Rai Vivek Prakash
Strategic & Visionary Product Leader
A highly strategic and visionary Product Leader with over two decades of experience spanning product management, engineering leadership, and agile transformation across diverse sectors including digital marketplaces, Fintech, Automotive, Insurtech, SaaS, and enterprise IT. I possess a proven track record of defining compelling product visions, orchestrating high-performing cross-functional teams, and delivering innovative, market-leading solutions that drive significant business growth and customer value. My expertise lies in crafting long-term product strategies, optimizing backlogs for maximum impact, and leveraging data-driven insights to inform critical product decisions, ensuring seamless alignment with overarching business objectives.
About Me
With over 20 years of experience in the technology sector, I command a profound understanding of the entire product lifecycle, from strategic ideation and meticulous development to successful market launch and sustained growth. My career trajectory has forged a unique synergy of strategic foresight, deep technical acumen, and transformative leadership capabilities. I thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments, consistently leveraging Agile methodologies to cultivate robust collaboration and accelerate high-quality product delivery.
My core passion is to architect and build products that solve complex real-world challenges, coupled with developing market-penetrating strategies that deeply resonate with target audiences. As an IT Leader, I have successfully spearheaded numerous digital transformations and optimized operational efficiencies, always maintaining a sharp focus on pioneering innovation and fostering sustainable growth. I am deeply committed to continuous learning and empowering teams to unlock their full potential, driving collective success.
Key Achievements
- Cultivated and scaled high-performing product and engineering teams through strategic mentorship and a focus on cohesive, results-driven collaboration.
- Orchestrated a comprehensive overhaul of the company's IT product strategy, directly contributing to a 30% increase in revenue within the initial two years.
- Forged seamless collaboration frameworks between product, engineering, and marketing, resulting in a significant 20% reduction in time-to-market for new product releases.
- Pioneered the integration of AI-driven features into core product offerings, substantially enhancing user experience and operational efficiency.
- Provided critical strategic sales support, directly contributing to the acquisition of significant enterprise clients and expanding market share.
- Championed and implemented advanced Agile methodologies across departments, boosting overall team efficiency by 30% and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Professional Journey
Core Expertise
Showcase of Work

Strategic Analysis: Loan Credibility Risks
An in-depth strategic discussion and analytical framework for identifying and mitigating loan credibility risks.

Architecting a Scalable Travel Portal
A detailed architectural blueprint and strategic discussion for building a high-performance, scalable travel portal.

Product Leadership: B2B2C Smart Mobility SaaS Platform
Led the end-to-end product development and lifecycle management of a cutting-edge smart mobility SaaS platform with integrated AI and complex partner ecosystems.

IT Product Strategy: Operational Portal & Enterprise System Integration
Defined and executed the IT product vision for a flagship operational portal, integrating AI capabilities and orchestrating complex ERP/CRM system connections.

Senior Product Management: Payment & KYC Solutions Innovation
Spearheaded the development of critical payment integration and KYC business cases, driving significant growth and innovation in the financial industry.
Education & Certifications
- Product Management Professional, 2015, IPM, Bangalore
- Master's Degree, Computer Science (2007) – IGNOU, New Delhi
- Bachelor's Degree, Physics and Mathematics (1999), IGNOU, New Delhi
- PRINCE2 Practitioner
- Agile Coach and Facilitator
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
- CCNA
- ISTQB Certified Tester
- AI and ML Fundamentals with DeepLearning.AI
Tools & Methods
Language Knowledge
- Deutsch (Fluent)
- English (Fluent)
References
Other Formal References
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LinkedIn Recommendations
Managed Vivek directly
August 5, 2020
Vivek came to work for me as a delivery manager of software development teams during the bedding in of a companywide agile transformation. There were many challenges Vivek defined and resolved using his experience and mentoring approach combined with an acute understanding of process management. Many of the systems in operation required adjustment to align with the other parts of the organisation to provide clarity on delivery time frames and usable MVP’s. Vivek is a trustworthy, diligent, experienced delivery and product manager, that understands the important of software development limitations and the business need for actionable and relevant information. His contribution translated into actionable business outcomes. I wholeheartedly recommend Vivek as a highly skilled, respectful, and trustworthy delivery and product manger to any company that values professional commitment with a salient understanding of what a business needs to succeed.
Senior to Vivek but didn't manage Vivek directly
August 20, 2017
Vivek is a diligent and thoughtful leader who inspires calm and cohesiveness on his teams. His pragmatic approach emphasizes the value of people and not just blind adherence to process. He has a solid grasp of fundamental management principles and executes a variety of practices with expertise. Vivek is a leader that I have come to deeply respect and admire. I would be honored to work with him again.
Worked with Vivek but on different teams
May 16, 2017
Vivek hat eine bemerkenswerte Fähigkeit, gleichzeitig auf niedriger und höherer Ebene zu operieren. Er ist bereit, sich mit technischen Problemen zu befassen, hat aber gleichzeitig ein scharfes Verständnis für die Geschäftsposition und alle Unternehmensziele. Er kümmert sich um seine Mitarbeiter und kennt ihre Fähigkeiten. Er wechselt reibungslos zwischen technischer und nicht-technischer Sprache, um der Situation gerecht zu werden, und kommuniziert präzise mit verschiedenen Stakeholdern und Teammitgliedern. Mit hervorragenden Planungs- und Organisationsfähigkeiten und einer angenehmen und unerschütterlichen Veranlagung ist Vivek eine Freude, mit ihm zu arbeiten und definitiv jemand, den ich jeder Organisation empfehlen würde.
Reported directly to Vivek
January 6, 2016
Me and Vivek were part of the long journey in the design tools team and I saw him in many different roles. He was best in his all roles he did at Schneider and has the best knowledge on all the products our team has. He is the best decision maker when the team is in confusion. He handled many tough situations by driving the team towards the goal. He understand the team members needs and tries to solve their problems with his best abilities. He can recognise the talent and encourage them to reach their goals in his career. I recommend him for any organisation for any of the roles he wants to perform.
Reported directly to Vivek
June 21, 2008
Vivek is a fun loving, disciplined and managed person. The best part which I liked about him was handling issues in the project. I found him to be the best in difficult situations. He was a good team leader and mentor for me.
Reported directly to Vivek
May 23, 2008
“Vivek is a man of high commitment and with great leadership qualities. He is a great team player and wonderful friend, He was both my mentor and my lead in Sapient. It was a pleasure to work with him,He has capability and commitment to achieve the set goals .He has a uncanny ability to perform different roles ,and achieving the desired result with ease .”