AI / AR
AI / AR
Product Manager
Product Manager
- Naresh Mandla
- Naresh Mandla
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Hi there, I’m a product manager, strategist, and athlete who builds human-first products that drive impact.
These values guide me as a product manager and a human. I've always been passionate about understanding people's needs, creating thoughtful solutions, and making things better. I love partnering with others, listening deeply, working with care, stepping back to see the big picture, and leaning in to refine every detail. I thrive in unpredictable, high-pressure environments, bringing curiosity, collaboration, and meaningful impact to every stage.
Values
Channeling the best of Products.
Craft
Business Projects
Tech Projects
Research Projects
Background
I studied engineering and began my career at Google in 2015, analyzing Gmail app bugs and supporting the launch of features like “Undo Send.” From there, I stepped into media and branding with a sustainable fashion startup, where I drove A/B testing and produced content that reached 40,000+ users. My 14+ years as a competitive athlete shaped the resilience and focus that carried into co-founding a wellness venture, where I built personalized fitness platforms serving clients worldwide. From launching fitness services to creating viral AR games like Pumpkin Patch, my work has spanned products, platforms, and tech-driven experiences. Today, I’m a Product Manager at Digital Aid Seattle, where I help transform complex challenges into scalable tech ventures. Over the past 10+ years, I’ve worked across startups, tech giants, global brands, nonprofits, and solo ventures, building a multi-disciplinary range and adaptability that thrive in fast-moving environments. Currently surfing the AI wave.

Digital Aid Seattle
Product Manager
2025 – Present Seattle
Partnered with nonprofits to evaluate pain points and spin up tech-enabled venture solutions. Led strategy and survey loops to improve adoption and impact.

Snapchat
Product Management AR Developer
2024 · Remote · Lawrence, Kansas
Remote- Launched viral lens "Pumpkin Patch" game integrating mental health and seasonal business themes. Engineered gameplay retention, A/B tested features, and drove 45%+ long-play engagement.

KU Memorial Union
Operations Supervisor
2023 – 2024 · Lawrence, KS
Managed 20+ staff, improved productivity by 45%, and optimized workflows across departments in a high-volume service environment.

Freelance · Impulse Fitness
Athletic Trainer/Fitness Entrepreneur/Athlete
2017 – 2022 · India
Co-founded Impulse Fitness, a hospital-integrated wellness startup, where I built product vision, led coaching teams, and launched personalized fitness programs that improved retention and performance. Trained 100+ clients globally through online and in-person coaching while competing in national sprint competitions in the 100m.

Grass Spider (Sustainable Fashion Startup)
Media Manager
2016 · India
Directed commercial video with 41K+ views, led UI A/B testing, and rebranded digital experiences that improved conversion and lowered returns.

Google Pvt. Ltd
IT Analyst
2015 · Hyderabad
Analyzed bugs and product feedback for the Gmail mobile app. Helped roll out the "Undo Send" feature and improved UX across mobile.

University of Kansas · Lawrence, KS
Master of Science, Engineering Management
Jan 2023 – Dec 2024 | Specializing in Product & Project Management (GPA: 3.7/4)
Product & Project Management, Advanced Operations, Strategic Analysis, Product Marketing, Risk Management, Applied Decision Making, Interpersonal and Persuasive Communication Skills, Technical Leadership, Quality Management, Agile and Lean Project Management, Financial Management.

University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA
Business Analytics Specialization
Apr 2024 – Sep 2024 | Online Program
Customer Analytics, People Analytics, Operations Analytics, Accounting Analytics, Business Analytics Capstone.

JNTUH College of Engineering
Bachelor of Technology, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
Jun 2010 – Apr 2014
AI Consulting
Closed. We'll be back Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Skills
Product Skills
Strategizing ->95%
Product Development -> 95%
Customer Engagement -> 90%
Prototyping -> 90%
User Research -> 85%
Testing & Iteration -> 85%
Design Systems -> 75%
Full Stack Development ->70%
UI/UX Design -> 65%
🛠 Project & Leadership Skills
Project Management ->90%
Stakeholder Management -> 95%
Leadership & Team Building -> 95%
AI Skills
AI Tools & Automation -> 90%
Tools Used: OpenAI , n8n, Cursor AI, Framer AI, Notion AI, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, VEO, Midjourney (for visual design prompting)
Tools
Human-Centered Tools
These are the soft-yet-strong tools that help me lead with awareness, connect authentically, and bring clarity to complexity.
->Empathy – for both users and teammates
->Active Listening – refined through coaching and collaboration
->Focus & Discipline – shaped by 14 years in competitive athletics
->Adaptability – from stage to startup to strategy room
->Emotional Intelligence – acquired from cross-functional leadership
->Storytelling – drawing from my theatre background to bring ideas to life
🛠 Technical Tools & Platforms
These are tools I’ve used across product development, prototyping, collaboration, and creative problem-solving:
->Design & Prototyping: Figma, Framer, Blender, 3D Lens Studio (Snapchat), Midjourney, Miro
->Data & Analysis: Excel, SQL, Tableau, R, RStudio, Google Analytics
->Collaboration & Planning: JIRA, Asana, Slack, Notion, Airtable
->Development (Basic/Applied Level): React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Firebase, 3JS,Supabase, Firebase
->AI Tools: OpenAI, CursorAI,n8n, Lovable, Gemini,ChatGPT, Perplexity
🔧 Frameworks & Methodologies
Approaches I apply across product and project lifecycles:
->Agile & Scrum – iterative, value-driven delivery
->Kanban – visual flow & task management
->RACI Matrix – clear role accountability
->WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) – task decomposition
->Gantt Charts – timeline planning
->SWOT Analysis – strategic assessment
->Root Cause Analysis & 5 whys– digging deep into problems
Contact
Actively exploring new opportunities. I’m open to full-time roles.

Email: thenareshm4@gmail.com 📞 +1 (929) 454-6844