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Anusha Santhanam
Westford
Summary
Results-driven Senior Product Owner with 12+ years of experience in digital transformation, SaaS platforms, and technology solutions. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, developing data-driven product strategies, and delivering customer-centric solutions across multiple industries. Expert in translating complex business requirements into actionable user stories and managing product lifecycles from conception to deployment with emphasis on measurable outcomes and KPIs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
Slalom Consulting
06.2021 - Current
- Led with the implementation of Salesforce related projects
- Authored detailed user stories with clear acceptance criteria to bridge business needs and technical requirements
- Created comprehensive RTM and product backlog ensuring end-to-end traceability in supply chain modules
- Implemented AI-powered inventory system, improving supply chain visibility and order accuracy by 20%
- Conducted data-driven vendor analysis, delivering significant cost savings across procurement channels
- Managed three concurrent projects while successfully delivering a fourth project on time despite constraints
- Led stakeholder interviews to map current processes and define future requirements for enhanced visibility
- Documented detailed workflow maps and proposed optimized Salesforce solutions aligned with business needs
- Developed Salesforce portal with integrated supply chain features for improved asset and inventory tracking
- Managed project scope, budget, resources, and timeline with weekly metric-based stakeholder reporting
- Led cross-functional teams in bi-weekly sprints, prioritizing backlog based on business impact and ROI
- Created traceable user stories with clear acceptance criteria for seamless development-to-testing handoff
- Facilitated all Agile ceremonies and UAT planning, removing roadblocks to ensure efficient execution
Senior Product Owner
iPROMOTEu
02.2019 - 06.2021
- Led digital transformation initiatives for order management systems, reporting directly to VP of Engineering
- Spearheaded the transformation of legacy order management system into a modern SaaS application on AWS Cloud, implementing inventory tracking and supply chain visibility features
- Established and tracked measurable KPIs to drive product prioritization decisions, resulting in 35% improvement in order fulfillment efficiency
- Managed comprehensive product backlog and led cross-functional team of developers, designers, and QA in bi-weekly sprints across multiple geographic locations
- Developed integration architecture for third-party systems using cloud-based API solutions, creating a unified view of inventory and order status
- Facilitated all Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives
- Collaborated with engineering teams on technical decisions affecting system architecture and customer experience
- Implemented data analytics dashboards to measure product performance and guide strategic roadmap decisions
Business Analyst
Vizient (formerly Ika Systems)
03.2015 - 03.2017
- Product Owner for healthcare analytics SaaS platform with focus on supply chain management for medical equipment and supplies
- Drove cloud transformation initiative by defining digital products to enhance customer experience and asset visibility
- Implemented asset tracking and inventory management features for healthcare providers, improving supply chain transparency
- Created integration frameworks for medical devices and equipment using Device-to-Cloud connectivity models
- Developed and maintained product catalog with technical specifications and certification requirements
- Established metrics-driven approach to prioritize features based on quantifiable customer value
- Collaborated with QA team to ensure feature quality and alignment with strict healthcare compliance requirements
- Managed product roadmap across distributed teams in multiple time zones, ensuring consistent communication and delivery
Solution Analyst, Digital Marketing
Ayantek LLC
10.2011 - 02.2015
- Product Owner for multiple client engagements including Haemonetics (blood supply management) and Analog Devices
- Led successful launch of Analog Devices mobile website, managing cross-functional team in bi-weekly sprints
- Developed product requirements for Haemonetics' blood supply chain visibility application, integrating with hospital ERP systems
- Created specifications for inventory tracking modules that interfaced with logistics and materials management systems
- Gathered and prioritized business requirements, managing offshore technical teams across different time zones
- Monitored website KPIs using Google Analytics & QlikView, providing actionable recommendations for performance optimization
- Established data-driven decision frameworks to guide product development priorities
Education
MBA -
Indian Institute of Planning And Management
06-2009
Bachelor of Science -
Anna University
04-2006
Skills
- Agile Product Management & Scrum
- Product Strategy & Roadmap Development
- Data-Driven Decision Making & KPIs
- Stakeholder Management & Collaboration
- User Story Creation & Requirements Definition
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Customer Experience Enhancement
- Global Team Collaboration
Interests
Timeline
Consultant
Slalom Consulting
06.2021 - Current
Senior Product Owner
iPROMOTEu
02.2019 - 06.2021
Business Analyst
Vizient (formerly Ika Systems)
03.2015 - 03.2017
Solution Analyst, Digital Marketing
Ayantek LLC
10.2011 - 02.2015
MBA -
Indian Institute of Planning And Management
Bachelor of Science -
Anna University
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