Laxmikant Pathak

About Laxmikant Pathak

AI & ML platform for industrial internet (Industrial IOT) applications like anomaly detection, asset performance management, production optimization* Developed Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning based predictive analytics solutions for Retail Enterprises to predict promotions performance, pricing performance and inventory forecasting* Built conversational interfaces via Chatbots & voice based virtual assistants on Alexa and Google Home* Developed and launched Edureka mobile app (Android & iOS) that allows learning on the go* Developed and launched Amazon Seller app (Android & iOS) for India marketplace* Developed business case for Education Tablets, Mobile Payments and Mobile Healthcare for India* Led a team of product managers to drive roadmaps for solutions generating over $1.5B in annual revenue. Products included Servers, Storage, Networking, OS, Virtualization(OEM) and Cloud Infrastructure (PaaS/IaaS/SaaS) solutions;* Commercialized mobile OCR technology developed by India R&D team* Led product portfolio (software & services) planning to align with market opportunity in target industry verticals;* Defined product roadmap tailored to the needs of prioritized customer segments;* Prepared business case for and commercially launched SaaS delivery model;* Defined marketing mix and executed go-to-market strategy to successfully launch in 3 new verticals;* Managed mobile chipset roadmap alignment with wireless infrastructure vendors; Specialties-Building product organization from zero - Hiring PMs, UI/UX Designers, Full-stack EngrsDefining, developing and launching mobile app on Android & iOSRapid prototyping, developing mocks and client demos; scaling web trafficBuilding a stable, scalable & driven product management teams;Attracting, retaining and motivating product management talent;Product roadmap definition and execution;

Experience

1. Principal Product Manager

   GE Vernova

   Jan 2018 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Building next generation Asset Performance Management (APM) suite of software solutions to improve availability & optimize the performance of industrial assets- APM connects disparate data sources and uses advanced analytics to turn data into actionable insights while fostering collaboration and knowledge-management across an organization- Building Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Platform for Deploying Data Driven Analytics at scale- Building early problem detection, communication and resolution workflows to improve reliability & availability of industrial assets

Education

• Shivaji Science College, Congressnagar Nagpur

  Junior College (+2), Electronics

  1990 — 1992

• Iowa State University

  MS, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science

  1996 — 1998

• Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

  Bachelor of Technology, Aerospace Engineering

  1992 — 1996

• Nutan Bharat Vidyalaya Nagpur

  High School, General

  1985 — 1990

• The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

  MBA, Finance, Marketing & Entrepreneurship

  2003 — 2006

• Illinois Institute of Technology

  MS, Computer Science

  2000 — 2002

Skills

• Product Lifecycle Management
• Project Portfolio Management
• Product Planning
• Product Marketing
• Market Research
• Virtualization
• Strategic Partnerships
• Competitive Analysis
• Software Product Management
• Ecosystem Management
• Leadership
• Pricing
• Marketing Management
• Analytics
• Business Development
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Business Planning
• Corporate Development
• Strategy
• Saas
• Enterprise Software
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Cloud Computing
• Mobile Technology
• Software Development
• Location Based Services
• Mobile Applications
• New Business Opportunities
• Product Management
• Sdlc
• Team Building
• Management
• Mobile Devices
• Team Leadership
• Execution of Business Plans
• Telecommunications
• Product Requirements
• Business Alliances