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Sai Prasad Marri

Summary

Accomplished multidisciplinary leader with a versatile background Leading Product Engineering teams, directing Product Management initiatives, and spearheading Enterprise IT Transformations. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams, overseeing Product Lifecycles, and driving Transformative IT strategies. Extensive background in Enterprise Financial Systems, with deep knowledge of Accounting, Billing, and Revenue Recognition across diverse industry sectors with unique business models. Demonstrated success in developing and launching enterprise-grade SaaS products. Proven proficiency in creating product feature planning and prioritization, devising pre-sales strategy, orchestrating go-to-market initiatives, and delivering impactful customer demos. Experienced in presenting product features and roadmaps across various platforms, including Sales Platforms, Corporate Events, Workshops, Advisory Groups, and internal Company Events. Played a pivotal role as a core team member in executing due diligence procedures for mergers and acquisitions. Well-versed in regulatory compliance, including SOC I/SOC II certifications, ASC605/606, and IFRS15 standards. Applied statistical analysis and machine learning techniques to extract actionable insights from large datasets using clustering, linear regression, and KMeans modeling, contributing to data-driven decision-making.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Of Product

RightRev Inc
CA
07.2020 - Current
  • Conceptualized and designed Revenue Recognition software for RightRev, seamlessly integrating with top ERP solutions (Salesforce, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday) to comply with ASC 606 standards
  • Spearheaded the development and launch of RightRev's flagship product Revenue Management Application, driving a 30% increase in revenue within the first year
  • Orchestrated a cross-functional team of 20 professionals, including product managers, designers, and engineers
  • Collaborated closely with the sales and marketing teams to define and implement effective go-to-market strategies
  • Achieved successful market penetration and increased brand visibility
  • Crafted and implemented the product roadmap, aligning it with business objectives and market demands
  • Drove product strategy and vision to secure a competitive edge in the market
  • Led the decomposition of the revenue management application into microservices, enhancing software quality and enabling rapid releases to boost customer satisfaction
  • Provided advisory support to RightRev's clientele during project implementation, guiding system connectivity, data analysis, journal posting, reporting, and troubleshooting for seamless day-2 operations
  • Oversaw meticulous data migration from Salesforce, NetSuite, Workday, and Zuora RevPro, resulting in a 40% reduction in quarter-end closing times for multiple companies
  • Led a cross-functional team to achieve a 20% reduction in processing time and a 15% improvement in data accuracy
  • Influenced high-end technical designs into core product strategy, roadmap, and go-to-market initiatives
  • Conducted comprehensive end-user training sessions, facilitating a smooth transition and increased user adoption.

Director of Product Management

Zuora Inc
CA
11.2014 - 04.2020
  • Managed and led a team of Product Managers to deliver exceptional Customer Experience with Zuora's new flagship Revenue Management Cloud Application - RevPro
  • Formulated and executed a comprehensive product roadmap aligned with business objectives and market trends and guided the team in delivering high-impact features and functionalities, resulting in a 25% growth in customer acquisition
  • Architected the end-to-end billing, revenue, and accounting process workflows
  • Led the Customer Advisory Board and ran the Early Adopter Programs
  • Delivered Product Demos to numerous early-stage prospects that resulted in closing large deals with $1M+ ACV
  • Successfully migrated financial data and implemented custom workflows, resulting in a 25% reduction in processing time and a 15% improvement in data accuracy
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements, conducted gap analysis, and provided strategic solutions for process improvements
  • Enabled Zuora's Sales and Service Organizations with Customer facing Product related assets
  • Trained the Services and the Support Organizations
  • Gathered product requirements through direct engagement with customers and internal technical staff and detailed market analysis.

Technical Product Manager

Equinix
CA
01.2012 - 11.2014
  • Oversaw the Finance track, managing a suite of critical applications including Vertex, Singleview, Oracle R12, and RevPro
  • As a pivotal component of a significant initiative, served as the Delivery Owner for the Finance track during the comprehensive implementation of telecom billing, tax, and revenue management applications
  • Led strategic alignment of project goals with organizational objectives, overseeing decision-making, resource allocation, and fostering a collaborative environment for optimal project performance
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate Oracle ERP seamlessly with third-party systems
  • Resulted in a significant enhancement of overall business process efficiency through efficient data flow and improved integration capabilities
  • Conduct tailor-made end-user training sessions, contributing to a remarkable 30% increase in user adoption rates
  • These sessions not only facilitated a smoother transition post-implementation but also minimized disruptions and accelerated the realization of benefits
  • Spearhead the implementation and customization of Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Financials modules, achieving a 25% reduction in manual data entry
  • The initiative not only streamlined financial processes but also elevated reporting accuracy, empowering stakeholders with reliable data for strategic decision-making.

Technical Product Lead

Yahoo
CA
04.2005 - 01.2012
  • Achieved successful customer integration with Microsoft for the MS-Yahoo Search Deal
  • Orchestrated the seamless implementation of an in-house solution for intercompany accounting projects
  • Spearheaded the implementation of a custom revenue recognition module, showcasing architect-level expertise in designing and developing features that support revenue recognition, filling the gaps not available out-of-the-box (OOB)
  • Developed a calculation engine to derive deferral amounts and subsequent recognition over a designated period
  • Created an interface facilitating the smooth transfer of accounting data from the revenue recognition module to the General Ledger (GL)
  • Led Finance track, managing a suite of critical applications, including Oracle 11i (AR/AP/PO/GL/FA), CAM (Customer Account Management), TCA.

Education

Professional Certificate in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (MLAI) -

UC Berkeley Executive Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Computers -

Indira Gandhi National Open University

GNIIT (Graduate from National Institute of Information Technology) -

National Institute of Information Technology, Delhi

Bachelors In Computers -

Osmania University

Skills

  • Python
  • Rust
  • PL-SQL
  • C/C
  • Tableau
  • Thoughtspot
  • Superset
  • Sigma
  • Product Differentiation
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Product positioning
  • Product Documentation
  • Innovation management
  • Cross Functional Leadership
  • Customer Segmentation
  • Customer Empathy
  • Product branding
  • Technical acumen
  • Product marketing
  • Product Launches
  • Product Training
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Design thinking
  • Product support
  • Improvement Metrics Measurement
  • Database Management Systems
  • End to End Feature Delivery
  • Usability Studies
  • Requirements Building
  • Product Vision and Strategy
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • User Feedback Collection
  • A/B Testing
  • Jira, Atlassian, Rally
  • Product Roadmaps
  • Responsive Design Approaches
  • Prioritization and Execution
  • Agile Software Development
  • Project Management
  • Business Development
  • Stakeholder Communications
  • Critical Thinking
  • Data Analytics
  • Roadmap development
  • Requirements Gathering
  • Software Development
  • Financial Management
  • Product Development

Past Professional Experience

  • ORACLE India Pvt Ltd, India, Principal ERP Consultant, 01/2004, 04/2005
  • IGATE, India, Sr. ERP Consultant, 06/2002, 01/2004

Business Expertise

Product Strategy & Requirements, Product Surveys, Product Design, Prototype Designs & Wireframes, Product Roadmaps, Quality Strategy, Product Launch, Product Releases, Public Facing Product Documentation, Executive Communication (Proposals, Milestones, QBR's), Quote-to-Cash, Procurement, Payables, Inventory, Budget Planning and Tracking, Resource Management

Personal Information

Citizenship: US Citizen

Timeline

Head Of Product

RightRev Inc
07.2020 - Current

Director of Product Management

Zuora Inc
11.2014 - 04.2020

Technical Product Manager

Equinix
01.2012 - 11.2014

Technical Product Lead

Yahoo
04.2005 - 01.2012

Professional Certificate in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (MLAI) -

UC Berkeley Executive Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Computers -

Indira Gandhi National Open University

GNIIT (Graduate from National Institute of Information Technology) -

National Institute of Information Technology, Delhi

Bachelors In Computers -

Osmania University
Sai Prasad Marri