Aswathi Menon

Experience

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  Nokia

  Jun 2013 - Jan 2015

  R&D Engineer

  • Technology Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in working with advanced technologies, including WCDMA, LTE, and 5G, contributing to the development and optimization of numerous network features for top telecom customers.• Issue Resolution: Played a key role in issue resolution, participating in critical problem-solving initiatives with customers to address technical challenges and ensure the reliability of network infrastructure and minimize downtime.• Communications Guild Lead: Spearheaded strategic communication initiatives, ensuring seamless updates and progress reports across the organization. By leveraging a strong communication and presentation skills, I orchestrated and hosted various company-wide events. Show less

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  Nokia

  Jan 2016 - now

  As a Product Owner, I have played a central role in the strategic planning, development, and successful launch of innovative products across three teams.• Roadmap Planning: Developed and maintained a comprehensive product roadmap outlining key milestones, feature releases, and delivery timelines for over 250 feature items delivered on time and within budget with limited wastage in fault management.• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborated with cross-functional teams of over 10 different teams across the globe, including developers, designers, and stakeholders, to ensure a shared understanding of product requirements.• Recovery Management: Ensured robust contingency plans and recovery measures were integrated into product roadmaps. Navigated severe escalations, successfully incorporating over 1000 hours of additional work into the planning process. Restructured the existing plan to mitigate potential losses in customer interest, market first arrival benefits and financial resources during sudden feature requirement changes. Show less As a Technical Specialist at Nokia, I have accumulated extensive experience contributing to the success of telecommunications projects from leading features to completion with quality and on time.Key aspects of my technical experience:• Project Leadership: Led 50+ feature ownership teams across multiple business units, offering expertise in network architecture, design, and implementation over the years.• Planning: Conducted regular sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospective meetings to optimize team efficiency and mitigate impediments faced.• Expert Development Program (EDP): Chosen on two occasions from Nokia's distinguished professionals, I successfully completed certifications through the esteemed Expert Development Program, specializing in Product Management in 2022 and Program Management in 2020. Show less

  • Product Owner

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Technical Specialist

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2023

  • R&D Engineer

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2018