Lead Consultant in Agritech Product Management

PRAVEEN SHARMA

Lead consultant

Results-driven professional with 17+ years of experience in tech-product management and business analysis in agribusiness. Expertise in managing cross- functional teams, driving product development, and executing data-driven strategies. Proven success with top-tier clients like Infosys, Tata, AgriLife, Monsanto, and DuPont. Strong background in agri-science, system modernization, and implementing digital solutions to streamline business processes. WORK EXPERIENCE

Lead Consultant Infosys Ltd Jan 2023 – Present

• Lead product, project, and team management efforts to deliver high-value solutions for global agri-food industry clients.

• Spearhead modernization initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making processes, including data migration and system optimization.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data-centric transformation projects to optimize agricultural processes and improve client outcomes.

• Experience in user mapping and journey to address the pain points, need, wants and desire.

• Data visualization and analysis to build reports and dashboards to get actionable insight and to streamline the the data driven decision.

• Managed data pipeline to run ETL jobs through data governance and proper management of data jobs and services.

Senior Consultant Infosys Ltd Jul 2017 – Dec 2022

• Partnered with multinational agribusiness clients to define and prioritize product features, ensuring product-market fit and adoption in targeted farming regions.

• Led the development of agile product roadmaps, effectively managing project delivery and stakeholder communication to align with evolving business goals.

• Enhanced operational capabilities for global clients by integrating agile frameworks and data-driven methodologies into existing business processes. Product Development Manager Metahelix (A Tata Enterprise), Jaipur May 2017

– Jul 2017

• Managed a cross-functional team to design and execute field trials of hybrid seed products, tailoring technology to meet market needs.

• Led product development, marketing, and sales strategies based on farmer feedback, driving successful product adoption across diverse agricultural environments.

Product Manager AgriLife Technology Pvt Ltd, Jaipur Sep 2016 – Jul 2017

• Oversaw the end-to-end management of company products and services, including market research, competitive analysis, and consumer behavior studies.

• Designed and executed marketing strategies to promote new products and expand market presence into new territories.

• Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to develop promotional materials, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs. Customer Advocate Monsanto, Bangalore Aug 2013 – Jul 2016

• Developed and implemented marketing strategies for launching and positioning agricultural products, resulting in significant market penetration and customer base expansion.

• Partnered with internal teams, including breeders and data managers, to streamline business processes and enhance product offerings. Launch Specialist Monsanto, Bangalore Mar 2011 – Aug 2013 CONTACT

• Jaipur, India

• +91 - 978-***-****

+91 - 903-***-****

• *******@*****.***

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/pr

aveen-sharma

SKILLS

• Product Management

• Product Lifecycle

Management

• Product Roadmapping &

Strategy

• Market Research &

Competitive Analysis

• Customer-Centric Design &

Feedback Loop – User

mapping and journey

• Go-To-Market Strategy

• Project Management

• Agile Project Management

• Risk Management &

Mitigation

• Cross-Functional Team

Leadership

• Resource Allocation &

Budgeting

• Stakeholder Engagement &

Communication

• Business Analysis: Intelligence

and development.

• Requirements Gathering &

Documentation

• Process Optimization &

Streamlining

• Data-Driven Decision Making-

pipeline and Visualisation.

• Business Process Re-

engineering

• Change Management

• Experience with Farmers, FPO,

AgriValue chain, MoAg and

MoRD

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Agile Process

• SQL

• Managed the product launch lifecycle, ensuring the successful introduction of new solutions through customer education, training materials, and user guides.

• Drove customer engagement and adoption, fostering long-term relationships with key stakeholders.

Research Associate DuPont Pioneer, Hyderabad Mar 2007 – Mar 2011

• Supported research and development efforts in the seed production process, contributing to creating high-yielding seed varieties.

• Conducted data analysis and participated in field trials to assess the efficacy of new product offerings.

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

• Led data-driven decision-making transformation, improving business operations across multiple regions.

• Developed and implemented mobility solutions to digitize risk management processes, transitioning from manual systems to streamlined digital platforms.

• Recognized for excellence in leadership with the Great Manager Program award.

• Attained Certified Product Owner status, demonstrating expertise in product lifecycle management.

• Earned Global Agile Certification, showcasing proficiency in agile methodologies and project management.

• Awarded the Cross-Team Collaboration Award for fostering strong teamwork and driving successful cross-functional initiatives.

• Honored with the Product Delivery Star Team Award for exceptional performance in delivering high-impact product solutions.

• Received the Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding contributions to research and development efforts.

• UAT

• PMBoK

• SDLC

• Visual data analysis- spitfire

and power BI, GenAI tools like

chatGPT

• MS Office

• Jira, confluence, e-commerce

EDUCATION

• PGCABM

Agribusiness

XLRI-Jamshedpur

Apr 2012 – Apr 2013

• M.Sc. (Ag) – Agriscience

GBPUAT-Pantnagar

Jul 2003 – Jul 2005

• B.Sc. (Ag) Hons – Agriculture

RAU-Bikaner

Jul 1999 – Jul 2003

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Product Owner

(Infosys)

• Global Agile Certification

(Infosys)

• Great Manager Program

(Infosys)

• Certified Gen AI for All

• Certificate of Appreciation

(DuPont)

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