Yashas Hirethota

About Yashas Hirethota

I am driven by a fundamental belief: great products emerge when you deeply understand user problems and translate those insights into compelling solutions. As a current Masters Student at Northwestern University, Ex-Honeywell and a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Science and Engineering from B.M.S. College of Engineering, I bring both technical acumen and a product-centric mindset to every challenge.My approach to product development and management centers on three pillars. First, I identify genuine user needs through rigorous analysis and stakeholder collaboration, moving beyond assumptions to understand what truly matters. Second, I translate complex requirements into clear strategy and actionable roadmaps that align business objectives with user outcomes. Third, I drive execution by partnering across functions, leveraging frameworks and measuring impact through meaningful metrics.My technical proficiency combined with expertise in design thinking, agile methodologies, and go-to-market strategy, enables me to bridge the gap between what is technically feasible and what users genuinely need. Over three years at Honeywell, as a Product Analyst and Software Developer I applied this philosophy to lead the full product lifecycle of an engineering productivity analytics platform, defining strategy, translating stakeholder needs into clear requirements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable outcomes. I have consistently demonstrated the ability to identify market opportunities, define product vision, and deliver measurable outcomes through disciplined execution and cross-functional collaboration.Beyond my core professional work, I actively explore emerging technologies and their product implications, experimenting with AI-powered solutions and evaluating how new tools can enhance user experiences. Currently through my coursework at Northwestern I am continuously refining my ability to think strategically about product decisions and their downstream impact.I thrive in environments where problem-solving rigor, technical understanding, and user empathy converge to create products that matter.

Experience

1. IT Analyst Ii

   Honeywell Technologies

   Oct 2023 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

Education

• B. M. S. College of Engineering

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Information Science And Engineering

• Northwestern University

  Master's degree, Engineering/Industrial Management