Annapoorna Hegalathi Subbegowda
Global Product Owner and Project Manager -industrial (Gen) Ai & Sustainability @Siemens
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WORK HISTORY
Global Product Owner and Project Manager -industrial (Gen) Ai & Sustainability @Siemens
Karlsruhe, DE
Product Ownership :Product Ownership of Digitalization Product Portfolio ASM (Analyzer System Manager), AID IQ(Analyzer Intelligence Director) and Soft sensor engine(AI sensor for emissions monitoring applying digital Twin concept)Heading Cross-Functional Scrum Teams Across 4 Countries from HeadquartersInitiation and Integration of 4 newly formed international R&D teams across 4 countries (Germany, India, Croatia, Czech Republic)Leading 2 predevelopment projects on Datascience solution. Transitioning that into customer facing product in 3 monthsAccountability for new Product Releases inline with Product Strategy and Go-to-Market goalCollaboration and Stakeholder Management:Showcased products at world-renowned trade fairs ACHEMA and IFATStrong Alignment with Business Owner, Architect & Key Experts to align the overall Product StrategyTranslation of business and Market Requirements into backlog ItemsTransformation of Market Feedback,Customer Segmentation, Customer Journeys, Pains, and Gains into technical RequirementsCustomer-centered Development Methods (User-centered Design, UX):Translation of Market Insights into Personas, Customer Journey Maps, and User Story MapsInitiation of a development plan based on research & ndings, propelling further enhancementsElevation of the user interface UI: design, contributing crucial insightsDefinition of features ensuring an optimal user experience and consequently expand market reachAgile Leadership for Scrum-Teams:Led the successful release of the groundbreaking solution in 3 months, overseeing a team of 20 members Implementation of a robust Agile Framework (Scrum: and related agile Ceremonies, Working Methods and Artifacts)Translation of Market Needs into Epics, User Stories and FeaturesSuccessful Mentoring and Coaching Prioritization and Refinement Led a GenAI Hackathon and successfully transitioned prototypes into market-ready features.Launched on premise Copilot as part of Product & released.
EDUCATION
Sri Bhuvanendra College, Karkala
Pre University college, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
Master of Technology - MTech, Software Systems - Data Analytics
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
ABOUT ANNAPOORNA HEGALATHI SUBBEGOWDA
I am a strategic Global Product Owner with 15 years of experience in Software R&D, specializing in Industrial AI, Generative AI, and large-scale digital transformation. Over the last 10years, I’ve built, led, and coached globally distributed product teams, driving clarity, alignment, and execution across diverse cultures, time zones, and organizational structures.My leadership philosophy centers on empowering people, enabling autonomy with accountability, and creating an environment where innovation and ownership thrive. I believe great teams build great products, and my role is to create direction, remove friction, and ensure alignment between product vision, technical strategy, and business outcomes.I have led multiple product lifecycles end-to-end, transforming ideas into scalable solutions adopted across global markets. I’ve collaborated with executive stakeholders, engineering leaders, UX teams, and business units to shape strategy, prioritize value, and drive roadmap delivery. My experience includes driving concept discussions across multiple product versions and representing product vision at global customer workshops and trade fairs.My work blends product thinking, data-driven decision-making, and a strong focus on user experience and measurable value. I’m passionate about problem solving, elevating product maturity, and ensuring technology serves purpose, not the other way around.Core Leadership Areas • Global Product Leadership & Strategy • Leading Distributed Agile Teams • Industrial AI & Generative AI Product Strategy • Product Vision, Roadmapping and Stakeholder Alignment • Innovation Leadership & Change Enablement • Customer-Centric Product DevelopmentCareer Highlights • Winner of Siemens Healthineers’ DC Excellence Award (2018) for AI-driven workflow simplification • Led multiple globally distributed Agile teams across Europe, North America, and Asia • Contributed to and led innovation cycles across several product generations • 🤝 Served as product ambassador at international customer events and industry conferencesI hold a Master’s degree in Software Systems (Data Analytics specialization) from one of India’s Top 5 universities.Today, my focus is on shaping the future of Industrial AI and Generative AI, building sustainable, intelligent systems that move industries forwardIf our paths align, I’m always open to connect.
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