Raghavendra Raj Maddikeri
Union,KY
Summary
Diligent Senior Product Manager offering [Number] years of success in product roadmap development, market research and data analysis. Highly skilled in identifying opportunities to maximize revenue. Driven and strategic with proven history of superior market penetration and product launch. Experienced and highly determined Technical Leader passionate about developing innovative methods to drive sales. Specializes in leading teams through product design and distribution. Comfortable working in fast-paced and deadline-driven environment. Dedicated [Industry] professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Experienced and highly determined [Job Title] passionate about developing innovative methods to drive sales. Specializes in leading teams through product design and distribution. Comfortable working in fast-paced and deadline-driven environment. Motivated professional with extensive experience in product sales and distribution. Possesses unmatched leadership and strategy skills to maximize company revenue. Expertise in management, marketing strategies and merchandising. Proactive and achievement-oriented [Job Title] bringing [Number] years of marketing and leadership experience with special emphasis helping [Industry] clientele. Effectively increases social media reach and client digital profile to catapult company forward with sustained growth. Articulate communicator, natural leader and organized manager. Implements strategic and tactical marketing campaigns to drive engagement and sales. Bringing solid history of success in boosting program operations efficiency, conversion rates and performance. Well-versed in both online and traditional marketing approaches. Innovative Marketing leader with [Number]+ years of experience delivering exceptional marketing campaigns, content and collateral based on established and innovative strategies. Results-oriented and collaborative professional bringing expertise in brand management and social media engagement. Detail-oriented, attentive and decisive leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Product
Celanese
08.2021 - Current
- Documented user stories, specifications, and product features into detailed work order to communicate across teams and build mandatory requirements.
- Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
- Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
- Reviewed sales, customer concerns, and new opportunities to drive business strategy at weekly planning sessions.
- Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
- Thrived in fast-paced, highly-adept team to develop and prioritize product features and build product roadmap.
- Prioritized roadmap in order to achieve product goals and metrics.
- Managed product demonstrations and testimonials for performance evaluation.
- Monitored market trends and competitor performance to update promotional strategies.
- Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
- Analyzed metrics to measure product performance.
- Maintained positive vendor relations to build strong partnerships.
- Spearheaded collaborative efforts to bring products to market.
- Reviewed new opportunities to drive business strategy at planning sessions.
- Compiled product and customer data to generate informed profit projections.
- Coordinated design meetings and decisions with internal departments and teams.
- Liaised with clients to better understand business needs and current market landscape.
- Assessed costs and estimated production capabilities to evaluate economic viability.
- Established criteria for each milestone within product roadmap as means to measure developmental progress.
- Directed planning and budgeting efforts.
- Set goals and formalized policies to maximize team performance and keep project on-task.
- Reduced project downtime with quality product inspections.
- Consulted with buyers to determine projected demand for products and services.
- Boosted customer base penetration using creative promotional approaches.
Research and Development Director
Enviroplas
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Created process recipes and conducted statistical analysis to define specifications and determine equipment capabilities.
- Used multiple sources of information and broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
- Supported collaborative projects and worked closely with technical partners to deliver against portfolio roadmaps.
- Partnered with sales, strategy and business development to identify new product opportunities, manage project portfolio and work assignments.
- Developed and implemented plans to qualify alternate suppliers or new materials for manufacturing.
- Liaised with key stakeholders to understand business requirements and expectations and develop strategic direction to R&D performance materials.
- Reviewed staff competencies to build employee skill sets based upon future technical requirements.
- Coordinated with purchasing department to identify new materials and technology.
- Leveraged data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
- Worked with global cross-functional teams to gain alignment and move initiatives from product ideas to commercialization.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
Senior Manager - Research and Development
Enviroplas
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Created process recipes and conducted statistical analysis to define specifications and determine equipment capabilities.
- Supported collaborative projects and worked closely with technical partners to deliver against portfolio roadmaps.
- Used multiple sources of information and broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
- Partnered with sales, strategy and business development to identify new product opportunities, manage project portfolio and work assignments.
- Developed and implemented plans to qualify alternate suppliers or new materials for manufacturing.
- Reviewed staff competencies to build employee skill sets based upon future technical requirements.
- Liaised with key stakeholders to understand business requirements and expectations and develop strategic direction to R&D performance materials.
- Leveraged data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
- Coordinated with purchasing department to identify new materials and technology.
- Worked with global cross-functional teams to gain alignment and move initiatives from product ideas to commercialization.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
Lead Scientist
SABIC
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Documented changes during experiments, noting unexpected issues arising during research activities.
- Conducted experiments in laboratory environment for product development purposes.
- Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
- Evaluated and implemented new technologies and laboratory techniques to improve quality and robustness of sample analysis.
- Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting.
- Conducted moderately complex analysis to support process development.
- Read literature related to scientific area of expertise to remain current in knowledge.
- Prioritized project tasks after discussions with [Type] department team.
- Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.
- Determined contaminants in drinking water, waste water and surface waters.
- Performed accurate quantitative analysis of targeted data research, collection and report preparation.
- Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment.
- Conducted document review, organization and quality control of data acquisition to draw relevant conclusions and direct research activities.
- Detailed study findings and updated research upon new discoveries.
- Reviewed technical and professional publications and journals to stay current on recent literature and make more strategic research decisions.
- Maintained strict safety protocols to protect staff and assets while carrying out technical procedures and research protocols.
- Learned new laboratory techniques and applied expertise in carrying out enhanced experiments under supervision of senior lab members.
- Applied theories and methods of life sciences to interpret and perform analyses of experimental results.
- Collaborated with other scientists to develop strategies for conservation of habitats.
- Performed experiments and conducted research to study impacts of pollution on animal and plant species.
- Assisted in development of new methods for studying effects of climate change on biodiversity.
- Followed health and safety regulations while handling dangerous or toxic substances.
- Analyzed data collected from surveys to identify potential threats to biological life.
- Conferred with scientists, engineers or others to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance.
- Created techniques for assessing water quality and effects on aquatic life.
- Utilized technology to track movement of species across oceans and land masses.
- Developed new methods for studying behavior of aquatic species in changing ocean conditions.
- Monitored health of coral reefs and ocean life for development of protective strategies.
- Investigated effects of invasive species on ecosystems and recorded findings.
- Advised or assisted in obtaining patents or meeting other legal requirements.
Senior Product Development Engineer
SABIC
03.2013 - 09.2018
- Identified new ideas, products and/or features that improved customer satisfaction, reduced costs and kept product line in forefront of industry.
- Tested completed projects for functionality and implemented changes to production methods to rectify issues in final products.
- Drafted clear technical documentation, detailing product design specifications.
- Documented and updated build, quality and performance records.
- Communicated with vendors and key suppliers to select project materials and meet customer needs.
- Devised new products and features to boost customer satisfaction, reduce costs and propel product line to industry forefront.
- Managed project deliverables for customer orders.
- Recommended solutions, built custom proposals, prepared supporting information and delivered presentations to boost sales.
- Launched customer-driven design review process to enhance customer experiences and efficiency.
- Collaborated with crossfuntional teams to develop and implement product improvements to enhance performance.
- Led continuous improvements in engineering, resulting in clearer product design standards, better manufacturability and reduced engineering cycle time.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and refine product concepts.
- Collaborated with design team to identify and manage project deliverables for customer orders.
- Created designs at minimal costs using high-volume manufacturing processes and careful material selection.
- Applied comprehensive understanding of high-volume manufacturing processes and materials to optimize designs.
- Directed, guided and monitored support engineers and in-house operational personnel.
- Provided clear and timely technical data required for design and specification of product.
- Drove continuous improvement culture in engineering to provide clear product design standards, improve manufacturability through enhanced documentation and reduce engineering cycle time.
- Consulted with marketing department about product upgrades and failures in service and discussed methods for remediation.
- Directed, mentored and monitored support engineers and technicians personnel for improved deployment and operations.
- Optimized design by implementing effective stakeholder-driven design review process.
Senior Product Developer
SABIC
10.2011 - 02.2013
- Reviewed products and updates to meet company quality standards, schedule production and work-in-progress tracking and reports.
- Collaborated with manufacturers, operations leaders and sales teammates to ascertain production details.
- Reviewed products and updates for company quality standards compliance.
- Assessed competitors products and designs to compare projects.
- Scheduled production and work-in-progress tracking and reports.
- Devised brand and product strategies to drive client satisfaction.
- Managed supply chains while sourcing material.
- Determined consumer demands, industry trends and forecasted sales by conducting trend analysis.
- Implemented strategic business objectives to generate $[Number] in sales.
- Supervised material and designer sourcing activities for [Type] and [Type] accessories.
- Worked closely with sales, operations and manufacturers to deliver quality [Product] production.
- Developed [Product] and [Product] from design conceptualization to client delivery.
- Led [Type] seminars and created [Number] [Type] designs for markets.
- Fleshed out product brand identities by identifying markets and specialized updates.
- Led daily supply chain activities.
- Accurately created [Type] structures.
- Brainstormed with peers and other members of design team to determine enhancements and product features.
- Analyzed user feedback and implemented changes to product design.
- Created visuals and renderings communicating product design concepts.
- Collaborated with team of engineers to develop new products.
- Researched and identified best-fit materials for new products.
- Identified changes in project scope and modified job schedule accordingly.
- Traveled to manufacturing facilities to evaluate product creation and point out potential issues.
- Documented each step in product's design process for use in manuals.
- Negotiated with vendors and manufacturers on pricing, services and scheduled shipping windows.
- Wrote comprehensive user manuals for new products and additional technical documentation.
- Improved worker comfort and reduced injuries with creation of new ergonomic solutions.
Research Intern
GE Plastics
01.2006 - 08.2006
- Attended meetings and presentations to learn project details.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
- Prepared tables, graphs and fact sheets to summarize research results.
- Visualised research findings through data tables, graphs and presentations.
- Assisted with preparing project-related reports, presentations and manuscripts.
- Collaborated with research teams to develop project plans aligned with target timescales.
- Selected research tools and methods to access and analyze required data.
- Managed, prepared and manipulated extensive databases.
- Obtained informed consent of research subjects or guardians.
- Utilized job-related software to perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analysis of data.
- Allocated and managed laboratory space and resources.
- Coded data in preparation for computer entry.
- Identified grant sources and supported bids to win project funding.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists.
- Coordinated and managed laboratory projects and experiments.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Kept abreast of current industry, scientific and regulatory developments and issues.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
Junior Research Fellow
Indian Institute Of Technology Bombay
10.2001 - 08.2003
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality to protect data quality and project research.
- Compiled data in reports and other documents using [Software].
- Designed and carried out complex laboratory experiments to assess effectiveness of [Type].
- Analyzed data to determine which theory to select for further research.
- Supported and supervised students in [Type] research programs from brainstorming areas for potential research through publishing papers on completed projects.
- Used [Type] methods of investigation to research [Type] topics in depth.
- Recorded data from research to allow for accurate analysis.
- Followed best practices and scientific protocol to reach defensible conclusions based on solid evidence.
- Conducted and evaluated research using cutting-edge technology.
- Performed scientific research on multiple projects.
- Published research in [Type] journals.
- Computed complex statistical analyses and interpreted data using [Software].
- Applied research technique to determine effectiveness of [Type] interventions.
- Edited papers for submission to prestigious academic and industry journals.
- Collaborated with other researchers to write and distribute impactful results of [Type] research.
- Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
- Upheld all university and regulatory requirements for documentation of findings.
- Collaborated with [Type] professionals to advance research and gain deeper understanding of topics.
- Developed unique research into [Area of study].
- Worked to improve collective knowledge of [Area of expertise].
Software Engineer
Tech Mahindra
09.2000 - 10.2001
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
- Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
- Integrated third-party tools and components into applications.
- Tested methodology with writing and execution of test plans, debugging and testing scripts and tools.
- Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.
- Participated in architecture, design and implementation of back-end features using C++, C#, Lua and Python.
- Coordinated with other engineers to evaluate and improve software and hardware interfaces.
- Collaborated with clients to define solution requirements.
- Collaborated with management, internal and development partners regarding software application design status and project progress.
- Coordinated efficient large-scale software deployments.
- Delivered unit-tested systems within customer-prescribed timeframes.
- Worked with customers for needs analysis and to determine vendor costs.
- Offered experience with Ruby, Perl, Java and Python.
- Developed robust, scalable, modular and API-centric infrastructures.
- Partnered with development team on product development and application support plans.
- Provided guidance and mentored less-experienced staff members.
- Collaborated with fellow engineers to evaluate software and hardware interfaces.
- Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions that met or exceeded performance expectations.
- Analyzed data to coordinate installation of new systems or modification of existing systems.
- Designed enhancements and updates for subsystems of end-user applications software running on local, networked and Internet-based platforms.
- Represented software applications engineering team during large and complex development projects.
- Provided direction and guidance to process improvements and established policies.
- Conducted regression testing and submitted observations to development team.
- Promoted experience with Kubernetes, Docker and Amazon Web Services.
- Informed internal personnel and external stakeholders of project milestones.
- Identified and documented project changes with proactive budget oversight.
Education
Ph.D. - Polymer Science & Engineering
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA2011
Master of Science - Polymer Science And Engineering
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA2007
Master of Science - Advanced Materials
Chalmers University of Technology
Sweden2005
Bachelor of Engineering - Metallurgical Engineering
National Institute of Technology Karnataka
Surathkal, India2000
Skills
- Business Development and Planning
- Stakeholder Relations
- Customer Inquiries
- Team Goals
- Business Development
- Technical Support
- Project Management
- Product Development
Accomplishments
- Supervised teams of 5-8 staff members.
Timeline
Manager Product
Celanese
08.2021 - Current
Research and Development Director
Enviroplas
06.2019 - 07.2021
Senior Manager - Research and Development
Enviroplas
06.2019 - 12.2019
Lead Scientist
SABIC
10.2018 - 06.2019
Senior Product Development Engineer
SABIC
03.2013 - 09.2018
Senior Product Developer
SABIC
10.2011 - 02.2013
Research Intern
GE Plastics
01.2006 - 08.2006
Junior Research Fellow
Indian Institute Of Technology Bombay
10.2001 - 08.2003
Software Engineer
Tech Mahindra
09.2000 - 10.2001
Ph.D. - Polymer Science & Engineering
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Master of Science - Polymer Science And Engineering
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Master of Science - Advanced Materials
Chalmers University of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - Metallurgical Engineering
National Institute of Technology Karnataka