Nikhil Rathod
Business Development & Strategic Planning & Product Management
- Role
- Global Director of Product Management at Cerence AI
- Location
- Santa Clarita, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nikhil Rathod
With nearly 20 years of experience driving innovation in product management, business development, and emerging technologies, I specialize in transforming ideas into market-defining products. I bring a strategic, customer-centric mindset to every initiative—launching connected devices, scaling AI-driven platforms, or growing global partnerships with tech leaders like Google, Amazon, and Dolby.My background spans the entire product lifecycle, with deep expertise in platform thinking, voice AI, edge technologies, and consumer product ecosystems. I’ve built and led cross-functional, globally distributed teams across engineering, product, and GTM functions—delivering over $100M in global revenue and unlocking new growth opportunities in highly competitive markets.At companies like Harman International and Sigma Connectivity, I’ve directed large-scale programs, shaped long-term roadmaps, and implemented high-impact operational frameworks that align technical innovation with business goals. I’ve driven P&L strategy, negotiated 8-figure partnerships, and mentored the next generation of product leaders to build high-performance cultures.I’m passionate about shaping the future of intelligent products, especially where AI, design, and user experience converge. I thrive in environments where strategy meets execution and big ideas become scalable solutions. I\'m always open to connecting with other innovators, operators, and technologists who are building what’s next.
Experience
Global Director of Product Management
Jul 2025 — Present
Education
Pune Institute of Computer Technology
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and telecommunications
2002 — 2006
California State University, Northridge
Masters of Science, Electrical Engineering
2007 — 2009
Skills
- Quantitative Research
- C
- Product Management
- Product Marketing
- Telecommunications
- Product Development
- Analysis
- Testing
- Labview
- Competitive Analysis
- Mobile Devices
- Embedded Software
- X86 Assembly
- Strategy
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- R&D
- Electronics
- Ip
- Matlab
- Manufacturing
- Consumer Electronics
- Management
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