@mohankumarchandrasek

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Seasoned product leader driving high-impact projects in technology.

United States

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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 a seasoned product leader with a proven track record of driving high-impact projects, enhancing operational efficiencies, and delivering scalable solutions in the banking, financial services, and technology sectors. My expertise lies in fostering cross-functional collaboration and implementing advanced AI-driven tools to ensure exceptional customer experiences. I excel in transforming technical vision into strategic initiatives that achieve organizational goals.

Throughout my career, I have led multiple projects at Visa, defining scope, timelines, and resource plans to accomplish goals. I managed a development team of software engineers, mentoring them for career growth while overseeing the successful commercialization of innovative products. My leadership in the consumer wallet initiative resulted in the creation of 10 million wallets across major US banks, significantly increasing software development output and team velocity.

With a strong foundation in Agile methodologies and a focus on continuous improvement, I have consistently delivered high-quality results. My commitment to excellence is reflected in my numerous awards, including the Global AI Hackathon Technical Innovation Award. I am passionate about leveraging technology to drive business success and enhance customer satisfaction.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Director, Platform Products Development

Visa Inc

Jan 2019 - Jan 2025 (6 years)

Led multiple projects, defining scope, timelines, and resource plans, and directed the integration of technical activities. Managed the Day-to-Day Software Backlog, Requirements, Design, Development, Testing, Deployment, and Commercialization of the Bank Wallet (PAZE) Product, resulting in 10 million Wallets across 7 Major US Banks. Spearheaded development strategy and testing lifecycle for Partne

Project Lead Software Development Lifecycle Agile Methodologies Stakeholder Management Team Leadership A B Testing

Director Technical Product Management

Visa Inc

Oct 2014 - Dec 2018 (4 years 2 months)

Managed Product Management and Planning for DDP Visa Token Service – Issuer Tokenization Tools Products. Developed and implemented a product life-cycle process, achieving 10% year-over-year revenue growth and reducing design-to-market times by 20%. Engaged cross-functional teams to coordinate key activities and manage a portfolio of 5 products.

Product Management Product Lifecycle Management Market Research Agile Methodology Product Roadmap Cross Functional Team Management Tokenization

Lead QA Engineer

Visa Inc

Oct 2011 - Oct 2014 (3 years)

Developed and implemented test plans and strategies for Visa Token Services and Visa Checkout Services Products, reducing bugs by 40% and remediating 25 critical defects before MVP launch. Utilized Selenium WebDriver with Java to create automated test scripts and conducted manual and automated tests to ensure product quality. Monitored and evaluated product and code to identify improvements for pr

QA Engineering Test Planning Test Automation Selenium Webdriver Java Manual Testing Integration Testing Performance Testing

Associate Manager

Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)

May 2003 - Oct 2011 (8 years 5 months)

Developed and implemented strategies for change management initiatives across all departments. Managed cross-organizational project teams to complete high-priority projects on time while ensuring high-quality results, achieving a 95% success rate. Analyzed and reported performance data, recommending corrective actions to align with corporate objectives.

Change Management Project Management Team Leadership Performance Analysis Project Delivery Client Management

Senior Test Consultant

Covansys UK Private Ltd

May 2001 - Apr 2003 (1 year 11 months)

Served as an On-Site Senior Test Consultant, coordinating Project Deliverables and Software Testing Services for the UK Federal Government. Ensured the quality and timely delivery of software assets for critical government projects.

Software Testing Test Consulting Project Coordination Quality Assurance Test Strategy

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

UT Austin, McCombs School of Business

Post-Graduate Program, AI & ML

Currently pursuing a Post-Graduate Program in AI & ML. Focusing on advanced concepts and applications in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Madurai Kamaraj University

Master of Computer Applications, Computer Applications

Completed a Master of Computer Applications degree, focusing on advanced topics in computer applications. Gained expertise in various aspects of software development and IT.

University of Madras

Bachelor of Science, Physics, Chemistry & Math

Earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Developed a strong foundation in scientific principles and analytical thinking.