Shriyans Vittal

Motivated undergraduate student at the University of California, Santa Cruz pursuing a B.S. in Technology and Information Management. Passionate about building innovative solutions at the intersection of technology and business. Seeking product or project management internships where I can apply strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills to support cross-functional teams and drive project success.

IBM Product Manager Professional Certificate

• Demonstrated mastery in product management fundamentals for entry-level roles
• Gained hands-on experience with product strategy, stakeholder communication, and Agile lifecycles
• Led projects involving product development, testing, and go-to-market strategies

Google Prompting Essentials

• Learned and applied 5-step prompting framework to improve productivity and decision-making
• Used prompts to speed up data analysis, automate tasks, and enhance AI agent interactions

AI Foundations: Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT

• Developed foundational skills in AI prompt design and optimization for language models
• Practiced prompt iteration for task accuracy, creativity, and practical applications

Google Project Management: Professional Certificate, In Progress

• Gaining hands-on experience in Agile and Scrum frameworks, stakeholder management, and project documentation
• Practicing strategic communication, problem-solving, and real-world scenario planning to prepare for project leadership roles

Solar Water Heating Product Capstone - IBM Product Management Certificate

• Developed a market-ready solar water heater concept for SRU LLC addressing energy cost reduction, sustainability, and regulatory demand
• Authored deliverables including a product concept, product vision, beta testing plan, user stories, and a demand generation strategy
• Conducted internal and external assessments involving cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customer use cases
• Applied product management tools such as Porter's Five Forces and the Ansoff Matrix to assess risks, market viability, and positioning
• Focused on reducing installation wait time by 50% and increasing market share by 20% through innovative features and a smart leasing model

MindNest - Mobile App for Student Mental Wellness

• Developed a comprehensive product development analysis for a mental health app tailored to college students, featuring personalized mindfulness sessions and AI-powered emotional check-ins
• Created core deliverables including an elevator pitch, Five Forces strategy, product team competency checklist, and a public relations plan
• Identified key market gaps and positioned MindNest uniquely by aligning features with academic stress cycles and student behavior trends
• Designed PR metrics including 50,000 downloads in 6 months, 1M+ media impressions, and 10+ press mentions in the first quarter
• Outlined go-to-market strategy involving influencer outreach, campus partnerships, and mental health content marketing

Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America

Nationally Recognized Honor - Awarded Internationally 

• Achieved the highest rank in Scouting (top 6% of members) after 6 years of sustained commitment, leadership, and service
• Held leadership roles including Patrol Leader, Quartermaster, and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader - managing logistics, group coordination, and operations
• Completed 21+ merit badges, 300+ hours of camping, and 200+ miles hiked, demonstrating perseverance and goal-orientation
• Led an Eagle Scout service project: planned, designed, and executed the construction of two storage units for a local temple - including budgeting, procurement, scheduling, and team supervision