Rahul Verma

About Rahul Verma

Building products at the intersection of strategy, execution, and systems.I am a product leader with a strong foundation in engineering and end‑to‑end product execution across complex systems. Currently, I lead the India Product and Subsystems PM team, driving system and subsystem software PMs for next‑generation Surface products and shaping the path for future innovation.I began my career as a Multimedia Software Engineer, building multimedia middleware across Android, Symbian, and Linux, developing deep expertise in system‑level software and platform integration.I then transitioned into a customer‑facing role, owning the end‑to‑end software development lifecycle for Lenovo on Intel SoCs, where I drove multiple on‑time product launches by aligning engineering execution with customer and business priorities.For the first four years at Microsoft, I have been a Display Product Manager for Surface, defining the roadmap for display experiences, driving flawless execution, and leading cross‑team collaboration to deliver best‑in‑class display innovations to market. I thrive at the intersection of system depth, product strategy, and execution, turning complex technology into meaningful customer experiences.

Experience

1. Principal Pm Manager - Product and Subsystem

   Microsoft

   Sep 2025 — Present · Bangalore Urban, IN

   Leading the India Product and Subsystem Product Management organization for Microsoft Surface. I manage a team of Product Managers owning end‑to‑end product software delivery for Surface products, along with subsystem ownership across Display, Audio, Sensors, USB, and MCU. As the product lead, I drive product strategy, roadmap planning, and execution in close partnership with global engineering, factory, and ecosystem teams. My focus is on building strong PM leadership, scaling subsystem excellence, and guiding the organization through an exciting phase of growth, transformation, and increased impact on Surface product innovation.

Education

• Manipal Institute of Technology

  B.E., Computer Science and Engineering

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Openmax
• Soc
• Directshow
• Symbian
• Digital Signal Processors
• Software Design
• Arm
• Embedded Linux
• Multimedia Framework
• C
• Embedded Systems
• Rtos
• Android
• Clearcase
• Debugging
• Embedded Software