MANOMOHAN PILLAI
Chantilly,VA
Summary
Seasoned product and technology executive with demonstrated ability to propel revenue growth and drive transformation in consumer internet, digital media, advertising/marketing technology. A proven leader in managing product vision, strategy, and roadmap for large-scale platforms and managing global cross-functional teams that exceed goals. Expertise in building and managing innovative high growth media, core data infrastructure, data analytics, AI/ML and data management products, Privacy Enhancing Technologies(PET) and solutions, contributing to revenue growth, and three successful exits (Nikaza: in 2020(Acquired by Stirista), Neustar: $2.9B(Acquired by Golden Gate Capital) and AddThis (acquired by Oracle): $150M). Expertise in building solutions for leading global brands, agencies, media, and entertainment companies, and fortune 100 enterprise customers that span CPG, retail, hospitality, and financial services.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Product and Technology Officer
LiveIntent
03.2021 - Current
- Led the transformation to mature the business including redefining the platform vision and strategy, establishing strategic priorities and roadmap evolving organizational structure, defining new pricing across the product portfolio, and creating metrics to drive performance and predictability of revenue.
Chief Product Officer
LiveIntent
03.2001 - 06.2003
- Streamlined product development process by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in faster time-to-market and increased product quality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for efficient product launch, ensuring seamless communication and alignment of goals.
- Developed and executed go-to-market strategies, leading to successful product launches and increased market share.
- Optimized user experience by conducting comprehensive market research and incorporating customer feedback into product design.
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
NIKAZA, INC (Acquired by STIRISTA)
10.2016 - 12.2020
- Co-Founded the company launched a mobile location data analytics SaaS platform
- Provided leadership and executive direction, set the strategic vision, established the product-market fit.
Head of Products (Identity) (2014-2016) | Director of Product Management (DMP) (2012-2014)
NEUSTAR, INC
01.2012 - 10.2016
- Hired to create the company's data management platform (DMP) capabilities
- Conceptualized data management platform vision and go-to-market strategy
- Defined and owned the product and technology roadmap
- Led the omnichannel expansion of Neustar's marketing services product portfolio(Data onboarding, Audience targeting, Measurement, and Attribution)
Director, Engineering (2009-12) • Director, Engineering Services (2008-09)Engineering Manager (2007)
ADDTHIS (Acquired by ORACLE)
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Initially joined the widget platform Clearspring, which then became AddThis through an acquisition
- Earned several promotions, ultimately leading product and engineering for a platform supporting 1.4B unique monthly users.
Sr. Engineer | Principal Systems Analyst
AOL-NETSCAPE, AOL
01.2001 - 01.2007
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS) in Engineering Management -
George Washington University
01.2006
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (BE) in Electronics & Communication Engineering -
Mangalore University
01.1995
Skills
- Executive leadership and Entrepreneurship Experience
- Product management
- Engineering management
- Cross Functional Leadership
- Machine Learning
- Privacy Enhancing Technologies
Patents
System, Method, and Program Product Using Ephemeral Identity For Digital User Identification
US 11,777,925 B2 Campaign Feedback Based Incremental Hybrid Audience Suggestion AI Engine 63/525,707(pending)
Timeline
Chief Product and Technology Officer
LiveIntent
03.2021 - Current
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
NIKAZA, INC (Acquired by STIRISTA)
10.2016 - 12.2020
Head of Products (Identity) (2014-2016) | Director of Product Management (DMP) (2012-2014)
NEUSTAR, INC
01.2012 - 10.2016
Director, Engineering (2009-12) • Director, Engineering Services (2008-09)Engineering Manager (2007)
ADDTHIS (Acquired by ORACLE)
01.2007 - 01.2012
Chief Product Officer
LiveIntent
03.2001 - 06.2003
Sr. Engineer | Principal Systems Analyst
AOL-NETSCAPE, AOL
01.2001 - 01.2007
MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS) in Engineering Management -
George Washington University
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (BE) in Electronics & Communication Engineering -
Mangalore University
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