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Venkata Mahendra Nanepalli

Venkata Mahendra Nanepalli

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Munich

Summary

Product Owner with 14 years of experience delivering data-driven solutions and leading global teams. Passionate about transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive business growth and empower stakeholders worldwide.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Product Owner – Data Visualization & Analytics

Cognizant
03.2021 - Current
  • Led the development of data visualization dashboards and analytics tools, enabling stakeholders to monitor KPIs and make data-driven decisions
  • Collaborated with data engineers, analysts, and UX designers to define product requirements and deliver scalable BI solutions
  • Managed and prioritized the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder needs
  • Oversaw the project lifecycle, from kickoff to implementation, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality analytics solutions
  • Acted as a product strategist, defining product roadmaps and driving business growth by identifying and qualifying new opportunities
  • Engaged with customers across Europe, the US, Africa, and Asia to gather feedback and ensure global product relevance


Technical Lead

Cognizant
10.2019 - 03.2021
  • Designed and implemented data pipelines to support analytics and reporting needs, optimizing ETL processes and reducing data processing time by 50%
  • Worked closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver data solutions
  • Implemented a robust data quality framework to ensure data accuracy and reliability


Senior Data Engineer

Cognizant
06.2019 - 10.2019
  • Supported the migration of legacy data systems to modern cloud-based platforms
  • Developed and maintained data models for analytics and reporting, ensuring data accuracy and consistency
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data solutions


Data Engineer

Cognizant
01.2014 - 05.2019
  • Built and maintained data warehouses to support business intelligence and analytics
  • Automated data workflows, improving efficiency by 25%
  • Implemented a data reconciliation framework to prevent data leakage
  • Provided technical support for data-related issues and queries

BI Developer

Oakton
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Developed and maintained business intelligence reports and dashboards
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver analytics solutions
  • Optimized SQL queries and data models to improve report performance

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics

Andhra University
01.2005 - 01.2009

Skills

  • Product Ownership & Backlog Management

  • Data Visualization Tools (Tableau, Power BI, Oracle BI, etc)

  • Agile & Scrum Methodologies

  • Stakeholder Engagement & Requirements Gathering

  • User Story Development & Acceptance Criteria

  • Analytics & Business Intelligence (BI) Solutions

  • SQL, Data Modeling, and Data Warehousing Concepts

  • Project Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • A/B Testing & Data-Driven Decision Making

Certification

Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I)

Accomplishments

  • Delivered a data visualization platform that reduced reporting time by 70% and improved decision-making efficiency for 50+ stakeholders.
  • Increased BI tool adoption by 40% through targeted training programs and UX improvements.
  • Drove the successful transition of analytics reporting from legacy systems to cloud-based BI solutions.
  • Recognized as 'AIM INNOVATOR' at Cognizant for exemplary contributions to analytics projects.

Timeline

Product Owner – Data Visualization & Analytics

Cognizant
03.2021 - Current

Technical Lead

Cognizant
10.2019 - 03.2021

Senior Data Engineer

Cognizant
06.2019 - 10.2019

Data Engineer

Cognizant
01.2014 - 05.2019

BI Developer

Oakton
01.2010 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics

Andhra University
01.2005 - 01.2009

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