Sthir Malkapur

About Sthir Malkapur

Product Management leader and entrepreneur with deep experience building consumer-facing, data/ML, and supply chain products. I bring a strong track record of defining product vision, driving execution, and delivering growth at scale. As a founder of two tech startups, I’ve led end-to-end product development—from concept to scale—translating vision into execution and driving real business outcomes.Highly driven and growth-oriented, I actively seek out complex, ambiguous challenges where product leadership is critical to unlocking value. With a foundation in engineering and finance, I combine technical fluency with strategic business insight. I’m passionate about building high-performing, diverse teams and thrive in environments that demand ownership, speed, and cross-functional leadership.Core CompetenciesProduct Strategy & Execution: 0→1 innovation, roadmap ownership, full product lifecycle, outcome-driven deliveryData & Platform Products: Omni-channel customer data platforms, identity resolution, GenAI and ML-driven systems, data privacy (CCPA, GDPR, Apple ATT)Supply Chain Technology: WMS, first/middle/last mile productsConsumer Product Leadership: Large-scale B2C products (e.g, Kindle), marketplace/e-commerce, landing page optimization, mobile/web apps, global rolloutsBusiness & Financial Acumen: P&L management, financial modeling, GTM strategy, forecastingTeam & Organizational Leadership: Scaling high-performing teams, cross-functional collaboration, hiring and mentoring, org design

Experience

1. Director of Product and Design, Athlete (Customer) Data and Intelligence

   DICK'S Sporting Goods

   Feb 2026 — Present

   I lead multiple product teams including data science product management and own end-to-end customer data strategy, driving AI-powered capabilities across marketing, media, omnichannel experiences, e-commerce, search, recommendations, and personalization. I oversee the full customer data ecosystem - from data to intelligent activation - enabling scalable, insight-driven growth and relevant customer experiences.

Education

• The University of Texas at Dallas

  MS, Computer Science

• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

  B.Tech, Engineering

• University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business

  MBA

  2013