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MENKA HARIANI

Boston,MA

Summary

A Harvard Alumni and a visionary product leader with 15 years of extensive experience in product innovation, design, and delivery. In 2024 I designed two patent-worthy products using generative adversarial networks (GANs) and super minds and have been awarded as an exemplary at MIT. Also recognized as Top 50 Women of Impact in the Tech industry, I'm deeply passionate about data-driven decision-making and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to create products that consistently exceed customer expectations. I am eager to apply my expertise in shaping product roadmaps and addressing evolving market demands to accelerate growth and success of a forward-thinking company.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Product Management

Allstate Identity Protection
06.2024 - 05.2022
  • Demonstrated exceptional leadership by directing the two primary product verticals, Cybersecurity and Family Digital Safety
  • Led the development and implementation of the Executive Coverage product for the Employee Benefits Program
  • Launched AIP's inaugural direct-to-consumer plan on the app stores (Allstate Identity Protection Plan Blue Individual/Family)
  • Orchestrated cross-selling initiatives with Allstate to offer premium identity restoration services to 5.3 million Allstate customers
  • Streamlined the Vendor Management Tracking System for all the strategic partners within six months timeframe
  • The objective was to achieve 100% centralization of vendor records, automate 90% of data collection and billing tasks, and establish a real-time compliance monitoring system

Senior Product Manager

Lookout
05.2022 - 12.2020
  • At Lookout, I led a diverse product portfolio for their biggest client - AT&T, managing key products such as AT&T Mobile Security, AT&T Business WiFi, and AT&T Active Armor
  • I drove the strategic direction and execution of these products, ensuring top-tier security and usability for millions of users
  • This involved close collaboration with AT&T to gather business requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and coordinate with Lookout's cross-functional teams to deliver features on time
  • Effectively prioritized tasks and collaborated with a team of over 80 engineers to ensure timely delivery of the product
  • Reduced the customer complaints by 20% and resolution time by more than 50% by enhancing the customer tool for better support

Faculty Staff - Cloud Security

Harvard University
01.2022 - 01.2016
  • As a core member of the Cloud Security Faculty Team, I specialized in teaching how-to create the cloud security architecture from the ground-up
  • Designed and implemented a robust curriculum covering essential cloud security topics, including secure architecture principles, regulatory compliance, DevOps and DevSecOps practices, and advanced threat modeling techniques
  • Successfully mentored and coached over 350+ cybersecurity professionals, including C-level executives, guiding them in secure cloud architecture and migration strategies
  • Created hands-on labs and interactive workshops that provided students with practical experience in cloud security tools and technologies, such as Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS/Azure Cloud security services

Senior Technical Product Manager

Airfox
07.2020 - 10.2019
  • At Airfox, I directed three squads: Support, Tools & Automation, and Business Enablement, along with overseeing a team of Product Owners and Associate Managers
  • Conducted a comprehensive vendor evaluation and analysis, identifying key cost-saving opportunities and negotiating more favorable terms
  • Developed a detailed proposal that streamlined the selection process and ultimately reduced operational costs by 50%
  • Led key projects including the auditing of customer PII to ensure Airfox's compliance with LGPD regulations, significantly reducing data privacy risks
  • Directed the Tools Interoperability Project, transitioning from multiple BI tools to a single platform, resulting in over 70% cost savings through streamlined operations and reduced redundancies
  • Conducted targeted campaigning that helped the organization reduce customer acquisition cost by 20%

Product Manager

Dun & Bradstreet
10.2019 - 02.2016
  • At D&B, I played a pivotal role in mentoring and coaching product owners, helping them enhance their strategic thinking, execution capabilities, and leadership skills
  • Streamlined D&B's data ingestion and identity verification processes by leveraging IoT data and applying machine learning techniques to impute missing data
  • This resulted in a 50% reduction in operational costs and an 80% increase in data accuracy
  • Transitioned from a sales-driven to a data-driven approach by streamlining three product management processes using Value Stream Mapping and Six Sigma methodologies, leading to a 50% increase in project predictability
  • Additionally, I developed and implemented a Power BI dashboard at the program level, significantly enhancing product visibility and enabling more strategic, data-driven decision-making
  • Led the roadmap creation and execution for the data ingested in the D&B Hoovers product
  • Led the integration with top vendors, including Microsoft, to establish data lakes and create a comprehensive data strategy, enhancing data management and analysis capabilities

Education

Master of Liberal Arts - Information Management Systems

Harvard University

Master of Science - Computer Management

Devi Ahilya University

Bachelor's - Commerce

Devi Ahilya University

Skills

  • Product strategy
  • Product team leadership
  • Partner relationships
  • Pricing strategy
  • Go-to-market strategies
  • Strategic planning and alignment
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Cross functional leadership
  • Product roadmapping

Career Highlights

  • Drove a $95M increase in Allstate Identity Protection's cyber product revenue, including a 6% rise in 2023 and 2.7% in Q1 2024, by expanding client relationships and introducing new distribution channels.
  • Led integration with top OEM vendors and executed cybersecurity strategies, resulting in a 51% market share increase.
  • Launched AIP's first direct-to-consumer plan on app stores, boosting user acquisition by 5% and expanding market reach.
  • Spearheaded passwordless authentication, reducing customer onboarding time by 70%.
  • Standardized mobile cybersecurity UX, increasing activations by 3% and cutting costs by $1.5M.
  • Integrated identity protection into Allstate's app, expanding reach to 16 million households (5.3M customers).
  • Reorganized UX, enhancing feature visibility and boosting adoption by 12% with Pendo-guided tutorials.
  • Led product improvements at AT&T, raising NPS from 13 to 43 in 12 months.
  • Launched a chatbot in a Mobile Banking App, reducing operational costs by 30% and boosting CSAT by 25%.
  • Released award-winning mobile apps for over 100 media publishers, reaching over 2 billion users across 100 countries.
  • Increased activated users by 25% and boosted premium conversions by 5% through targeted campaigns.
  • As a Cloud Security faculty member, mentored 350+ cybersecurity professionals, guiding cloud migration for C-level executives.
  • Optimized D&B's data ingestion and identity verification processes by leveraging IoT data and applying machine learning techniques to impute missing data. This resulted in a 50% reduction in operational costs and an 80% increase in data accuracy.
  • Automated Mobifusion's content conversion, cutting down the go-to-market time by 96% - from an average of six months to six weeks, and enhancing efficiency and customer experience.
  • Established and scaled the Product Department at Mobifusion, growing it into a high-performing team of 10, including product managers and UX/UI designers.
  • Conceptualized an AI-driven dark web monitoring solution that proactively identified stolen credentials and alerted users when their personal information was compromised.

Timeline

Director of Product Management

Allstate Identity Protection
06.2024 - 05.2022

Senior Product Manager

Lookout
05.2022 - 12.2020

Faculty Staff - Cloud Security

Harvard University
01.2022 - 01.2016

Senior Technical Product Manager

Airfox
07.2020 - 10.2019

Product Manager

Dun & Bradstreet
10.2019 - 02.2016

Bachelor's - Commerce

Devi Ahilya University

Master of Liberal Arts - Information Management Systems

Harvard University

Master of Science - Computer Management

Devi Ahilya University