Ekta Chandrakar
San Jose,CA
Summary
Certified Product Owner with over 13 years of expertise in Agile development and ERP systems. Proven track record in requirements gathering, product roadmap definition, and backlog management, leading to successful product releases. Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams, utilizing tools such as JIRA and Confluence to enhance project delivery. Currently spearheading digital product initiatives at Thaddeus Resource Center, demonstrating strategic planning and stakeholder management capabilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Owner (Intern)
Thaddeus Resource Center
Remote
05.2025 - Current
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and refine product requirements.
- Define product roadmap and maintain prioritized backlog in JIRA.
- Create user stories with acceptance criteria and lead sprint planning sessions.
- Work closely with developers and designers to deliver MVPs.
- Manage UAT execution and support product releases, ensuring business value delivery.
Product Owner
Riveron
Pune, India
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Defined product vision and roadmap for ERP transformation.
- Led backlog grooming and sprint planning using Agile methodologies.
- Worked closely with development teams and business stakeholders to ensure timely and quality product releases.
- Conducted UAT, change management, and risk assessments to deliver value-aligned outcomes.
Agile Product Owner
Squarepoint Capital
Bengaluru, India
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Managed the ERP enhancement roadmap, integrating SAP, Workday, and financial platforms.
- Translated stakeholder needs into epics and user stories.
- Facilitated sprint ceremonies, UAT cycles, and deployment strategies.
- Improved reporting accuracy and system compliance through automation.
Product Owner
Goldman Sachs
Bengaluru, India
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Oversaw product delivery for SAP Concur and corporate card solutions.
- Aligned business requirements with delivery teams via well-defined user stories.
- Executed UAT, managed backlogs, and supported release workflows.
- Improved global policy compliance and user experience.
Product Owner
Novartis
Hyderabad, India
06.2019 - 09.2021
- Led global implementations and product operations for SAP Concur and Oracle ERP.
- Managed product configurations, user support models, and training strategies.
- Developed process blueprints and oversaw sprint cycles.
- Ensured SOX compliance and enhanced cross-functional alignment.
Product Owner
ServiceNow
Hyderabad, India
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Delivered product enhancements for FP&A and T&E systems.
- Coordinated feature development and tested integrations across APAC, EMEA, and US regions.
- Led UAT and improved automation pipelines across functions.
Product Owner
Wipro Ltd
Pune, India
11.2016 - 09.2018
- Company Overview: Global Financial Ops
- Directed product delivery for T&E and P2P systems.
- Maintained audit compliance, processed feedback loops, and automated workflows.
- Managed training, delinquency reporting, and system enhancements.
- Global Financial Ops
Product Associate
Mphasis
Pune, India
03.2016 - 11.2016
- Drove enhancements in Travel and Expense product modules to improve functionality.
- Managed compliance with policies to ensure adherence and minimize risks.
- Optimized support operations to increase efficiency and reduce response times.
Product Analyst
DSK Motors Ltd
Pune, India
10.2013 - 02.2016
- Audited P2P workflows, developed reports, and ensured policy adherence.
- Provided data-driven insights using SQL and process audits.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Indian Institute of Management
KashipurBachelor of Commerce - Finance
Himalayan University
Itanagar, Arunachal PradeshSkills
- Product Roadmaps
- Backlog Management
- Agile/Scrum
- Requirements Gathering
- Sprint Planning
- MVP Delivery
- ERP (SAP, Oracle, Workday)
- JIRA
- Confluence
- UAT Execution
- Stakeholder Communication
- Release Planning
- Process Optimization
- Financial Systems
Websites
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- Power BI
- Lean Six Sigma
Volunteer Experience
Product Owner (Intern), Thaddeus Resource Center, Remote, 05/01/25, Present, Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and refine product requirements., Define product roadmap and maintain prioritized backlog in JIRA., Create user stories with acceptance criteria and lead sprint planning sessions., Work closely with developers and designers to deliver MVPs., Manage UAT execution and support product releases, ensuring business value delivery.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Quarter Award - Novartis & Wipro
Affiliations
- Class Representative in MBA
- Volunteer in CSR Activates in Goldman Sachs,Novartis & Wipro.
Timeline
Product Owner (Intern)
Thaddeus Resource Center
05.2025 - Current
Product Owner
Riveron
03.2024 - 03.2025
Agile Product Owner
Squarepoint Capital
08.2022 - 03.2024
Product Owner
Goldman Sachs
09.2021 - 08.2022
Product Owner
Novartis
06.2019 - 09.2021
Product Owner
ServiceNow
10.2018 - 07.2019
Product Owner
Wipro Ltd
11.2016 - 09.2018
Product Associate
Mphasis
03.2016 - 11.2016
Product Analyst
DSK Motors Ltd
10.2013 - 02.2016
MBA - Business Administration
Indian Institute of Management
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Himalayan University
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