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Preethi Karunakaran

@preethikarunakaran

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Product Owner delivering digital platforms and customer value through data-driven product strategy.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a product role where I can own roadmaps and backlogs, drive customer value with data, and partner tightly with Engineering, QA, and stakeholders. I thrive in Agile teams that value continuous improvement, clear acceptance criteria, and measurable outcomes.

I’m a Product Owner with 4+ years of experience delivering digital platforms and leading cross-functional initiatives in Agile environments. I translate business requirements into clear product features, user stories, and acceptance criteria—always with customer value at the center.

In my current role, I manage and prioritize the product backlog across 10+ WordPress, Drupal, and HubSpot CMS projects. I’ve helped reduce issue resolution time by 25% by improving prioritization and QA processes, while leveraging user feedback, analytics, and performance data to guide product decisions.

I also lead website migrations, platform enhancements, and CMS optimization initiatives to improve operational efficiency and streamline content management workflows. I collaborate closely with Engineering, QA, Design, and Business to deliver high-impact features that strengthen user experience and platform performance.

Earlier, I managed digital platforms end-to-end and drove measurable operational improvements, including another 25% reduction in issue resolution time through streamlined QA and debugging. I’ve also supported program adoption growth (20%) and optimized architectural project delivery timelines by 10% while cutting costs by 30%, proving I can balance strategy, execution, and outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Digital Product Owner

Current

Digital Polygon

May 2026 - Present (1 month)

Managed and prioritized the product backlog for 10+ WordPress, Drupal, and HubSpot CMS projects, aligning delivery with business objectives. Drove a 25% reduction in issue resolution time and led migrations and CMS optimization to streamline content workflows.

Product Backlog Management Product Roadmapping WordPress Drupal HubSpot Agile Scrum CMS Migration Delivery

Digital Project Manager

Digital Polygon

Jun 2024 - May 2026 (1 year 11 months)

Led end-to-end digital platform execution, improving system efficiency and user experience through structured workflow and enhancements. Reduced issue resolution time by 25% by streamlining QA/debugging and improved internal operations using HubSpot CMS automation.

Data Driven Decision Making Workflow Optimization Stakeholder Management

Project Manager

Allyis India

Jun 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Managed the Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) platform by optimizing partner onboarding workflows and improving usability. Drove 20% growth in program adoption through data analysis and process improvements while using Azure DevOps to manage backlog and execution.

Azure DevOps Process Improvement Cross Functional Collaboration Stakeholder Management Data Analysis

Project Manager

Takeleap India

Mar 2022 - Jun 2022 (3 months)

Delivered emerging tech product initiatives (VR, AR, NFT platforms) by translating business requirements into product features and roadmaps. Led Agile cross-functional execution and improved delivery predictability through structured documentation, planning, and early risk identification.

NFT Platform Delivery Product Roadmapping Agile Workflows Cross Functional Collaboration Requirements Analysis Risk Management

Architectural Project Manager

Ardes

Jun 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 6 months)

Led end-to-end execution of architectural/design projects, improving delivery timelines by 10% through efficient planning and remote team coordination. Optimized project costs by 30% while maintaining quality standards using data-driven decision-making.

Project Delivery Project Planning Team Coordination Cost Optimization Data Driven Decision Making Quality Assurance Design Project Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Queen’s University Belfast

Master of Science, Construction and Project Management

2021 - 2022

Grade: Distinction

Activities and societies: Dissertation (Sep 2021): Assessment of Sustainable Construction in India through and Economic Lens (Distinction).

Master of Science in Construction and Project Management from Queen’s University Belfast (2021–2022). Dissertation evaluated sustainable construction in India through an economic lens.

School of Planning and Architecture, JNAFAU

Bachelor of Architecture, Architecture

2013 - 2018

Grade: Second position (dissertation)

Activities and societies: Dissertation (Aug 2017): Revolutionizing the design of start-up office spaces (Second position). Secured state 20 rank (Telangana and Andhra Pradesh) in NATA 2013.

Bachelor of Architecture from the School of Planning and Architecture, JNAFAU (2013–2018). Completed a dissertation focused on start-up office space design.