In the forefront of Product Management, Rakesh Kethineedi brings a stellar experience spanning 16 years. His tenure has been defined by the orchestration of intricate projects, the entrepreneurial verve, co-founding two start-ups, and a relentless drive towards product innovation within an array of diverse sectors and cross-cultural landscapes.
Astute in building products and administrating projects with his sectorial influence spanning IT, Cloud, IoT, Banking, and Government cloud.
With an expansive network and adept global collaboration, he has honed a profound grasp of cultural dynamics and mindset diversity, vital in today’s globalized business environment.
Achievements:
➡ Strategic Transformations: With his acumen, Rakesh revitalized struggling projects, capturing additional $10M in ARR through strategic enhancements and trust-building.
➡ Cost-Saving: Implemented pivotal updates, realigning resource allocation to realize annual recurring savings of over $1M.
➡ Operational Excellence: Championed a 10% annual reduction in operational efforts via Agile, OKRs, and Lean methodologies.
➡ Thought Leader: Commanded respect as a speaker at over 35 international conferences and meetups.
➡ Community Impact: Advocated for PMETs upskilling through co-founding a social enterprise, and delivered pivotal aid in Tsunami relief efforts.
Core Competencies:
➡ Product/Program Management: Product Management, Project Management, Agile/Scrum, Presales, Private & Hybrid Cloud, Product Strategy & Marketing, Roadmapping, User Story Mapping, Stakeholder Management, Customer Interviews, Design Thinking and Lean Management.
➡ Cloud Leadership: Unwavering in managing cloud product lifecycles, ensuring agile, market-responsive strategies.
➡ Strategic Agility: Proven mastery in Agile/Scrum methodologies, aligning product timelines with business imperatives.
➡ Technological Acumen: Proficient in Cloud, Blockchain, IoT, AI & ML integrations, Generative AI, bolstering product capabilities and market differentiation.
➡ Innovative Marketing: Skillfully led product marketing ventures, amplifying visibility and user engagement.
➡ Cross-Disciplinary Expertise: Adept in ITIL v4 frameworks, driving operational consistency across IT services.
Harnessing the power of agility, Rakesh steers product roadmaps with visionary foresight, ensuring market resonance and robust stakeholder synergy.
His foresight in emerging technologies, sustainability and market trends is not just anticipatory but actionable, positioning him at the nexus of innovation and competitive edge.
