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Seshnag Revuru

Seshnag Revuru

Oulu

Summary

Dynamic Product Management Professional

With over a decade of experience in industries such as mobile technology, engineering, and construction, I bring a unique combination of strategic insight and hands-on expertise. My professional journey includes leading large-scale modernization projects at KONE and driving product innovation at Fingersoft through my master’s thesis. I excel at managing complex portfolios and crafting data-driven, customer-centric solutions.

Entrepreneurial and Leadership Experience

My entrepreneurial stint with Agrid Scientific has honed my business acumen and leadership skills, enabling me to drive impactful results in both corporate and startup environments. I am passionate about creating products that deliver real value and exceptional experiences.

Academic Contributions

As a Teacher at Aalto University, I continue to expand my knowledge and passion for product management while sharing insights with the next generation of professionals.

Specialties:

  • Product Management & Strategy
  • Cross-functional Leadership
  • Digital Product Development & Data Analytics
  • Modernization & Service Solutions
  • Global Business Development

Let’s collaborate to create products that solve real-world problems, enhance customer experiences, and drive business success.

Education

Master of Science - Industrial Engineering And Management

University of Oulu
Oulu
08.2021 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Anna University
Chennai
08.2008 - 06.2012

Skills

    Management Skills:

  • Product lifecycle management/ Agile and Waterfall Project management / Access management/ Product data management/ Market Research

    Digital Skills:

  • SAP / Salesforce / AWS / C / SQL / HTML / Jira (Task Management) / AutoCAD / SolidWorks / Microsoft office

Accomplishments

    Awards and Recognitions:

  • Bravo Award - Passion for Performance (2019), Delivered KONE Middle East’s biggest E-Gates order.
  • Individual performance award (2018), Delivered a fast-track major project (Dubai World Trade Centre)
  • Certificate of Excellence in Safety (2014), Highest safety award in KONE India
  • Scientific Publication (09/2011) International Journal of Computer Applications. Impact factor: 3.12
  • Certifications:

  • AWS Certification - Credential ID: E-0E8781, Issued Oct 2024
  • Installation project management: International Institute of Learning (IIL)
  • Extra Curriculars:

  • Student Ambassador, University of Oulu from 2021-2023.
  • Speaker at the “Singapore International Non-destructive Testing Conference and Exhibition (SINCE)”, 2011.
  • Cricket U-19 National player, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan

Languages

Telugu, Tamil
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Finnish
Elementary
A2

Work History

Teacher

Aalto University
Helsinki
09.2024 - Current
  • Curriculum support and student engagement for a class strength of 107.
  • Rigorous evaluation and high-quality feedback of 36+ weekly assignments.
  • Knowledge and skill development in the areas of – Product Leadership, Product operations, User experience, strategy and product market fit.

Thesis worker

Fingersoft
Oulu
12.2022 - 07.2023

Engineering of a Product Localization Framework (Mobile Gaming): Aided an iconic 8+ years old mobile racing game, Achieved:

  • Over 330,000 new users.
  • Direct revenue increase of $33,000.
  • Record-breaking participation with 88,000+ users in a targeted event.

Market Experiment and Gameplay Innovation:

  • 4,226 purchases for a single event.
  • Over 250,000 in-game currency was spent during the event.
  • Peak hourly user engagement at 530 users.
  • Recognition and Endorsement: Contributed to the game's success by designing new mechanics, earning a shoutout from Google for a high-quality event.

Product intern

Fingersoft
Oulu
08.2022 - 09.2022

Collaborated with Business Development, User Acquisition, Data Analytics, and Design teams. Delivered:

  • Market Study: Provided comprehensive insights into market size (in MEur), competitor analysis (in Revenue and installs), and payments infrastructure.
  • Monetization Optimisation: Engineered and implemented a dynamic monetization policy, slashing overpricing by ~40%

Entrepreneurial stint

Agrid scientific
Chennai
08.2020 - 10.2020

Leadership in Sustainable Cleaning and Hygiene Start-Up:

  • Defined Vision and Mission statements; spearheaded a remarkable 120% business growth.
  • Launched and managed an e-commerce platform that supported local sourcing, reducing carbon footprints and contributing to a 50% revenue surge.

Project manager

KONE Corporation
Cape Town
11.2019 - 07.2020

Elevator modernisation:

  • Directed the lifecycle of 5+ major elevator modernization projects, focusing on sustainable product design and reducing environmental impact.
  • Managed product development stages from concept to delivery, achieving a 20% increase in project profitability through innovative, and eco-friendly solutions.
  • Led sustainability-focused training initiatives, equipping engineers and technicians with best practices in project and environmental management.
  • Implemented continuous improvement strategies, aligning project outcomes with user requirements and sustainability goals.

Major project engineer

KONE Corporation
Dubai
08.2016 - 10.2020

Complex product portfolio – Elevators (High speed and scenic), Escalators and E Gates:

  • Played an integral role in the management of complex product portfolios, including high-speed elevators, scenic elevators, escalators, and access gates, for high-profile projects in Dubai, contributing to a total project value of 72M AED.
  • Efficiently managed subcontractors and suppliers, reducing procurement costs by 35% and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality materials.
  • Led the financial and delivery planning efforts, increasing project savings by 20% through strategic sourcing and procurement optimization.
  • Quality Assurance and Environmental Impact: Ensured compliance with environmental standards, reducing defect costs by 30% and achieving a 100% ride comfort rating.
  • Project Management: Effectively managed project milestones, documentation, and safety compliance - delivered 80+ Lifts, 8 escalators and 72 access gates.
  • Financial and Delivery Planning: Strategically managed financial planning with project savings increasing by 20% and improved project delivery timelines by 10%.
  • Training and Development Focus: Addressed installer training needs, increasing efficiency by 45%.
  • Quality Assurance: Controlled nonconformances, reducing issues by 25%.
    Noteworthy Achievement:
  • Executed the largest E Gates order for KONE in the UAE -72 lanes.
  • Developed and deployed a digital-twin through data base integration algorithm for 2 non-API compatible systems - KONE Access and Honeywell Win PA

Modernisation engineer

KONE Corporation
Chennai
03.2015 - 07.2016

Feasibility Studies and Product consultancy:

  • Conducted feasibility studies and product consultancy for elevator upgrades, securing 50M INR in orders by aligning product offerings with market demands and customer needs.
  • Ensured 100% data accuracy in CRM integration, streamlining order management processes and reducing lead times.
  • Enhanced product value through strategic selling techniques, leading to a 20% increase in order-to-win rates.
  • Sales Funnel Creation: Maintained a robust Opportunity to Close rate at 28%.
  • Cold Call Success: Successfully implemented cold calling strategies, resulting in a 15% increase in conversions.
  • Maintained a high success rate in negotiations by prioritizing sustainable solutions, resulting in a 20% increase in order-to-win rates
  • SAP Integration and Handovers: Achieved 100% SAP adoption for order maintenance, reducing order processing time by 30%.

Installation Engineer

KONE Corporation
Vijayawada
08.2012 - 02.2015

Project Management:

  • Led the installation of 20+ elevator projects across various segments, ensuring product quality and adherence to strict safety and process standards.
  • Held roles as Ambassador and Safety & Quality Champion, contributing to a 35% increase in productivity through effective product management and team coordination.

Finnish language integration

OSAO
Oulu
01.2024 - 08.2024

Completed 2 modules with an A2.1 level in Finnish language

Overview

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10+ Years Global product work - India, UAE, SA and Finland

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45+ Elevator, Escalator and E Gates projects 50MEur evaluation

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Executed the biggest E gate project for KONE Middle East

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Work at FS yielded +330k new users, +30k USD, & new mechanics

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12 Year career

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years of post-secondary education
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years of professional experience

Certification

Artificial Intelligence Micro-Certification (AIC)™️

Agile Product Management Certification

AWS Identity and Access Management

AWS Compute service course

AWS Technical essentials

Azure - Initial configuration

Project Management Certificate - IIL

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Work Preference

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Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteHybridRemote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsCareer advancementCompany Culture

Quote

I was taught that the way of progress was neither swift nor easy.
Marie Curie

Interests

Chess

Classical Flute

Power walking

Timeline

Teacher

Aalto University
09.2024 - Current

Finnish language integration

OSAO
01.2024 - 08.2024

Thesis worker

Fingersoft
12.2022 - 07.2023

Product intern

Fingersoft
08.2022 - 09.2022

Master of Science - Industrial Engineering And Management

University of Oulu
08.2021 - 07.2023

Entrepreneurial stint

Agrid scientific
08.2020 - 10.2020

Project manager

KONE Corporation
11.2019 - 07.2020

Major project engineer

KONE Corporation
08.2016 - 10.2020

Modernisation engineer

KONE Corporation
03.2015 - 07.2016

Installation Engineer

KONE Corporation
08.2012 - 02.2015

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Anna University
08.2008 - 06.2012
Seshnag Revuru