Nivashini Shivakumar

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MSSM, 2025

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About

I am passionate about the opportunities that helps me gain knowledge in the aspect of business need, unravel practical use cases, and witness the impacts of the technological advances on the products that digital world builds. I am interested in bridging the gap between technology, software management ,and business insights through continuous learning. I aspire to introduce new features, technologies, or methodologies that position the product and the organisation at the forefront of industry trends. My professional journey has not only fortified my technical expertise but has also provided me with valuable managerial insights in a short span. My interest and my ability to comprehend product requirements, coupled with posing insightful queries on the "why" and "what if," has been pivotal in my professional journey. This approach set me on a clear path toward a career in Product Management. Transitioning from Software Engineer to Technical Product Owner and now as a Technical Product Manager, I took on the sole responsibility of overseeing requirements. Leveraging my strong foundation in development and technology, I seamlessly connected with developers, architects, and technical leads to understand and address technical challenges. With a solid grasp of the domain, I presented various use cases, outlining the impacts of implementing business features and leading to the consideration of new requirements. My technical background enabled me to anticipate challenges and address all edge cases while formulating Business features. Additionally, by proactively engaging with hardware teams, I gained a comprehensive understanding of both hardware and digital platform aspects. I believe this blend of skills and experiences uniquely positions me to contribute effectively to iii.

Why MSSM?

The MSSM curriculum seamlessly aligning with my career trajectory and my goal to impart technology to drive product design and business strategies. To me it bridges the gap between technology, software product design strategies, and business insights.The program, focussed around Product Innovation, offers courses in Software Product Definition, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, aligning with my interest in elevating my knowledge of product innovation as I embark on my journey in Product Management. Courses such as Agile Marketing for High Tech Innovation and Finance for Entrepreneurial Ventures pique my interest in exploring new domains. Drawing from my professional journey with a robust foundation in cloud solutions and an undergraduate project on Big Data analytics, courses like Cloud Computing, Data Analytics, Human-Computer Interaction, and the Internet of Things resonates with my aspirations.Exciting experiences like tech treks to organisations in the Bay Area promise to provide firsthand understanding of real-world organisational operations and contemporary technology practices. Opportunities like networking events with product managers and alumni will ensure to offer insights on career progression and best practices as I strive to excel in this career path. Moreover, the location of the campus in Silicon Valley, the global hub of innovation and technology, uniquely positions the master's program to offer unparalleled interactions and networking. I am confident that completing the Master's degree at your renowned university will enable me to capitalise on the unique advantages presented by Silicon Valley's ecosystem, ensuring that my academic journey deeply connects to the pulse of the tech industry.

Education

Bachelors in Computer Science and Engineering at PSG College of Technology

Experience

Caterpillar India pvt ltd , Technical Product Manager, Digital Product Owner

What type of role are you looking to obtain after you graduate?

I want to pursue roles in the Product Management domain, such as Product Owner, Technical Product Manager, and Business Analyst, to gain and implement knowledge in both technical and business/product management aspects. I am also open to broadening my career prospects by pursuing roles such as Software Engineer, Cloud and AI Developer, and Data Analyst. I believe this will align with my long-term goal of becoming a technology leader, delivering innovative products through cutting-edge technology.