Program Manager

NEEL ARVIND DESAI

Boston, MA ***** • +1-781-***-**** •********@*****.***• LinkedIn•

Education:

Master of Science, Engineering Management September 2021 - August 2023 Northeastern University GPA- 3.80/4.0 Boston, MA

Relevant Coursework- Business Plan designing, Product development, Economic Decision Making, Project Management Graduate Certification in Entrepreneurial Studies

University of California Berkeley GPA- 3.50/4.0

Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering

January 2020 - May 2020

Berkeley,California

June 2017 - May 2021

SRM Institute of Science and technology

Skills:

GPA- 3.10/4.0 Chennai, India

Product design, UI/UX design, Agile methodologies, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Excel, Financial Analysis, FDM 3d printers, Tableau, SolidWorks design, Figma, Jira, SQL, Asana, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, Problem Solving, Human-centric Design thinking, Product Road mapping, Product Lifecycle Management, Business planning Experience:

Program Manager

Northeastern University Institute for Experiential Robotics October 2023 - Present

Boston, MA

• Developed engaging LinkedIn content using Adobe Suite, growing the community from 0 to 400 in 6 months, boosting stakeholder interaction and elevating the Institute's visibility.

• Demonstrated adept problem-solving and flexibility in managing diverse projects, adhering to deadlines, and navigating shifting priorities within facility improvement and maintenance processes.

• Redesigned the Institute's website using Wix and WordPress, resulting in increased user engagement and enhanced visibility of research programs. link- Home Ier Sample2 (neel8636.wixsite.com)

• Increased LinkedIn post impressions and engagements by 30% through targeted audience engagement and content optimization.

Associate Product Development Manager

Northeastern University Michael J. and Ann Sherman Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies January 2023 - June 2023

Boston, MA

• Executed a comprehensive marketing plan for Sherman Makerspace, successfully expanding the outreach of the Sherman Center throughout the campus community.

• Enhanced student proficiency and safety in utilizing 3D printers, hand tools, and power tools by developing and documenting SOPs and training modules.

Product Co-Op July 2022 - December 2022

Northeastern University Michael J. and Ann Sherman Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies Boston, MA

• Conducted 5 30-minute one-on-one interviews and leverage 300+ market survey responses to identify product improvement opportunities for a heating and cooling bottle.

• Designed a fully integrated end-to-end product ecosystem, including a variety of accessories that led to increased customer satisfaction.

• Researched and analyzed vendor pricing and company offerings, successfully outsourcing materials at 10% below market cost through effective BATNA negotiations.

Founder & CEO

IoTmatic Hub LLC

January 2019 - June 2022

Mumbai, India

• Devised and implemented product strategy for an IoT device that tracks on-shelf inventory in retail stores by analyzing product usage data.

• Successfully released a Market Viable Product (MVP), leveraging market research and customer needs, which resulted in 8 early adopters within 3-months.

• Diversified product portfolio in the B2B sector by leveraging market trends and strategically expanding offerings for major players like ITC, utilizing business cases to drive revenue growth.

• Managed relationships with 4 vendors to outsource inventory materials for the device, successfully negotiating Net 45 terms.

Projects

Real-time, Remote, Health Monitoring System for Hospitals January 2022 - April 2022

• Executed streamlined organizational frameworks, resulting in the development of a clear stakeholder’s matrix for enhanced project coordination and success.

• Conducted a SWOT analysis, constructed a risk assessment matrix by interviewing 5 industry experts and evaluated project risks and developed risk mitigation strategy.

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