Prasanna Vilangaiah

About Prasanna Vilangaiah

I am a Director of Product Management at Photon, a leading digital transformation and engineering company. I have over 18 years of experience in product strategy, product development, business consulting, and product management. I hold a Certified Business Analyst credential from IIBA and a Certificate of Specialization in Leadership and Management from Harvard Business School Online.I lead the Product Management vertical across locations, strategizing and planning the best practices in product development, strategic consulting, and product/business consulting. I head a team of 100+ product managers, product analysts, and business analysts, and I am also tasked with training and mentoring them to align with the global vision of the organization. I have worked in multiple verticals including but not limited to Banking, Clinical Research, Healthcare, Pharmacy, Retail, E-Commerce, and Consumer Products. I have successfully delivered innovative and scalable products that create value for our clients and users. I am passionate about solving complex problems, driving digital transformation, and delivering excellence.

Experience

1. Associate Vice President - Product & Delivery

   Photon

   May 2025 — Present · Chennai, IN

   As AVP, I am responsible for driving end-to-end product management and delivery, ensuring alignment between business objectives, customer needs, and technical solutions.With a strong foundation in Leadership, Program Management, and People Management, I’m committed to building high-performing teams and fostering a culture grounded in Agile principles. I champion Product Discovery and Product Designing practices to deliver user-centric solutions that create tangible business value.In this role, I lead complex, cross-functional programs with a keen eye on ROI, product estimation, and timely delivery. I’m also deeply engaged in strengthening client relationships, ensuring transparency, collaboration, and long-term success.My mission is to bridge strategy with execution, empowering teams to deliver exceptional outcomes while staying adaptive and resilient in a fast-changing market.

Education

• Anna University Chennai

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering

  2003 — 2007

• Harvard Business School Online

  Certificate of Specialization in Leadership and Management, Business Administration and Management, General