Sushma Kanugo

About Sushma Kanugo

A Data Product Management Leader, SME, and Public Speaker with over a decade of experience in Data Management and 5+ years in Product and Project Management. I specialize in crafting innovative data solutions that drive decision-making, enhance efficiency, and deliver tangible value. My expertise spans Master Data Management (MDM), Data Warehouse, Big Data,Data Governance, and Analytics, with a proven ability to design scalable models, optimize Data strategies, and create frameworks that ensure clean, actionable data. Skilled in cross-functional leadership, I excel at collaborating with engineering, analytics, and business teams to align product roadmaps with strategic goals. As a UC Berkeley Executive Product Management Studio graduate, I bring advanced skills in customer journey mapping, data-driven decision-making, and stakeholder engagement. My hands-on experience in MDM API UI/UX design ensures user-friendly interfaces that simplify complex data processes. With a strong foundation as a Data Governance Analyst, Business Analyst, and Data Steward, I’ve cultivated a holistic understanding of data ecosystems, enabling me to bridge technical solutions with business needs effectively. A passionate public speaker and writer, I advocate for data literacy and thought leadership, inspiring teams to transform data into strategic assets. Let’s connect to explore how innovative data solutions can empower your organization!

Experience

1. Data Product Owner & Governance

   Techstra Solutions

   Sep 2023 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   Spearhead the design and development of **intuitive MDM API UI/UX interfaces**, enhancing user experience and streamlining **Master Data Management (MDM)** workflows- Collaborate closely with stakeholders to align product vision with business objectives, ensuring data solutions meet organizational priorities and adhere to **Data Governance** standards- Leverage advanced analytics tools like **Dbeaver, Tableau, Python, Knime** to drive **Data Analytics**, build actionable insights, and inform product strategies- Utilize **Erwin data modeling** to design and visualize complex data structures, optimizing workflows and ensuring scalable solutions for enterprise-wide data initiatives- Bridge technical and business teams as a **Tech Business Analyst (BA)** by gathering requirements, creating roadmaps, and delivering clear technical documentation to support development- Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of data products, prioritizing features that deliver measurable impact and value as an experienced **Data Product Manager**- Champion improvements in system understanding, data analytics, and engineering capabilities, ensuring continuous enhancement of data-driven solutions. Focused on delivering **innovative data products** that empower decision-making, I specialize in building solutions that seamlessly combine technical excellence with business impact.

Education

• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

  Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Computer Science and Engineering

  2007 — 2011

• Naveen Jindal School of Management, UT Dallas

  Master's degree, Information Technology and Management

  2015 — 2016

• University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business

  Executive Program, Product Management Studio

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Databases
• Ms Excel Pivot Tables
• Sql
• Linux
• Unix
• Data Modeling
• Uml Tools
• Statistical Data Analysis
• Analysis
• C++
• Testing
• Etl
• Sas E-Miner
• Tableau
• Oracle
• Data Mining
• Microsoft Sql Server
• C
• Sap Netweaver
• Business Intelligence
• Ssrs 2012
• Data Warehousing
• Sas Certified Base Programmer
• Microsoft Access
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Mysql
• Sap Erp
• Access
• Microsoft Word
• Management
• Html
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Ssas 2012
• Java
• Software Development
• Data Analysis
• Ssis 2012
• Microsoft Office