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Krithika Vijayaraghavan

Krithika Vijayaraghavan

New Jersey,USA

Summary

Results-oriented strategic leader with a proven track record of driving innovation and delivering significant business impact. Adept at navigating complex business challenges, fostering high-performing teams, and embracing agile methodologies. Possess a strong foundation in data-driven decision-making and a passion for leveraging technology to optimize business processes. Proven ability to adapt to changing market dynamics and lead large-scale transformations. Committed to building positive, collaborative cultures that empower teams and drive organizational success.


Accomplished Senior Technical Product Manager with 17+ years at Nielsen. Expert in cloud (AWS), and data management. Led transformative initiatives in TV, digital media, and advertising, driving operational efficiency and cost savings. Skilled in managing global teams, client relations, and aligning technical solutions with business goals. Skilled in leveraging AI tools to enhance decision-making, streamline processes, and deliver innovative solutions.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Technical Product Manager

Nielsen
05.2021 - 08.2024

Modernized Nielsen's Media reference systems (VOD, cable, broadcast, syndication, Digital - Mobile, Desktop, and OTT platforms) to a cloud-based AWS environment, leading a team of 75+ engineers and 3 product owners to achieve a 25% reduction in operational costs and a 75% performance improvement

  • Led and managed large-scale product initiatives, driving strategic transformation and delivering significant business value
  • Utilized deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, data engineering, and software development methodologies to deliver innovative solutions
  • Defined product vision, built roadmaps, and managed complex product portfolios
  • Successfully collaborated with engineering, design, and business teams to ensure alignment and deliver high-quality solutions
  • Built strong relationships with clients, understood their needs, and provided exceptional support
  • Led and mentored teams, fostering positive work environment and driving high performance

Technical Product Manager

Nielsen
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Led product strategy for Nielsen One, driving cross-media insights for advertisers.
  • Optimized product requirements and migrated legacy systems to cloud.
  • Collaborated with global teams to implement phased rollout plans.
  • Enhanced campaign accuracy and audience targeting through metadata integration.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to deliver regionalized advertising services.

Technical Product Manager

Nielsen
10.2017 - 05.2021
  • Led large-scale cloud migration of Nielsen's Digital Panel (Desktop, OTT and Mobile) to AWS.
  • Optimized system performance and reduced costs.
  • Implemented Agile methodologies for efficient delivery.
  • Developed product vision and translated requirements into technical specifications.
  • Managed cross-functional teams) and delivered projects on time and within budget.
  • Key Focus: Cloud Migration (AWS), Data Warehousing, ETL, Agile Methodologies and Project Management

Senior Program Manager

Nielsen
09.2016 - 09.2017
  • Led and managed high-performing teams responsible for Nielsen Audio portfolio.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative data solutions.
  • Optimized data pipelines, reducing costs and improving efficiency.
  • Established offshore development centers to enhance global delivery capabilities.
  • Mitigated risks through robust planning and execution strategies.
  • Delivered projects on time and within budget, leveraging Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
  • Developed and mentored team members, fostering culture of excellence.

Test Center Leader

TATA Consultancy Services Ltd
07.2007 - 12.2015
  • Progressed from QA to Senior Technical Product/Program Manager.
  • Bridged technology and business objectives to drive successful product delivery.
  • Led international projects across USA, Canada and India.
  • Managed complex ETL processes and optimized data pipelines.
  • Spearheaded software development and global delivery initiatives.

Education

Masters of Science - Mathematics

University of Madras
Chennai, India
01.2010

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Madurai Kamaraj University
Madurai, India
01.2007

Skills

  • Marketing Research
  • Business Acumen
  • Product Strategy
  • Data-Driven Decisions
  • Leadership Impact
  • Team Leadership
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Agile & Waterfall
  • Scaled Agile Execution
  • Results-Driven
  • Agile Execution
  • Project Management
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Software-As-a-Service (SaaS) experience
  • Data Management
  • Cloud Migration
  • Process Improvement
  • Data Integration
  • Relationship Builder
  • Customer Experience
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Hiring and Resource Management
  • Change Management
  • Delivery Management
  • Client Onboarding
  • Invoice Management

Technical Skills:

  • Cloud Migration: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, CloudWatch, EKS)
  • Data Engineering: Spark, Apache Airflow, PostgreSQL, Cassandra, Elasticsearch
  • UI Development: MAF Framework integrated with REST API services
  • Project & Product Management: Agile, Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet
  • CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, GitLab, Terraform, Kubernetes
  • Data Analytics: SQL platforms (Netezza, MSSQL, Oracle, Sybase, PostgreSQL, Cassandra, Elasticsearch)
  • Business Intelligence: Micro Strategy, Tableau, Cognos
  • Communication Tools: Microsoft and Google Workplace suite

Certification

  • Generative AI for Product Managers, LinkedIn
  • Leveraging Generative AI for Project Management, PMI

Accomplishments

  • Modernization and Cost Reduction: Successfully modernized legacy systems to a cloud-based architecture, resulting in significant cost savings and performance improvements - Achieved 25% reduction in operational costs and a 75% improvement in performance.
  • Portfolio Management: Successfully managed a $20M+ product portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivering high-value projects.
  • Integration: Led the integration of Gracenote metadata, enhancing global TV content delivery and client tools.
  • Data Optimization: Drove data pipeline optimizations to provide cross-media insights to advertisers.
  • Team Collaboration: Led cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Performance Measurement: Defined and tracked OKRs and KPIs to drive product health and continuous improvement.
  • Client Onboarding: Successfully onboarded TV clients to the new cloud-migrated system, ensuring a smooth transition.
  • Client Support: Provided exceptional production support, resolving client issues and minimizing downtime.
  • Enhanced Customer Engagement: Implemented new product features that increased user satisfaction by 20% and reduced churn by 15%.

Work Availability

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Quote

Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.
Steve Jobs

Timeline

Senior Technical Product Manager

Nielsen
05.2021 - 08.2024

Technical Product Manager

Nielsen
09.2020 - 05.2021

Technical Product Manager

Nielsen
10.2017 - 05.2021

Senior Program Manager

Nielsen
09.2016 - 09.2017

Test Center Leader

TATA Consultancy Services Ltd
07.2007 - 12.2015

Masters of Science - Mathematics

University of Madras

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Madurai Kamaraj University
Krithika Vijayaraghavan