Product Manager

Mahendra Akkapatruni

Seasoned Product Manager with 4.5+ years experience in supply chain management & retail technology platforms. Driving strategic decisions through data, AI, and market research. Proven ability to collaborate across functions & deliver effective solutions that align with business objectives.

PythonPython
📊R
🗃️SQL
📈Tableau
🎨Figma
📋JIRA
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CAREER JOURNEY

My Path

From engineering foundations to product leadership — click on any milestone to explore.

Tesco Technology
2024 - Present

Tesco Technology

WorkBangalore / London

Associate Product Manager, Client Platforms

Audencia Business School
2023

Audencia Business School

ExchangeNantes, France

Exchange Program

Strategy& (PwC)
2023

Strategy& (PwC)

WorkIndia

Strategy Consulting Intern

IIM Bangalore
2022 - 2024

IIM Bangalore

EducationBangalore, India

MBA

Thermax Ltd.
2019 - 2022

Thermax Ltd.

WorkPune, India

Project Manager

VNIT Nagpur
2015 - 2019

VNIT Nagpur

EducationNagpur, India

B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Portfolio & Achievements

A showcase of case competitions, product innovations, and strategic initiatives

CaseCorporate

Allcargo Logicon - Supply Chain & GTM Strategy

Developed comprehensive strategy for technology enablement, OPEX optimization, go-to-market expansion, and revenue growth initiatives for Allcargo Logicon.

Supply ChainOPEXM&ARevenue Growth
National Winner & Job offer
Technology roadmap
M&A strategy
₹2L+ Prize Money
CaseCorporate

PwC Pharma Sector Strategy

Analyzed pharmaceutical sector and strategized solutions across supply chain optimization, technology enablement, go-to-market strategy, and M&A opportunities.

Supply chainLogisticsPharma
Campus Finalist - Top 30 of 2.5K+ participants
Identified targets with synergy analysis
Tech enablement roadmap
GTM framework for market penetration
Case

IPL Bidding Strategy - Business Analytics

Designed IPL bidding strategy using business analytics, machine learning algorithms for optimal player selection and budget allocation.

Business AnalyticsOptimizationSports Analytics
National 2nd Runners among 2.2K+ teams
Designed ML-based player valuation model
Multivariate data analysis
₹8K+ Prize Money
Case

AI Healthcare Solutions for Rural India

Proposed cost-effective AI solutions for Indian rural healthcare.

Healthcare AISocial ImpactCost Optimization
National 2nd Runners among 3K+ participants
Diagnostic system driven by AI initiatives
Cost-effective telemedicine infrastructure model
Case

Retail Sales Pitch - Women's Formal Apparel

Devised innovative retail sales pitch strategy for women's formal apparel brand

Retail StrategySalesConsumer Insights
National Finalist - Top 4 of 1.4K+ teams
Customer engagement framework
Brand positioning for premium women's apparel segment
Product

Store Portal - Enterprise Workflow Management Platform

Architected a 0→1 enterprise platform managing weekly releases for 70+ apps, overseeing asset lifecycle across 46k+ POS devices and 300k+ peripherals in 4k+ stores across UK & Central Europe. Led UK C-suite discovery unlocking ~40% potential L1 support cost reduction and shipped production features.

EnterpriseRetail TechAPI ManagementProduct Strategy
0-1 Product Built from Scratch
Led 11 Engineers (4 UI, 6 Backend, 1 QA)
Established Product Vision, Strategy, OKRs, Roadmap
1500+ Engineering Hours Saved Annually
Advanced Observability & SLI Implementation
AIUpcoming

AI Portfolio

Upcoming AI projects and implementations

AIMachine LearningInnovation
Coming Soon
AI Solutions
Innovation

Expertise

Skills Matrix

A comprehensive overview of my professional capabilities across product management, technical skills, and tools.

Product & Strategy

Strategic Planning95%
Product Roadmapping90%
Data-Driven Storytelling92%
Process Optimization88%
User Research85%
Prioritization90%

Technical Skills

Python80%
R75%
SQL85%
Machine Learning70%
Time Series Forecasting72%
Vibe Coding78%

Tools & Platforms

JIRA95%
Confluence90%
Figma85%
Tableau82%
Miro88%
MS Excel92%

Methodologies

Agile/Scrum92%
Prototyping85%
A/B Testing78%
OKRs90%
Analytics88%
Project Management95%

Also proficient in:

MS PowerPointAhaLovableReplitBoltNew Relic

Beyond Work

Hobbies & Interests

When I'm not building products, you'll find me exploring new countries or competing on the badminton court.

Travel

Globe Trotter

19Countries Visited

Passionate about exploring diverse cultures, cuisines, and landscapes. From the Swiss Alps to the beaches of Thailand, every journey adds a new perspective.

Countries Explored
🇫🇷France🇮🇸Iceland🇳🇱Netherlands🇧🇪Belgium🇨🇭Switzerland🇮🇹Italy🇩🇪Germany🇦🇹Austria+11 more
Professional Player
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Badminton

Professional Player

15+ Years of Experience

Playing badminton professionally has taught me discipline, quick decision-making, and the importance of continuous improvement—skills that translate directly to product management.

15+Years Playing

Insights

Blog & Writing

Thoughts on product management, technology, and career growth based on real-world experiences.

Blog Coming Soon

I'm working on sharing insights about product management, technology, and career growth. Check back soon for articles and deep dives into real-world experiences.

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