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.

ThoughtfulCollaborativeImpactfulValuableRespectful

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

Lab

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 

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