Nihar Gada

Experience

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  Infosys

  Nov 2008 - May 2010

  Systems Engineer

  Developed and configured the ERP CRM system, specifically utilizing Siebel, encompassing software development, configuration, and scripting. Implemented customized solutions within the CRM Siebel package, employing eScript to enhance functionality and meet specific business requirements.

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  Ormax Media

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2015

  Manager, Research Operations and Technology

  Built an Online Market Research Platform for Ormax Media to enhance and broaden the company's market research capabilities. Led a team of engineers, designers, and other domain experts for the development and delivery of the platform.Under my leadership, the Online Market Research Platform experienced substantial growth, evolving from a platform with a limited user base to attracting thousands of users within a few short months. This significant achievement was the result of a strategic approach that combined user-centric design, effective marketing, and a thorough understanding of market dynamics. This success underscores my capacity to translate ideas into impactful technological solutions that resonate with users and drive business growth. Show less

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  Trinka.ai

  Jan 2016 - Mar 2017

  Product Manager

  Led and directed a dynamic product team consisting of ML engineers and linguists responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and launching an AI-driven English language correction software. This revolutionary tool not only marked a significant advancement in linguistic technology but also played a pivotal role in enhancing communication efficiency for users.In addition to spearheading the development of the language correction software, I played a key role in innovating multiple technology solutions that seamlessly integrated into the company's operations, optimizing internal processes, and enriching the overall customer experience. These solutions were strategically designed to address specific pain points, streamline workflows, and contribute to the overall growth. Show less

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  ConnectWise

  Apr 2017 - Nov 2022

  Senior Product Manager

  Built an extensible integration platform from scratch, a pioneering initiative in the industry. Also built a centralized data lake to derive automated AI driven insightsProduct Vision and Strategy:Defined product vision, strategy, and roadmap. Prioritized roadmap to ensure continuous value-added product deliveryDefining Product/Business Requirements:Conducted extensive research to develop a business case, identify opportunities, and create a product plan that aligns with organizational objectives.Customer and Market Research:Conducted thorough customer and market research to inform product development decisions, enhancing the platform's relevance and competitiveness.Liaison with Cross-functional Teams:Collaborated seamlessly with R&D, UX Design, Sales, Marketing, Support, and Success teams to align the product with its intended value proposition.Leadership and Coaching:Led a team of product owners, engineers, UX designers, and business domain experts fostering an agile product development environment and ensuring the realization of strategic objectives. Show less

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  Acronis

  Dec 2022 - Jan 2024

  Senior Product Manager

  Built Acronis's new fully automated enterprise integration platform with AI-driven automation workflows to simplify complex business processes.Product Vision and Strategy:Developed the product vision and strategy for the new AI-driven automation workflows that let users use natural language instead of creating a programming process to automate their business processes. Defining Product/Business requirements:Crafted comprehensive business requirements that would facilitate the transformation of the product vision into a fully functional real-world application. Discovered requirements, formulated product strategy & created a prioritized roadmapProduct DeliveryDevised a strategic plan for incremental product delivery, prioritizing tasks to ensure maximum value addition at each stage while maintaining stringent quality standards and ensuring agility throughout the product development lifecycleProduct Marketing and launch strategyDeveloped the product marketing and launch strategy in collaboration with the Marketing, Sales, Support, and various other internal organizations.Collaboration and communication skillsLead a cross-functional team of architects, domain experts, engineers, UX designers, and product owners for delivering solutions in an agile sprint environment Show less

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2024 - now

  Product Consultant

  Helping startups and individuals create products and services that customers love