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Rahul R.

Rahul R.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Group Product Manager at Xero

  • Education

    • Swinburne University of Technology

      2015 - 2017
      Master of Professional Engineering Renewable Energy High Distinction

    • M.S. Ramaiah Institute Of Technology

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) Electrical and Electronics Engineering First class with Distinction

  • Experience

    • Radiant Coral Digital Technologies Pvt. Ltd

      Jun 2014 - Jul 2015
      Assistant Engineer

      Key Contributions:- Collaborated with team of five members to research the dynamics of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane(PEM) fuel cell system to find the application in powering of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) - Studied and conceptualized various empirical equations and fundamental physical relationships linked to fuel cell electrochemistry, reactant flow and energy balance - Designed, developed and simulated the mathematical model of a 500W PEM fuel cell system in Matlab environment - Analyzed simulated results to foster a better understanding on the performance and electrochemical efficiency of the fuel cell system Technology/Tools used:- Matlab/Simulink- PSPICE Show less

    • Swinburne University of Technology,Hawthorn campus

      Aug 2015 - Nov 2016
      Postgraduate FSCC Representative for the Faculty of Science,Engineering and Technology (FSET)

      Responsibilities:- Be the contact and voice of the postgraduate students in the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology (FSET)- Enable students to be updated on University decisions affecting students- Facilitate liaison with fellow peers on academic and student experience matters for discussion at regular SCC meetings and report back- Support communication between students and Faculty management- Promote consultation on and input into a range of Faculty and University activities and initiatives such as orientation, transition programs, student mobility, opportunities, scholarships, prizes and awards- Be an active member of academic review progress panel Achievements:- The role as a student representative as helped me develop personally and professionally- Continue to make positive contribution to students’ life at Swinburne- Received commendation from the Pro-Vice Chancellor for active involvement and received a scholarship of $1200 for the academic year 2015-2016 Show less

    • Melbourne Sports Institute

      Aug 2015 - Mar 2017
      Basketball Coach

      - Teach the fundamentals of the game to youth basketball players in Melbourne - Design work-out sessions, skill development drills and game-play strategies - Co-ordinate and plan practice sessions with other coaches - Instruct players during training sessions and games - Instill sportsmanship, leadership and team building attributes in players

    • In2science Peer Mentoring Program

      Sept 2015 - Oct 2015
      Science Student Mentor

      In2science is a multi-university schools partnership program that places university students as ‘peer mentors’ in Victorian low socio-economic schoolsResponsibilities:- Mentored grade 9 science students at Dandenong High School for 10 weeks- Worked with teachers to show students how science relates to real life and provided personal learning experiences/anecdotes to the studentsAchievements:- Increased my organizational and problem solving skills- Inspired students - Rewarded with Certificate of Participation- Received commendation from teachers, the In2science coordinator and the Executive Dean of Swinburne for providing valuable community service Show less

    • Giving Direct Pty Ltd

      Apr 2016 - May 2016
      Fundraiser

      Giving Direct Pty Ltd is a Non-profit organization management supporting a Mental Illness Fellowship ultimately working with a diverse range of people living with mental health issues or various disabilities, together with their families and carers, to bring about positive change and build good lives in their communities.Responsibilities: - To communicate effectively to donors / sponsors on the activities of the organization as trained by the induction process- To achieve agreed upon targets for sponsor/ donor acquisition - To identify potential locations for running fundraising campaigns for the team- To play active role in the overall target achievement of the team - Responsible for improving net revenue returns for the fellowship - Ensured reliable and real-time processing of donor payments via a tablet based acquisition system Show less

    • Coles

      Dec 2016 - Jul 2017
      Customer Service Representative

    • NHP Electrical Engineering Products

      Feb 2017 - Sept 2021

      -Developed, executed, and communicated strategies that effectively serviced the Australian and New Zealand market for the power connection portfolio -Managed crisis situations related to the end-to-end supply of power connection products to our customers -Ensured NHP and RA products were represented appropriately, aligning key value messages and initiatives -Developed strategies, in conjunction with Operations and Pricing, to increase returns through cost management, and influenced margin ($ and %) of the product range to achieve budget -Ensured the power connection budget was achieved and updated the sales team on new product releases and market conditions -Developed technical product content and sales tools to support Sales and Marketing initiatives Provided sales team with relevant Product training, demonstrations, and presentations -Managed stock profiles to suit market requirements and achieved efficient lifecycle management, in conjunction with the integrated Supply Chain department -Managed and updated relevant business processes to ensure products could be efficiently managed through our business, in conjunction with relevant business departments Show less

      • Product Manager

        Jan 2018 - Sept 2021

      • Product Engineer

        Apr 2017 - Jan 2018

      • Electrical Engineer Intern

        Feb 2017 - Apr 2017

    • Enel X

      Sept 2021 - Oct 2022
      Product Manager APAC

      Led, guided and supported the product expansion and evolution of DR (Demand Response) programs into more complex VPP (Virtual Power Plant) solutions in the APAC region - and supported the migration of SaaS solutions from legacy systems to the AWS cloud.-Developed and maintained deep knowledge of internal customers and APAC markets for a B2B and B2C VPP platform leveraging IoT and cloud technology-Successfully implemented A/B experimentation and user testing strategies to optimize the VPP platform, resulting in increased usability and customer satisfaction-Coordinated with the Product Management team to inform and drive the development of the VPP platform roadmap, ensuring successful launch of new B2B and B2C programs-Led and supported the migration of SaaS solutions from legacy systems to the AWS cloud for the VPP platform-Identified, prioritized, created, and implemented enhancements and new offerings VPP platform by assessing the market, listening to customers, defining requirements, building product, and rolling out new solutions-Demonstrated a strong understanding of the product strategy and roadmap across key internal functional areas, including product development, marketing, sales, operations, finance, and legal, and supported go-to-market activities Show less

    • Xero

      Oct 2022 - now
      Group Product Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Divemaster

      PADI

    • OWI - Open Water Instructor

      Scuba Schools International
      Jan 2016

    • Mastering Product Mangement

      Reforge
      Nov 2021

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Rahul R.
      Swinburne Emerging Leader 2017 Swinburne University of Technology - Centre for Career Development Apr 2017 The Swinburne Emerging Leader Award recognises students who have gone the extra mile with their education, career development and their extra curricular involvement. The award distinguishes students who have developed their employability skills through activities such as industry placement, volunteering, community work, global study tours and career development through various career workshops and seminars. The award recognises students who have distinguished themselves to be leaders and has… Show more The Swinburne Emerging Leader Award recognises students who have gone the extra mile with their education, career development and their extra curricular involvement. The award distinguishes students who have developed their employability skills through activities such as industry placement, volunteering, community work, global study tours and career development through various career workshops and seminars. The award recognises students who have distinguished themselves to be leaders and has become an all rounded individual. The emerging leader takes honor in awarding students who took every opportunity and made the extra effort to continue and go further with their studies and future career, whilst giving back to the community and campus. Show less