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Sandeep Nimmala

Redmond,USA

Summary

Strategic and results-oriented product leader with deep expertise in aligning technical infrastructure with user-focused outcomes. Proven success in designing intelligent validation ecosystems, embedding AI capabilities into enterprise workflows, and steering cross-functional teams to deliver scalable product platforms. Strong track record in launching data-driven features, driving Continuous Delivery (CD) alignment, and shaping product roadmaps with measurable impact.


Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

SENIOR PRODUCT MANAGER

MICROSOFT
09.2015 - Current


Key Achievements and Contributions:

  • Digitization transformation of all business processes across US, Russia, Europe, China, and India service orgs to save 10k man hours/years and saving a 5 million dollars in vendor investment.
  • Initiated increased investment in Mobile Dev-Ops product achieving greater revenue opportunities more than $15M over two years.
  • Built automation for sales & advertising teams processes saving 1400-man hours/yr.
  • Leveraged ML/AI capabilities to enable RPA for developer empowerment in Azure Dev-Ops by enabling automation and saving revenue of 6.5 million dollars.
  • Developed product-market fit strategies for internal tooling adoption, applying user empathy and cost-performance analysis to inform prioritization
  • Positioned validation workflows as continuous feedback loops in ML lifecycle—contributing to model refinement, product learnings, and platform evolution
  • Driving exploration into human-aligned AI initiatives through mission-driven organizations such as Anthropic, combining ethical rigor with technical excellence
  • Increased the adoption of App Center product by 25% by partnering with ISV and other product teams to light up new personas.
  • Grew Bing Ads and Image vertical revenue from a low $6M ARR to $16M ARR in 20 months.
  • Prioritized user value and ROI for customers (retailers) on Shopping/Product Advertising on Bing through enhanced user experiences and ML model optimizations.
  • Defined product strategy for validation platforms supporting transitions from OS swap to LCU-based release cycles, optimizing delivery precision and platform agility
  • Led product integration of ML-based workflow insights, enabling predictive failure analysis and enhancing product reliability through intelligent automation
  • Spearheaded development of AI-powered documentation and sign-off tooling, reducing manual effort and accelerating stakeholder decision velocity
  • Collaborated across product, engineering, and data science teams to introduce AI-enhanced KPI dashboards, improving roadmap confidence and release readiness
  • Built governance frameworks to align ethical AI principles with feature rollouts, ensuring transparency and compliance in high-impact environment

Manager- Mobile App Development

ALTIMETRIK
08.2012 - 09.2015
  • -Oversaw Mobile Application design, development, and optimization initiatives by leading multi-disciplinary team of software developers, designers, and testers. Established customer-oriented product vision and design strategy.
  • Key Achievements and Contributions:
  • Build team from scratch to create a CoE on mobility expertise with 100+ cross team members.
  • Implemented A/B testing to determine reasoning behind customers' top financial services choices, and suggested solutions to improve underperforming services, increasing revenue by $1.5M
  • Executed long-term sign up test, boosting paying customers by 38%
  • Successfully built the first windows 8.1 application to be showcased by Microsoft in their global seminar.
  • Successfully delivered challenging projects on SUP (SAP) integration app on iOS/Android and BB.
  • Worked with leadership to present key indicators of product growth and adoption, leading to the close of a $4.1M Series B
  • Enhanced CSAT scores by up to 2% on a month-on-month basis, defined success criteria for testing and product acceptance, and ensured creation and maintenance of proper product documentation.
  • Assessed emerging products and companies, organized internal and customer training on product features, and recommend the latest technologies to augment cloud-enabled features.

Product Manager

ICRA Sapphire Inc.
12.2011 - 06.2012
  • Established scalable professional services organization from bottom-up, streamlined daily workflow processes, setup PMO, and nurtured high-performance team for software solution delivery. Navigated business challenges and promoted innovation-oriented thinking to develop and implement new ideas.
  • Key Achievements and Contributions:
  • Designed intuitive dashboards for publishers, providing real-time insights into ad performance and revenue metrics.
  • Collaborated with engineering, design, and marketing teams to streamline real-time bidding processes, resulting in a 15% increase in ROI.
  • Directed Product Management and Engineering Services, oversaw account growth, and grew business to $1.8M by enhancing headcount with new projects.
  • Developed 6 key groups – Web Engineering, Client Software, User Experience Design, CRM, Customer Success, and Quality Assurance for ICRA.

PROJECT MANAGER

NCR Corporation
02.2011 - 11.2011
  • Established project scope, allocated resources, scheduled work, mitigated risk, and interfaced with stakeholders throughout the product development lifecycle. Defined product roadmap, led test and deployment planning, streamlined process, and facilitated go-to-market strategy. Synergized team effort between interaction design, visual design, UX research, prototyping, product management, engineering, and quality assurance.
  • Key Achievements and Contributions:
  • Envisioned transformation roadmap and portfolio of 75 IT projects across 8 business lines, nurturing a 250+ member team from ground up for Web/Mobile Development (Onsite & Offshore).
  • Empowered clients to achieve 30% reduction in Data Center OPEX by formulating cost-effective IT models.
  • Guided the implementation strategy for migrating websites from Microsoft’s ASP to ASP.NET platform.

Education

Master of Business Administration (PGDM) -

IFIM B-School
04.2006

Bachelor of Technology -

Nagarjuna University
03.2003

Skills

  • Comprehensive product lifecycle management
  • Go-to-market planning
  • Product ownership
  • Risk evaluation and mitigation
  • Effective stakeholder communication
  • Product iteration expertise
  • Process Improvement / Change Management
  • Effective Communication & Collaboration
  • Product launch management
  • Effective cross-team communication skills
  • Strategic product roadmaps
  • Long-term planning

Timeline

SENIOR PRODUCT MANAGER

MICROSOFT
09.2015 - Current

Manager- Mobile App Development

ALTIMETRIK
08.2012 - 09.2015

Product Manager

ICRA Sapphire Inc.
12.2011 - 06.2012

PROJECT MANAGER

NCR Corporation
02.2011 - 11.2011

Master of Business Administration (PGDM) -

IFIM B-School

Bachelor of Technology -

Nagarjuna University

Additional Experience

  • Manager, Business Analysis (Jan 2008 - Dec 2010) Galvanon India (NCR Corporation)– Bangalore, India
  • Business Analysis – Asst. Manager (Aug 2006 - Dec 2007) SANYO-BPL– Bangalore, India