Himmalay Devulapalli

Professional Summary


Results-driven product management enthusiast with 1 year of hands-on experience in a dynamic startup environment. I have actively contributed to the full product lifecycle, from conceptualization and design to launch. My involvement includes defining business and product strategies, creating product roadmaps, developing detailed product requirements, and crafting effective marketing strategies while setting clear KPIs and OKRs. Leveraging a strong technical foundation in AI and Python automation, I bring a unique blend of strategic vision, technical expertise and practical execution, consistently delivering impactful and user-centric products.

Professional Experience

Tech Incubation Associate

FoundersLab, Hyderabad, Telangana.
Jul 2023 - Present
  • Spearhead product development initiatives, product roadmapping and aligning them with idea, company goals and customer needs.
  • Fostering strong collaboration across founders, mentors, investors and users while ensuring the alignment of product vision and execution using agile methodology.
  • Collect, leverage user feedback to prioritize and build user-centric features.

Junior Product Associate

BuiltinTech, Hyderabad, Telangana
Oct 2022 - Mar 2023
  • Actively engaged in defining the product market fit, converting business requirements to wireframes/mock-ups, creating PRD and product roadmaps while working closely with technical team to enhance development processes.
  • Managed 3 projects at a given time while under pressure
  • Reduced the overall product development cost by 20% by prioritizing and managing the product requirements, product backlog management, managing the cross-function team,
  • Provided SME support in the end-to-end of the product life cycle.











Internships

Python Developer

iConsultify, Gujarat (Remote)
Mar 2022 - August 2022
  • Responsible for developing backend and advanced web scraping algorithm for 2 projects using python.
  • Took ownership of the product development and actively contributed in taking the product from 0 to 1.
  • Reduced the development time and cost by 40% by applying python automation techniques.

AWS Cloud Architecting and Foundations

AICTE & AWS Academy, Remote
October 2021 - December 2021
  • I gained hands-on experience with AWS by working on various cloud-based projects that involved setting up and managing AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda.
  • This experience allowed me to develop an understanding of cloud computing, security practices, and cost management strategies.

AI & ML Developer

Medicover Hospitals, Hyderabad (Hybrid)
March 2021 - June 2021
  • Developed speech recognition and translation system in python for automating customer service at Medicover Hopsitals. Worked closely with the team leader and manager reporting project updates.This role required effective communication, coordination, and a deep understanding of project workflows and stakeholder management.
  • Powered with NLP, the system is capable of understanding multiple languages supporting speech and text inputs.
  • My contributions boosted customer service quality and response time while automating appointment booking and COIVD-19 vaccine slot booking process.

Certifications

Product Management Program

I recently completed a Product Management certification program that has equipped me with key skills needed in the field. The course covered the essentials of product management, including writing PRDs, defining MVPs, and crafting GTM strategies. I learned to use tools like Jira and Google Analytics for project and web analytics management. The program also included practical exercises in problem discovery, product vision creation, and using methodologies like Agile and Waterfall. Additionally, I gained hands-on experience with Power BI, Tableau, Python, and MS Excel, enhancing my ability to analyze data and drive product success.

Product Strategy Micro-Certification (PSC)™️

This certification equipped me with essential skills in developing product strategy, and communicating the product strategy. It strengthened my ability to drive product success through well-defined strategies and informed decision-making.

Product Road-mapping Micro-Certification (PRC)™️

This certification provided me with key skills in creating strategic roadmaps, integrating them into process and culture and prioritizing projects effectively. It enhanced my ability to outline and execute clear, actionable plans for product development.


Education

Bachelor of Technology : Computer Science & Engineering

KL University, Hyderabad
CGPA : 8.79 / 10
2019 - 2023
  • During my graduation, I developed strong technical skills in Python and cloud computing, particularly with AWS. I gained hands-on experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies while leading team projects, which enhanced my management and collaboration abilities.
  • Additionally, my coursework in Design Thinking and Innovation fostered a first principles thinking approach, enabling me to tackle complex problems creatively and effectively.
  • These experiences have equipped me with a balanced skill set in both technical and product management domains.

Intermediate

Sri Chaitanya Jr College, Hyderabad
Percentage : 78%
2017- 2019
  • During my intermediate studies with a focus on Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry (MPC), I gained a solid theoretical foundation in mathematical concepts.
  • This knowledge honed my understanding of advanced topics in engineering, providing me with the analytical skills necessary to tackle complex problems and excel in my B.Tech coursework.

High School Diploma

Blooming Dales High School, Hyderabad
CGPA : 9.0
2010- 2017
  • I actively participated in both cultural and academic activities. These experiences helped me develop strong social and communication skills, fostering my ability to work well in teams and engage effectively with diverse groups of people.

Realtime Project - JobNut.in

As a product enthusiast with keen interest in problem-solving and providing value to users, JobNut.in is a project that bridge the gap between job seekers and companies, while emphasizing skill development opportunities.

Product Management

  • Ideation and Research: Conducted thorough market research to identify industry gaps and user needs, defining the platform’s unique value proposition. Identified key market opportunities, laying the groundwork for a strategic product roadmap.

  • Product Development: Spearheaded the design and development of the MVP, collaborating closely with UX/UI designers, developers, and industry experts to ensure a user-centric approach. Successfully launched the MVP within 1 month, achieving over 200+ users in the first 20 days.

  • Business Plan: Led the development and refinement of a comprehensive business plan, integrating market analysis, competitive research, user personas, and detailed product requirements. Defined clear product vision and roadmap, aligning revenue models and go-to-market strategies.

  • Launch and Marketing: Orchestrated a multifaceted launch strategy, leveraging social media campaigns, press releases, webinars, and influencer partnerships. Drove a 20% monthly user growth rate post-launch, garnering significant media coverage and user engagement.

Throughout the journey of building this project from the ground up, I actively contributed to its growth from 0 to 1 by driving key product management initiatives. From conducting in-depth market research and defining a compelling value proposition to developing a comprehensive business plan and leading the MVP development, my efforts ensured a user-centric product that met market needs. By orchestrating a successful launch and implementing strategies for scaling and continuous improvement, I played a pivotal role in growing the platform to 700+ active users within 3 months, achieving high engagement and satisfaction rates. My hands-on approach and strategic vision have been instrumental in transforming an idea into a thriving product with significant market impact.

Product Skills

User research8.5
Product Road mapping & Execution9
Product Strategy9.5
Prioritization & Product Backlog9
Data Driven & Analytical Mindset8.8
Stakeholder Management8.4
Market Analysis & Problem Solving9.5
Agile 9.5
Minimum Viable Product9.7
Managing Product Performance & Metrics8.5
Lean Product Management & User Centric Approach8.5
Collecting & Analysing Feedback for product growth9


Technical & Design Skills

Python9.5
Artificial Intelligence8
Web Development (Back-End)9.5
UI/UX Design Principles8.6
AWS8
SQL & No-SQL8
Web Development (Front-End)8
API9
UI/UX Design Principles8.6


Soft Skills

Communication & Collaboration Skills9.5
Continuous Self Learning9
Assertive & Risk Management8.8
Decision Making & Prioritization Ability9


Tools

Jira8.5
Figma8
Postman9
MS Office8
Confluence9
Miro9
MixPanel8.5
Google Analytics9.5
Draw.io9.5
Hotjar8.5
Asana8
Slack9
Power Bi8

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