Akula Ankit Naidu

About Akula Ankit Naidu

Motivated and results-driven Product Owner with an overall 8+ years of experience in the tech industry. Proven track record of successfully launching and managing new products, driving product strategy and roadmap, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for delivering innovative and user-friendly products.

Experience

1. Product Owner

   vidaXL

   Jul 2023 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   As a Product Owner, I am responsible for MyAccount/Post Purchase business domains within Webshops environment and will be accountable for the development, maintenance, and SLA delivery of the technology stack within that domain. Engaging closely with cross-functional teams such as developers, architects, DevOps engineers, designers, marketeers, and data analysts to ensure that the technology stack aligns with the business goals and customer needs.My Responsibilities:• Develop a deep understanding of the business domain, stakeholders, customers, and market trends.• Define and prioritize the product backlog based on stakeholder feedback, business goals, and technical feasibility.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that the product roadmap aligns with business goals and customer needs.• Provide clear product vision and direction to the development team.• Ensure that the product is delivered on time, within budget, and with the desired level of quality.• Work closely with the development team to ensure that the product backlog is well-groomed and ready for development.• Work with stakeholders to ensure that the product is well-positioned in the market and is meeting the needs of customers.• Act as a subject matter expert for the product domain and stay up-to-date with market trends, competitors, and emerging technologies.• Continuously monitor and analyze product performance and make data-driven decisions to improve the product.• Communicate product updates and progress to stakeholders and cross-functional teams.• Actively participate in Portfolio management to make sure there is a quarterly planning horizon and alignment with other business domains.• Provide prompt and effective response to emergency situations and unforeseen events.

Education

• Liverpool John Moores University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Marketing Research

• Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad

  Postgraduate Degree, Business Analytics

• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Mechanical Engineering

  2012 — 2016