Product Owner Senior

NEAL FERNANDES

Technical Product Owner

Phone No: 651-***-**** Email Id: ****.******.*********@*****.*** Address: Saint Paul, MN 55129 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/neal-philip-fernandes Scrum Certified Product Owner (CSPO) seeking a challenging Product Owner position within a reputable organization in the Computer Software/Engineering industry. Aiming to leverage 16+ years of experience in the tech industry, including expertise in Agile methodology, Scrum framework, Product development, System Design & Stakeholder management to drive successful product development. Proven ability to analyse business needs, define product vision and roadmap, and collaborate effectively with cross- functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet customer expectations. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Successfully delivered software solutions leveraging agile methodologies, exceeding client expectations. Adept at stakeholder management, building strong relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Led product development initiatives from conception to launch, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Possess a strong command of various technologies and works on system design aspects. Successfully implemented and managed Scrum processes, resulting in improved team productivity and project delivery. SKILLS

Technical Skills: Java, Golang, Android Development, SQL, AWS, Jira, OpenShift, Bitbucket, VueJS, REST APIs, System Design Core Competencies: Product Vision & Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Backlog Management & Prioritization, Agile & Scrum Expertise, Technical Acumen, Product Development, Product Backlog Refinement, Scrum Framework, Agile Methodology

Soft Skills: Communication, Interpersonal, Problem-solving, Teamwork, Adaptability, Leadership, Time Management, Organization, Creativity, Analytical

WORK EXPERIENCE

Product Owner Oct 2020 - Apr 2025

Infineon Technologies (Sr. Staff Engineer) (Bengaluru, India) As a Sr. Staff Engineer at Infineon Technologies in the role of a Technical Product Owner from Oct 2020 to Present, responsible for driving product development initiatives within an Agile environment. Played a key role in implementing and managing Scrum methodologies, ensuring effective collaboration, sprint planning, and on-time project delivery. Demonstrated a strong understanding of product development lifecycles, collaborating effectively with stakeholders to define requirements, prioritize features, and deliver high-quality software solutions. Successfully implemented Agile methodologies and Scrum best practices for multiple teams, including daily scrums, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives, resulting in improved team performance and on-time project delivery. Collaborated effectively with the Product Owner and stakeholders to define product requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.

Maintained and prioritized a dynamic product backlog based on customer feedback, market analysis, and business objectives, resulting in a clear roadmap for product development. Translated high-level epics into detailed user stories and actionable product backlog items, enabling efficient development sprints and iterative product delivery.

Developed and delivered product increments in alignment with the product roadmap, collaborating closely with designers and developers throughout the software development lifecycle. Provided consistent and transparent communication to stakeholders regarding project progress, risks, and roadblocks, ensuring project visibility and alignment.

Proactively identified and resolved project impediments, facilitating smooth sprint execution and on-time delivery. Contributed to the architectural design of new product features and functionalities, leveraging technical expertise and industry best practices.

Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, product managers, designers, and developers, to ensure seamless project execution and delivery. Achievements:

Created a product that is universally used across the whole of Infineon as the go to means of Tools and Software creation and distribution to all customers.

Worked closely with Internal and external Stakeholders and Implemented many features. Technical Lead / Product Owner Mar 2016 - Sep 2020 Infineon Technologies (Staff Engineer) (Bengaluru, India) As a Staff Engineer at Infineon Technologies from Mar 2016 to Sep 2020, played a key role in product ownership, technical design, developing, and implementing software solutions using a range of technologies. Contributed to the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), working collaboratively within an Agile environment. Demonstrated strong technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions. Performed code reviews to ensure quality standards were met by development teams. Implemented CI and CD pipelines using Jenkins to automate deployment processes across different environments. Developed robust and scalable software solutions using Java, Eclipse, Golang, and AWS cloud technologies, contributing to the successful delivery of key projects.

Developed high-quality, scalable APIs using Golang and MySQL. Mentored and coached newly hired software engineers, providing guidance on technical best practices, coding standards, and Agile methodologies, facilitating their smooth integration into the team. Reviewed software documentation to maintain adherence to industry standards and prevent discrepancies. Proactively identified and implemented opportunities for system automation using scripting and support tools, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced manual effort.

Conducted root cause analysis of complex system issues, effectively identifying and resolving technical challenges to ensure system stability and meet customer requirements.

Researched and evaluated new technologies and vendor packages, staying abreast of industry trends and recommending innovative solutions to enhance product offerings and maintain a competitive edge. Achievements:

Worked as a technical lead and produced very high quality software through effective design and implementation. Lead Developer Apr 2013 - Feb 2016

Harman India / Symphony Teleca (Intel) (Sr. Software Engineer) (Bengaluru, India) As a Sr. Software Engineer at Harman India / Symphony Teleca from April 2013 to February 2016, focused on developing and delivering high-quality mobile applications. Played a key role in utilizing Firebase services to enhance application functionality and gather valuable user insights. Demonstrated strong technical proficiency in Android development, problem-solving, and a commitment to delivering exceptional user experiences. Developed high-performance mobile applications utilizing Firebase services such as Cloud Messaging, Analytics, and Crashlytics, gaining valuable insights into user behavior and application performance. Implemented a robust version control system to track code changes, ensuring code integrity and facilitating seamless collaboration among team members.

Proactively monitored and optimized application performance metrics, including battery usage, CPU utilization, and memory leaks, resulting in improved application responsiveness and user experience. Contributed to the design and development of high-performance mobile applications, implementing efficient data caching strategies and memory management techniques to enhance application speed and stability. Resolved complex technical issues related to UI/UX elements leveraging advanced debugging techniques, ensuring a seamless and user-friendly experience.

Actively participated in code review sessions, collaborating with team members to identify and address potential bugs, security vulnerabilities, and code quality issues, enhancing overall codebase quality. Achievements:

Developed high quality mobile applications for customers like Intel. Lead Developer Jan 2011 - Feb 2013

Harman India / Teleca (Samsung India / Tesco U.K) (Software Engineer) (Bengaluru, India) As a Software Engineer at Harman India / Teleca (Samsung India / Tesco UK) from January 2011 to February 2013, played a key role in developing, maintaining, and supporting Android applications for multiple clients. Demonstrated strong technical proficiency in Android development, a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions, and a customer-centric approach to problem-solving.

Developed and maintained Android applications for a global client base, including Samsung India and Tesco UK, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project requirements. Successfully optimized existing Android codebases through refactoring and performance improvements, resulting in faster application load times and improved user experience. Provided technical support to end-users experiencing issues with Android applications, identifying and resolving technical challenges to ensure customer satisfaction.

Collaborated effectively with UI/UX designers to create visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces for Android applications, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience. Researched and implemented new technologies relevant to Android development, continuously expanding knowledge base and contributing to the development of innovative mobile solutions. Integrated third-party SDKs into existing Android projects to enhance functionality and incorporate new features, expanding application capabilities and improving user experience. Successfully deployed new versions of Android applications to the Google Play Store, ensuring smooth application updates and timely delivery of new features to end-users.

Implemented Google Maps APIs into mobile applications for location tracking purposes, enhancing application functionality and providing valuable location-based services to users. EDUCATION

M.C.A (Master of Computer Applications)

Alliance Business Academy, Bengaluru, India

(2008)

Bachelor of Science (B.S.): Physics

D.G. Ruparel College, Mumbai, India

(2003)

ACHIEVEMENTS

Successfully worked as a Scrum Product Owner for multiple teams using LeSS framework. Spearheaded the creation and integration of end to end services for Infineon tools and software to market. Created the first monetization service for software's to use within the company. Created a recommendation service to help enhance the sale of software. Created a unique company app store for easy go to market software and collaboration with the end customers. Created the first collaboration space for customers to directly have interaction with the company. Created an analytics service to gather all statistical information and can be used by all company software. Implemented high quality software for important customers like Samsung, Intel, Tesco, GE over the years. Certifications

Scrum Certified Product Owner (www.scrumalliance.org) Hobbies

Cricket, Soccer, Music, Gaming

LANGUAGES

English, Hindi

Achievements:

Developed high quality mobile applications for customers like Samsung. Worked onsite for Tesco retail to help setup their mobile division. Developer Oct 2008 - Dec 2010

iGate Global Solutions (Software Engineer) (Bengaluru, India) As a Software Engineer at iGate Global Solutions from October 2008 to December 2010, played a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions within an Agile environment. Demonstrated proficiency in various technologies, including JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and SQL. Successfully delivered projects on time and within scope, focusing on delivering value to clients and end-users.

Developed and implemented software solutions using Agile methodologies, ensuring iterative development, continuous feedback, and on-time project delivery.

Collaborated effectively with other developers to integrate systems through APIs, enabling seamless data flow and interoperability between different software applications. Designed and maintained databases, writing complex SQL queries and stored procedures to ensure data integrity, optimize performance, and support business requirements.

Provided prompt and effective technical support to end-users, resolving issues related to deployed applications and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Prepared comprehensive reports for project specifications, activities, and status, keeping stakeholders informed and ensuring project transparency.

Achievements:

Worked with building Java based applications for General Electric (GE) customers.

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