Vignesh Chintakayala
Jersey City,USA
Summary
AI Product Manager with expertise in autonomous systems, connected mobility, and AI/ML product development. Proven track record leading end-to-end product lifecycles from conception to MVP delivery, achieving 96% algorithm accuracy in V2V safety systems. Specialized in bridging technical engineering constraints with business strategy, translating complex AI capabilities into market-ready products. Strong background in Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning (MARL), computer vision, and automotive technology with demonstrated ROI impact (1,723% projected ROI for fleet operators). Core Competencies: AI Product Strategy | Autonomous Vehicles | V2X/V2V Systems | Multi-Agent RL | Product Roadmapping | Cross-Functional Leadership | Stakeholder Management | Agile/Scrum | KPI Analysis | Go-to-Market Strategy
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Lead & AI Project Manager
Stevens Institute of Technology
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Capstone Project: AI-Powered V2V Emergency Response Ecosystem
- Product Vision & Strategy: Spearheaded end-to-end development of a 3-phase AI-powered Vehicle-to-Vehicle safety prototype addressing the $50B transportation safety market, defining product roadmap from conceptualization through MVP delivery
- AI Performance & Metrics: Defined success criteria for autonomous decision algorithms, achieving 96% collision avoidance accuracy—outperforming industry ADAS benchmarks (50% for standard AEB systems) and reducing false positive rates to
- Technical Program Management: Orchestrated integration of Reactive Agents, Planning Agents, and Reinforcement Learning modules across distributed architecture. Managed sprint planning, milestone tracking, and risk mitigation under zero-budget constraints through strategic resource optimization
- Stakeholder Communication: Translated complex Multi-Agent RL behaviors, RAG-based emergency response systems, and technical architecture into clear business requirements, user stories, and executive summaries for non-technical stakeholders
- Economic Validation: Developed comprehensive ROI model projecting 1,723% return for commercial fleet operators over 5 years, with
- Market Positioning: Positioned retrofit-capable solution to democratize advanced safety intelligence across mixed-traffic environments, targeting rideshare, last-mile delivery, and commercial freight segments
Product Operations Coordinator – Robotics-Driven Safety Systems
Self-Initiated R&D
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Led multidisciplinary team (engineering, design, QA) developing DSRC/C-V2X-based V2V safety system with Bird's Eye View (BEV) visualization and real-time hazard detection
- Agile Execution: Implemented Agile methodologies achieving 95%+ sprint milestone hit rate. Managed product backlog, user story mapping, and iterative development cycles to ensure timely feature delivery
- Product Analytics: Defined and tracked KPIs including detection latency (
- Risk & Compliance Management: Conducted risk assessments and compliance audits for real-time robotics data flow, ensuring privacy-centric design and GDPR/CCPA alignment in predictive alerting systems
- Go-to-Market Planning: Developed deployment strategy with phased rollout (100 vehicles → 10,000 vehicles → national scale), including OEM partnership models and insurance carrier integration pathways
Web Application Security Analyst (Intern)
Indian Servers
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Quality Assurance & Product Security: Conducted rigorous security audits on 15+ web applications using OWASP methodology, identifying 25+ high-severity vulnerabilities and achieving 95% closure rate within 30 days
- Process Optimization: Reduced false positives by 40% through Python automation scripts, improving team efficiency by 35% and standardizing security assessment processes
- Business Impact Communication: Presented technical security findings to stakeholder audiences, translating complex risks into business impact assessments that drove $50K+ in security infrastructure investments
Education
Master of Science - Management Information Systems
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ05.2025
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication Engineering
KL University
India05.2022
Skills
- Product Management: Agile/Scrum, Product Roadmapping, User Story Mapping, PRD/BRD Development, A/B Testing, KPI Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Go-to-Market Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Feature Prioritization, Risk Assessment
- AI/ML & Technical: Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning (MARL), Deep Learning (CNN, VGG, ResNet), Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Computer Vision, Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Flask, WebSocket, C-V2X/DSRC Protocols
- Tools & Platforms: Jira, Confluence, MS Project, GitHub, Tableau, Figma, Docker, Redis, PostgreSQL, AWS/Azure (Cloud Architecture), WebGL, SocketIO
- Domain Expertise: Autonomous Vehicles, V2V/V2X Communication, Connected Mobility, ADAS, Robotics Integration, IoT, Automotive Safety Standards (SAE J2735, J2945), OWASP Security
Certification
- Data Landscape of GenAI for Project Managers | PMI (2025)
- Foundations of Project Management | Google/Coursera (2024)
- Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project | Google/Coursera (2024)
- Automation Anywhere Certified Advanced RPA Professional (V11.0)
- Automation Anywhere University Certified Essentials RPA Professional
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages: English (Professional Working Proficiency)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Autonomous technology innovation, AI safety systems, connected mobility solutions, automotive tech entrepreneurship
PUBLICATIONS
- Brain Tumor Detection using CNN & VGG-19
- IEEE Conference Publication | Focus: Medical imaging analysis using deep learning architectures
Timeline
Product Lead & AI Project Manager
Stevens Institute of Technology
09.2024 - 03.2025
Product Operations Coordinator – Robotics-Driven Safety Systems
Self-Initiated R&D
01.2024 - 03.2025
Web Application Security Analyst (Intern)
Indian Servers
06.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication Engineering
KL University
Master of Science - Management Information Systems
Stevens Institute of Technology