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Thejesh Gandikota

@thejeshgandikota

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Dynamic Senior Product Owner with expertise in AI and product strategy.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, focusing on AI-driven product development.

I am a dynamic Senior Product Owner with over 13 years of experience in leading product development, strategy, and AI/ML implementations. My career has been marked by a proven track record of delivering scalable and innovative solutions in fast-paced environments, particularly within the Fintech and Data Analytics sectors. I excel at collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business transformation, ensuring that our initiatives align with business objectives, customer needs, and regulatory standards such as GDPR and the EU AI Act.

Throughout my career, I have spearheaded AI/ML product strategies, managed full product lifecycles, and implemented data visualization solutions that enhance decision-making efficiency. My expertise in Agile methodologies and AI-driven product development, combined with my technical proficiency in tools like TensorFlow, AWS, and Azure, has enabled me to lead successful projects that significantly reduce process times and improve operational clarity. I am passionate about leveraging technology to create impactful solutions that drive business success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Sr. Tech Product Manager

Publicis Sapient

Sep 2023 - Jan 2024 (4 months)

Spearheaded AI/ML product strategy across business units, managing the full product lifecycle from ideation to deployment. Led Scrum teams and prioritized AI use cases, ensuring compliance with EU AI Act and GDPR. Implemented data visualization solutions using Tableau.

AI ML Product Management Scrum Tableau GDPR EU AI Act Data Visualization Cross Functional Collaboration Agile Business Strategy

Sr Tech Business Analyst, AVP

Citicorp N.A

Mar 2023 - Aug 2023 (5 months)

Managed AI/ML product development, creating strategic roadmaps and ensuring alignment with business needs. Developed data visualization solutions using SQL and Tableau, enhancing operational clarity and decision-making efficiency.

AI ML Business Analysis SQL Tableau Data Visualization Stakeholder Engagement Roadmap Development Process Optimization Financial Services

Assistant Manager - Product Management

KPMG Global Services

Jan 2019 - Mar 2023 (4 years 2 months)

Led the analysis, definition, design, implementation, and deployment of projects using SDLC. Explored opportunities to define AI strategy and developed best practices for Data Governance in line with AWS.

Product Management SDLC Data Governance AWS Stakeholder Management Process Improvement Implementation Management Consulting

Senior Analyst

Northern Operating Services Pvt Ltd

Jun 2016 - Jan 2019 (2 years 7 months)

Worked on the Global Payment Platform, responsible for scheduling, creation, extraction, and processing of electronic data products including SWIFT transactions.

Payment Processing Swift Data Management Electronic Transactions Financial Services Analysis Project Management Compliance

Sr Account Manager

Northern Operating Systems Pvt Ltd

May 2011 - Jul 2015 (4 years 2 months)

Undertook monthly overdraft validations and reviewed diversified transactions, performing maintenance on assigned accounts according to procedures.

Account Management Financial Analysis Compliance Reporting Overdrafts Financial Services Risk Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Great Lakes

Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

2019 - 2020

Grade: 92.33%

Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Management specializing in AI & ML, focusing on advanced techniques and applications in artificial intelligence and machine learning.