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Technical Program & Product Leader

Manasa Prathi

Building scalable platforms, intelligent workflows, and measurable outcomes at the intersection of data, AI, cloud, and business strategy.

About

I'm a Technical Program and Product Leader with more than a decade of experience turning complex business and technology challenges into scalable platforms, intelligent workflows, and measurable outcomes. My career spans Pinterest, Seagate Technology, Deloitte, Microsoft, and entrepreneurial environments, where I've led programs in data-platform modernization, AI-enabled products, cloud optimization, enterprise transformation, information security, risk management, analytics, and regulatory compliance.

I operate comfortably between executive strategy and engineering depth, translating broad or ambiguous objectives into clear roadmaps, technical requirements, milestones, and measurable success criteria. Whether I'm leading a platform migration, improving data reliability, introducing an AI-enabled workflow, or coordinating a global transformation, my focus stays on creating clarity, building alignment, and delivering sustainable business value.

My leadership approach combines structured execution with curiosity and sound judgment. I'm also actively expanding my hands-on expertise in AI agents and intelligent automation, including AI-assisted root-cause analysis, automated documentation, runbook generation, and human-in-the-loop workflows, with the goal of helping organizations use AI practically and responsibly as a force multiplier for better decisions and faster execution.

What I Bring

  • Leadership of complex, multi-team programs from early strategy through launch, adoption, and continuous improvement.
  • Technical fluency across data platforms, cloud infrastructure, analytics, APIs, machine learning, security, and enterprise systems.
  • The ability to translate between executives, engineers, data scientists, finance teams, security leaders, compliance partners, and business stakeholders.
  • Strong program judgment across prioritization, architecture trade-offs, dependencies, risks, resource constraints, and business impact.
  • A data-driven approach to defining KPIs, evaluating outcomes, improving operational health, and influencing investment decisions.
  • Experience creating operating models, governance mechanisms, documentation standards, and repeatable execution frameworks.
  • A continuous-learning mindset focused on AI automation, emerging technologies, and modern program-management practices.

Laurels

  • 10+ years leading technical programs and data platforms at Pinterest, Deloitte, Seagate, and Microsoft
  • Modernized large-scale data-platform architecture, moving from Hive-based systems to Iceberg to strengthen reliability, scalability, and real-time and machine-learning support
  • Improved enterprise risk visibility by redefining security risk tiers, data flows, and system-control mechanisms
  • Delivered executive analytics and decision-support capabilities that turned complex operational, financial, and risk data into clear recommendations for leadership
  • Led enterprise-scale platform migrations spanning secure data flows, identity management, regulatory requirements, and organizational adoption
  • Built alignment across engineering, product, data science, security, finance, risk, compliance, and operations toward shared business outcomes
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
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Skills

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End-to-end technical program ownershipProgram vision, strategy, and roadmap developmentPortfolio planning and prioritizationMulti-year transformation planningCross-functional and cross-organizational leadershipInfluence without direct authorityProgram operating-model designWorkstream and dependency orchestrationMilestone and critical-path managementRAID management: risks, assumptions, issues, and dependenciesResource, capacity, and investment planningBusiness-case and cost-benefit analysisExecutive steering and governanceLaunch planning and operational readinessChange management and organizational adoptionPost-launch measurement and continuous improvementGlobal and distributed-team coordinationVendor and third-party partnership management

Impact

30%

Cut in AWS storage costs through stronger data governance, lifecycle policies, and stale-data management

60%

Improvement in fraud and anomaly-detection accuracy through automated scoring workflows

60%

Reduction in hiring-intelligence processing time through AI-driven data workflows

40%

Increase in adoption of AI-enabled internal tools through user-centered workflow design

30%

Improvement in operational efficiency through Deloitte's Smart Pools data-matching platform

15%

Improvement in resource utilization through Deloitte's Smart Pools allocation capabilities

47+

Locations standardized through a global compliance and controls initiative

Experience

  1. Pinterest logo

    Technical Product Manager · Pinterest

    Feb 2025 - Present

    Led evolution of Pinterest's large-scale data platform, driving the migration from Hive to Iceberg and partnering with ML engineers on feature signal lifecycle and ingestion pipelines using Spark, Flink, and PyTorch.

  2. Seagate Technology logo

    Program Manager · Seagate Technology

    May 2024 - Jan 2025

    Redefined InfoSec risk tiers and data flows, optimized the Authorized Device Management System (ADMS), and led data-driven collaboration systems across 47+ global sites.

  3. Deloitte logo

    Senior Consultant · Deloitte

    May 2019 - Jul 2023

    Built the Smart Pools Tool for data ingestion and matching, designed fraud detection and risk-scoring dashboards, and led enterprise-scale HRIS/CRM migrations with a focus on secure data flows and compliance.

  4. SAHAVE Inc logo

    Product Owner · SAHAVE Inc

    Sep 2017 - May 2019

    Led product strategy for an AI-powered donation platform focused on transaction legitimacy, managing third-party data integrations and owning the roadmap for data quality and risk modeling.

  5. Gild, UK logo

    Business Analyst · Gild, UK

    Nov 2016 - May 2017

    Conducted risk assessments and fraud-resistant onboarding for talent acquisition platforms, leading onshore-offshore Agile teams.

  6. Microsoft logo

    Systems Data Analyst · Microsoft

    May 2015 - Nov 2016

    Led end-to-end business analysis for Microsoft's COSMIC & COMET CRM platforms, spearheading UAT and system enhancements.

Education

  1. Northern Illinois University, Chicago, US logo

    Masters · Northern Illinois University, Chicago, US

    GPA: 4.0

  2. JNTU, India logo

    B.Tech, · JNTU, India

    GPA: 3.75

What people say

Recommendations from managers, mentors, and colleagues on LinkedIn.

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Ragini Ramalingam

Director of Enterprise Security at Snowflake

Ragini managed Manasa directly

Manasa did amazing work for us as a Project Management Intern. She impressed us by getting up to speed very quickly on complex systems and business processes, analyzing data from those systems and processes to come up with actionable items to meet audit requirements. She also worked wonderfully well with cross functional team in IT to drive those items to completion. Her remarkable experience and technical expertise coupled with her dedication, enthusiasm, and her affable personality make her a great asset to any organization. Highly recommend Manasa!

BP

Biagio Palese

Associate Professor at Northern Illinois University (OM&IS department)

Biagio was Manasa's teacher

I had the pleasure of teaching Manasa during the Fall 2024 semester, in my Advanced Predicting Modeling course. Where she distinguished herself by placing in the top 3 on my class Learning leaderboard. Her commitment to truly understanding and mastering the course material was evident through her insightful questions both in and out of class. Manasa consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic and a willingness to challenge herself. She went above and beyond in tackling the challenges presented to her, showcasing her dedication and perseverance. In addition to her academic prowess, Manasa possesses excellent communication and soft skills. She is articulate, approachable, and works well in team settings, making her a valuable asset to any team. I will genuinely miss Manasa in my class but I am confident that she will continue to excel and make significant contributions wherever she goes. I highly recommend her for any opportunity she pursues in the data analytics field.

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Sudhakar Chilukuri

CIO, Coherent Corp (NASDAQ: COHR)

Sudhakar was Manasa's mentor

It is my pleasure to provide a strong recommendation for Manasa, whom I have had the privilege of observing grow and excel over the years. Manasa served as a senior consultant at Deloitte, bringing with them over 7.5 years of invaluable experience in data, business, and project management. Her dedication and resilience have consistently set them apart in the professional landscape. Currently pursuing a Master's in Management Information Systems at NIU with an impressive GPA of 4.0/4.0, she continues to demonstrate a commitment to excellence and a thirst for knowledge. Having observed Manasa's growth over the years, I am confident in her ability to navigate complex situations and contribute significantly to any team or project. Her unique blend of experience, dedication, and academic excellence makes her a valuable asset to any organization.

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Paramesh Gopalakrishnan

Paramesh managed Manasa directly

In her role as a Senior Business Systems Analyst on our team, Manasa has consistently demonstrated exceptional skills, dedication, and a strong commitment to successful outcomes. Manasa possesses excellent understanding of business processes and has a keen analytical mindset that enables her to identify opportunities for improvement and implement effective solutions. She played a pivotal role in Talent Acquisition product implementation, where her expertise in requirements gathering, system analysis, and stakeholder management significantly contributed to the project's success. One of Manasa's standout qualities is her ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. In addition to her technical acumen, Manasa is known for her proactive approach and attention to detail. She has consistently gone above and beyond to deliver high-quality work, often exceeding expectations. Manasa is a reliable and adaptable team member who thrives in fast-paced environments. I am fully confident that Manasa will bring exceptional value to any organization.

PK

Pradeep Kandimalla

Chief Delivery Officer at TJ Tech Co

Pradeep managed Manasa directly

Manasa is wonderful to work with, and has exceptional expertise in leadership, coaching and motivation. She consistently demonstrated a solid work ethic at SAHAVE plus a dedication to success. Manasa is dedicated, self-motivated, methodical and very capable. She is not only reliable and forward thinking Business Analyst but also an inspiring team player.

DJD

David James Dunworth

Managing Trustee, Trinity International Ministries

David was Manasa's mentor

Manasa consistently demonstrated a remarkable blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, and leadership skills. As the Product Owner, Manasa took charge of all technology development initiatives, steering the company towards innovative solutions and driving the successful execution of various projects. One of Manasa's standout qualities is its ability to lead multidisciplinary teams effectively. Manasa fostered a collaborative and dynamic work environment, encouraging open communication and idea-sharing among team members. Their strong leadership played a pivotal role in achieving project milestones and ensuring the seamless integration of technology solutions. Moreover, Manasa's strategic mindset was evident in their approach to problem-solving and decision-making. They possess a keen understanding of market trends and emerging technologies, enabling them to make informed choices that contribute significantly to the company's growth and success. Their dedication to continuous learning and improvement further exemplified Manasa's commitment to excellence. They actively sought opportunities to expand their knowledge, staying abreast of the latest industry developments and incorporating cutting-edge technologies into the company's projects. In addition to their professional prowess, Manasa's interpersonal skills were a critical asset. They consistently displayed effective communication, adaptability, and a positive attitude, making them valuable colleagues and a pleasure to work alongside.

Key Initiatives

Storage & Compute Efficiency Management
Led storage and compute optimization at Pinterest by improving lifecycle governance, capacity forecasting, and stale-data management, reducing AWS storage costs by 30% while improving platform efficiency and scalability.
FinOpsAWS Capacity PlanningPredictive AnalyticsCloud Efficiency
Hive to Iceberg Platform Migration
Drove Pinterest's migration from Hive to Iceberg, delivering a more reliable, real-time-ready architecture for machine learning and decisioning workloads.
SparkFlinkIcebergAWS
Smart Pools Tool
Built data ingestion and matching workflows at Deloitte that raised service accuracy by 30% and resource efficiency by 15%.
Data IngestionData QualitySQL
AI-Powered Fraud & Risk Scoring
Led product strategy for an AI-powered donation platform, reducing fraudulent activity through improved data signals and scoring rules.
Fraud DetectionRisk ScoringAPIs
Global Compliance & Data-Access Audit
Led a 47-site global compliance audit, establishing standardized data-access controls, logging, and documentation practices.
GovernanceComplianceInfoSec

Core Leadership Principles

  • Create clarity in ambiguous environments.
  • Connect technical decisions to business outcomes.
  • Lead through influence, credibility, and sound judgment.
  • Use data to inform decisions without losing sight of customer needs.
  • Communicate risks and trade-offs early and transparently.
  • Build lightweight mechanisms that improve execution at scale.
  • Give teams the context needed to make effective decisions.
  • Balance speed, quality, security, reliability, and long-term maintainability.
  • Treat AI as an operational capability requiring measurement, governance, and human accountability.
  • Pursue continuous improvement in products, systems, teams, and personal expertise.

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