Partha Thirumalai

About Partha Thirumalai

Strategic Product Marketing & Management Leader | Proven Track Record in Driving Growth for Enterprise Tech & Startups | Deep Expertise in Semiconductors, Cybersecurity, B2B SaaS & AI/ML | Skilled in GTM Strategy, Product Launches, Market Narratives & Cross-Channel CampaignsTurning Complex Technology Into Market-Winning StoriesI help B2B SaaS, AI, and technology companies transform innovative products into revenue-generating market successes. With 25+ years of experience across startups and Fortune 500 companies, I\'ve driven $53M+ in revenue growth by bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and customer needs.What I Do:Build go-to-market strategies that deliver measurable impact—from 80% YoY growth to 50% MQL increasesTransform complex technical concepts into compelling narratives that resonate with enterprise buyersScale product marketing functions from ground zero, mentoring high-performing teams up to 8 professionalsDrive product-market fit through deep customer insights and Jobs-to-be-Done frameworksIndustries & Expertise:B2B SaaS | AI & Robotics | Cybersecurity | Automotive Technology | Hardware/Software Integration | Enterprise SolutionsI\'m passionate about working with visionary teams who are building products that didn\'t exist before—and helping them find their voice in the market.SoC verification leader with 17+ years driving functional correctness and robust design for complex digital and mixed-signal systems from concept to mass production. Deep expertise in SystemVerilog, UVM, constrained-random testing, and coverage-driven verification for high-performance compute, ML accelerators, and tightly-integrated AI-native silicon. Proven track record leading verification teams, managing block-to-chip verification flows, and delivering first-pass silicon success at scale. Returning to hands-on technical leadership with deep technical engagement in verification methodologies, AI accelerator architectures, and silicon validation.

Experience

1. Senior Director of Product Marketing and Product Management

   Sarcos Robotics

   Jun 2022 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   At Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation, I drove the marketing initiatives for cutting-edge robotic technologies that integrate human intelligence with machine precision. My role involved collaborating with engineering teams to align product features with market needs, ultimately enhancing user experience and satisfaction. I played a key part in positioning Sarcos as a leader in the robotics industry, contributing to significant growth in customer acquisition and retention.

Education

• USC Marshall School of Business

  Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2010 — 2012

• Pondicherry University

  Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  1992 — 1996

• San José State University

  MSEE, Electrical Engineering

  1996 — 1998

Skills

• Marketing
• Product Management
• Program Management
• Leadership
• Business Analysis
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Management
• Business Strategy
• Competitive Analysis
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Project Management
• Engineering Management
• Processors
• Market Research
• Product Marketing
• Technical Marketing
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Team Leadership
• Strategy
• Strategic Planning
• Semiconductor Industry
• Business Intelligence
• Product Development
• Soc
• Vendor Management
• Fpga
• Asic
• Consumer Electronics