Manisha Shivaraman

About Manisha Shivaraman

Hey there! I\'m Manisha Shivaraman, a Product & Technical Program Manager with experience delivering high-impact software and product initiatives at Apple, Illumina, and Accenture. I specialize in cross-functional program leadership, product strategy, and data-driven decision making to create solutions that improve reliability, user experience, and business outcomes. Experience: Led complex cross-functional programs and product initiatives across software, web, and mobile platforms, driving system reliability, process optimization, and enhanced user experiences for millions of users globally. Defined roadmaps, guided execution, and implemented data-driven strategies that boosted productivity, improved product performance, and elevated team efficiency through Agile mentorship. Industries: My domain expertise spans across Cellular, Retail and Life Sciences, with strong skills in roadmap planning, stakeholder alignment, Agile methodologies, process optimization, and data analysis. Skills & Tools: Certified Scrum Product Owner | Lean Six Sigma Practitioner | Salesforce | SQL | JIRA | Confluence | Tableau | Product Strategy | Program Delivery | Cross-Functional Leadership Achievements: Delivered measurable results, including improved product performance, optimized workflows, and elevated user satisfaction, consistently driving business outcomes through strategic program and product management. Education: My academic journey includes a Master of Science in Information Management from the University of Washington and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication from Visvesvaraya Technological University. Passion: Innovation is in my DNA. I\'ve led projects like implementing a comprehensive taxonomy system, enhancing retail shopping experiences, and conducting exploratory data analysis on gender disparity in financial inclusion. Volunteering: Giving back is close to my heart. I\'ve empowered underprivileged youth through teaching and leveraged ML models at Genetic Alliance, resulting in a 70% enhancement in patient diagnosis and outreach. Beyond Work: When I\'m not crafting exceptional products, you\'ll find me volunteering, dancing, playing basketball, and exploring new growth opportunities.🤝 Let\'s Connect: I\'m actively seeking Product Manager/Business Analyst roles and am open to networking with like-minded professionals. Reach out if you\'d like to explore how I can contribute to your team\'s success.I look forward to connecting with you!

Experience

1. Engineering Program and Product Manager

   Apple

   Jan 2024 — Present · CA, US

   Engineering Program Manager supporting large-scale cellular software programs for Apple’s first in-house modem (C1), enabling core iPhone functionality including calling, messaging, data, FaceTime, and emergency services used by billions of users globally- Coordinate cross-functional teams including software engineering, validation, analytics, and external partners to track quality, resolve high-priority issues, and ensure reliable product performance- Drive program activities such as planning, stakeholder alignment, issue triage, and risk management across distributed teams- Partner with a diverse range of teams to uncover patterns, streamline processes, and enhance system reliability.

Education

• University of Washington

  Masters in Information Management , Information Science/Studies

• Kendriya Vidyalaya, NAL campus

  AISSCE - Class 12, Central Board of Secondary Education

  2002 — 2014

• CMR Institute Of Technology

  Bachelor's degree, Electronics and Communication Engineering

  2014 — 2018