Rahul Sharma
Sr. Product Leader | Enterprise AI, Data & FinTech Platforms | Product Design & Launch | Driving Scalable Products, Measurable Outcomes & High-Impact Teams
- Role
- Sr Product Manager Enterprise Strategy and Architecture at Pacific Life
- Location
- Orange County, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rahul Sharma
I lead enterprise product teams building AI, data, and financial technology platforms in regulated, high-stakes environments. Over 15+ years, I’ve delivered B2B products including investment research platforms, ETF servicing systems, data science and analytics platforms, and enterprise developer tooling, alongside B2C digital products supporting large-scale streaming and consumer media experiences.My work focuses on turning ambiguous business needs into clear product strategy and executable roadmaps. I partner closely with engineering, data, and business leaders to ship platforms that improve productivity, strengthen governance, and scale reliably across global organizations.I am a Certified SAFe® Agilist — experienced in Lean-Agile transformations, OKR-driven roadmaps, and experimentation-driven decision making.Education — Bachelor\'s degree in engineering (IT) from India and MBA - Finance from UCLA Anderson School of Management.Selected impact highlights: Increased PIMCO Investment analyst productivity by 40–50% by automating and modernizing core research and reporting workflows Delivered an enterprise ETF servicing platform at Citi generating $15M+ in annual savings and onboarding 75 funds Reduced decision and communication cycles by 50% for 500+ investment professionals at PIMCO through AI-enabled workflows Improved operational efficiency by 40–60% across PIMCO engineering, analytics, legal, and compliance teamsOutside of work, I enjoy staying connected to learning and mentorship. I coach youth cricket in Southern California, where teamwork and discipline matter more than scorecards, and I teach accounting to high school students, helping demystify finance through real-world examples.I enjoy connecting with product leaders, technologists, and operators building meaningful platforms. Feel free to reach out.Competencies:Product Strategy, Design & Exceution | Enterprise Platforms | AI Product Development | Product Discovery | A/B Testing | Data Platforms | FinTech & Capital Markets | Fund Accounting | Agile & SAFe | Roadmap Planning | OKRs & KPIs | Stakeholder Alignment | Cross-Functional Leadership | Data Governance | Platform Modernization
Experience
Sr Product Manager Enterprise Strategy and Architecture
Aug 2024 — Present · Newport Beach, CA, US
Brought in as a consulting product leader to help clarify strategy, modernize platforms, and improve execution across enterprise technology initiatives. Partner with engineering and business leaders to define product strategy, value streams, roadmaps, and customer journeys. Own the full product lifecycle from discovery and design through launch, training, and post-release analysis. Align senior executives around priorities using OKRs, KPIs, and delivery frameworks. Prioritize platform capabilities such as CI/CD, observability, secrets management, and data governance. Achieved a 50% reduction in delivery cycle time, accelerating platform adoption across multiple business units.
Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance
2014 — 2017
Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya
Engineer's Degree, Information Technology
1999 — 2003
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