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Outcome-oriented Product Leader & UX Strategist | 20+ years of crafting profitable SaaS products

Karthik J

Bengaluru, India
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    Results-driven, visionary product leader with a proven track record of crafting high-impact SaaS products that drive business growth and user satisfaction.

    Strategic vision & execution: Adept at translating complex market needs into clear product strategies and actionable roadmaps.

    User-centric innovation: Champion of continuous discovery and user advocacy, consistently delivering products that exceed user expectations and business objectives.

    Cross-functional leadership: Skilled at breaking down silos and aligning diverse teams towards common goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

    Driving data-informed decisions: Leverage user research, market insights, and performance metrics to inform product direction and prioritize high-impact initiatives.

    Building resilient teams: Proven ability to recruit, mentor, and lead high-performing, distributed product teams across multiple time zones.

    Key Strengths:

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    1. Articulate compelling product narratives to engage stakeholders at all levels for alignment.

    2. Balance user needs with business objectives to create profitable, user-loved products

    3. Thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments requiring quick pivots and decisive action

    4. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and data-informed iterations

    5. Dedicated to driving innovation, optimizing user experiences, and delivering measurable business outcomes in highly competitive SaaS markets.

  • Education
    • Master of Arts Public Administration
      Madurai Kamaraj University
      2001 - 2004
      Correspondence course (distance education)
    • Bachelor of Arts History (vocational) -- Archaeology & Museum Science
      Madras Christian College
      1995 - 1998
      Dropped out during final semester
  • Experience
    • Group Product Manager
      Weave
      May 2022 - Present (4 years 1 month)
    • Principal Product Designer
      Weave
      Oct 2021 - May 2022 (7 months)
      Weave is an all-in-one customer communication and engagement platform for small businesses. Weave brings together horizontal point solutions into a single unified platform for SMBs to improve their efficiency and reduce costs.

      My mandate here is to take our brand new offerings, Weave Digital Forms (https://bit.ly/wdforms21) and Team Chat (https://bit.ly/wtchat21), to the next level by making them more useful and delightful for our customers. I collaborate with a distributed and cross-functional team of talented, empathetic and customer-obsessed people to craft meaningful experiences for our customers.
    • Sr. Principal User Experience Designer
      Symantec
      Bengaluru, India
      Jan 2015 - Oct 2021 (6 years 9 months)
      • UX Design Lead for cloud-native, big data cybersecurity analytics products developed by Machine Learning and Analytics team in Symantec Enterprise Division (a subsidiary of Broadcom)
    • Lead, Experience Design & Creative Services
      Narus Inc (Boeing)
      Bengaluru, India
      Feb 2014 - Dec 2014 (10 months)
    • User Experience Architect
      Collective
      Bengaluru, India
      Jul 2011 - Jan 2014 (2 years 6 months)
    • Creative Lead / User Experience Architect
      Tumri Inc.,
      Bengaluru, India
      Mar 2007 - Jul 2011 (4 years 4 months)
    • Creative Lead
      Multimedia Studio Ltd.
      Bengaluru, India
      Dec 2004 - Mar 2007 (2 years 3 months)
    • Creative Consultant / User Interface Designer
      Orbit-e Consulting / IN4Velocity Systems
      Bengaluru, India
      Jun 2000 - Nov 2004 (4 years 5 months)
    • Graphic Designer
      Powersoft Global Solutions
      Dec 1999 - May 2000 (5 months)
    • Multiple Roles (Graphic Design, Hardware & Networking, Administration)
      Self-Employed
      Aug 1998 - Jun 1999 (10 months)
  • Affiliations

    HFI-Certified Usability Analyst (CUA)

  • Industries
    • Internet Applications
    • Healthcare
  • Skills
    • Art Direction
    • Information Architecture
    • Interaction Design
    • Product Design
    • Project Management
    • Rapid Prototyping
    • User Interface
    • UX Research
    • Visual Design
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