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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.

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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

Spin up AI-powered SaaS venture solutions for nonprofits. Lead strategy and feedback 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

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

Customer Analytics, People Analytics, Operations Analytics, Accounting Analytics, Business Analytics Capstone.

JNTUH College of Engineering

Bachelor of Technology, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering

AI Lab

AI Consulting

Closed. We'll be back Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Skills

Product Skills


Strategizing


Product Development


Customer Engagement


Prototyping


User Research


Testing & Iteration


Design Systems


Full Stack Development


UI/UX Design

🛠 Project & Leadership Skills

Project Management


Stakeholder Management


Leadership & Team Building

AI Skills


Product Strategy with AI (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini)


AI-driven Prototyping & Prompt Engineering (Cursor AI, Framer AI)


AI Automation Workflows (n8n)


Analytics & Research Synthesis (Perplexity, VEO, ChatGPT)


Tools

 Human-Centered Tools



->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



->Design & Prototyping: Figma, Framer, UX Pilot,Blender, 3D Lens Studio (Snapchat), Midjourney, Miro

->Data & Analysis: Excel, SQL,Python(Basic), R, Google Analytics,Tableau.


->Collaboration & Planning: JIRA, Asana, Slack, Notion, Airtable.


->Development: React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Firebase, 3JS, Firebase/Supabase, Github, Docker(Basic), Vercel, n8n.


->AI Tools: OpenAI, CursorAI, n8n AI Agents, Lovable, Gemini,ChatGPT, Perplexity

🔧 Frameworks & Methodologies



->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 

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