SHENAL WELIGAMA ARACHCHIGE
El Cerrito,United States
Summary
Dynamic Senior Product Manager with over 14 years of experience driving innovative product strategies and leading cross-functional teams to deliver impact solutions. Expertise in AI/ML, product development, and agile methodologies has led to significant improvements in efficiency and user satisfaction. Proven ability to manage the entire product life-cycle, from conception through launch, ensuring alignment with customer needs and market trends. Committed to fostering collaboration and mentoring within teams, empowering professionals to excel and achieve shared goals. Ready to leverage a wealth of knowledge and experience to guide the next generation of trans-formative product initiatives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Product Manager
Soil and Land use Technology
07.2018 - 09.2025
- Defined and executed the strategic road-map for an intelligent workforce scheduling platform serving 100,000+ professionals across 3 continents.
- Led cross-functional teams (engineering, data science, design) to launch AI-powered optimization features, increasing expert utilization by 22% and reducing scheduling conflicts by 30%.
- Managed full product life-cycle from business process mapping and user stories to UAT and implementation, delivering results through Agile sprints.
- Spearheaded the launch of a machine learning–driven scheduling engine using predictive availability and demand models, reducing manual scheduling by 40%.
- Built real-time operational dashboards (fill rates, idle time, SLA compliance) to enhance executive visibility and support decision-making.
- Championed experimentation by introducing A/B testing frameworks, improving feature validation and increasing user satisfaction scores by 18%.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to integrate scheduling insights with workforce planning, payroll, and customer experience systems.
- Implemented a GIS-integrated data management system, reducing reporting preparation time by 30%.
- Designed self-service analytics dashboards in Power BI and Tableau, cutting reporting bottlenecks by 20% and empowering business users.
- Mentored and coached junior team members across product, engineering, and business functions, fostering collaboration and continuous learning.
Product Manager
Nation Lanka Finance
01.2012 - 05.2015
- Led product management initiatives at Nation Lanka Finance, driving strategic vision and execution for new financial products.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to align product features with customer needs, enhancing user experience and satisfaction.
- Developed and managed comprehensive product roadmaps, ensuring timely delivery of product milestones.
- Analyzed market trends to inform product strategy, resulting in innovative solutions that meet evolving customer demands.
- Fostered team leadership and collaboration, cultivating a high-performing environment focused on agile development.
Associate Product Manager
Dialog Axiata
02.2010 - 12.2011
- Developed and executed product strategies that aligned with organizational goals and market demands.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product features and user experience.
- Conducted data analysis to drive decision-making and product enhancements.
- Managed the product life-cycle from ideation to launch, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and prioritize product backlog.
Education
Bachelor's - undefined
St Cloud State University
St Cloud, Minnesota01.2015
Skills
- AI/ML
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Product Development
- MLOps
- Team Leadership
- Saas Development
- Generative AI
- Data Analysis
- Product Launch
- Product Strategy
- Product Road-Map
Certification
- Certificate in Business Intelligence St Cloud State University
- Certified Scrum Master Saint Cloud State University
- Certificate in Information Assurance Saint Cloud State University
Timeline
Senior Product Manager
Soil and Land use Technology
07.2018 - 09.2025
Product Manager
Nation Lanka Finance
01.2012 - 05.2015
Associate Product Manager
Dialog Axiata
02.2010 - 12.2011
Bachelor's - undefined
St Cloud State University