Rakhi Gandhi
Bay Area,CA
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Dell Technologies, adept in product strategy and cross-functional collaboration. Spearheaded the launch of OS and software, generating significant market share growth. Proven track record in agile development and stakeholder management, driving product lifecycle from ideation to launch. Excelled in team leadership, delivering innovative solutions and fostering growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager Product Management
Dell Technologies
Bay Area, CA
01.2017 - Current
- Led a global team of nine product managers and product owners in developing and launching OS and software for a $400M line of business, designed to gain market share.
- Led the strategy for software solutions to enable Dell's commercial client portfolio.
- Led cost-out initiatives and optimizations across the software portfolio.
- Oversaw the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to market launch, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and sales, to drive product success.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
- Developed and executed strategies for customer retention and acquisition.
Senior Product Manager
Dell Technologies
Bay Area, CA
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Managed and launched cloud management software, generating $25 million in revenue per year.
- Managed roadmaps and strategy for Thin Client OS.
- Conducted market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and guide product strategy.
- Developed comprehensive product roadmaps to ensure alignment with business goals and customer needs.
- Negotiated with vendors to obtain most cost-effective pricing for product distribution.
- Defined success criteria for each feature release and monitored results post-launch.
Senior Software Engineer
Thales E-Security
Bay Area, CA
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Successfully designed and deployed Key management solution for enterprise customers
- Created reference architecture, led customer reviews of the product installations
- Wrote user manuals and other documentation for roll-out in customer training sessions.
- Deployed software updates and patches to ensure security and functionality.
- Integrated third-party APIs and services to enhance software functionality and interoperability.
Education
Product Management Studio- Certficate -
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA04-2016
Master of Computer Science -
Pune University
01.2008
Bachelor of Computer Science -
Pune University
01-2005
Skills
- Product Strategy
- Team leadership
- Market Research
- Product Development
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder management
- Research and trend analysis
- Agile software development
- Product lifecycle management
- Design thinking
- Product roadmapping
- Competitive analysis
- Growth strategies
- Process development
Certification
Berkeley Product Management Studio
Accomplishments
- Dell Champion Award: 2019
- Inspire Award: 2022,2024
Timeline
Senior Manager Product Management
Dell Technologies
01.2017 - Current
Senior Product Manager
Dell Technologies
01.2012 - 01.2017
Senior Software Engineer
Thales E-Security
01.2010 - 01.2012
Product Management Studio- Certficate -
University of California, Berkeley
Master of Computer Science -
Pune University
Bachelor of Computer Science -
Pune University
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