PRANIL P. KANDALKAR
Wokingham,Berkshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in product management, specialising in product strategy, road mapping, and stakeholder management. Proficient in Agile/Scrum methodologies and product ownership, with a strong ability to develop user stories and conduct requirements analysis. Demonstrates technical skills in business intelligence, UX/UI design principles, API integration, and data analysis. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, managing change, and driving continuous improvement through user training and documentation. Committed to leveraging skills in GDS standards to enhance product development processes.
Driven professional with keen interest in product development and innovation. Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills, coupled with solid understanding of agile methodologies. Capable of driving product success and enhancing customer satisfaction through strategic vision and collaboration.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work history
Product Owner
Amdocs UK
Wokingham, Berkshire
05.2016 - 09.2025
- Led global digital transformation initiatives for B2B and B2C service providers.
- Facilitated Scrum Agile backlog grooming and prioritized MVPs using MoSCoW technique.
- Defined user stories with acceptance criteria, ensuring alignment among stakeholders and development teams.
- Championed product enhancements through structured experimentation and data-driven iterations.
- Conducted qualitative and quantitative research to enhance user experience and drive product adoption.
- Redefined development strategy by implementing scalable methodologies for performance optimization.
- Created comprehensive product documentation, including user guides and technical specifications.
- Built strong client relationships through effective communication and trust.
Subject Matter Expert, Software Development Expert
Amdocs India
Pune, India
12.2007 - 05.2019
- Developed new functionalities for business-critical web application using Java, J2EE, Webservices REST API.
- Conducted Scrum Agile ceremonies such as daily stand up, sprint refinement, planning and retrospective sessions.
- Designed and developed Complex solution.
- Technologies Java, J2EE, SQL, REST, WebLogic, Oracle
Software Developer
Mastek India Ltd.
Mumbai, India
04.2006 - 12.2007
- Developed critical functionalities for web application using Java and J2EE.
- Implemented complex solutions to enhance system capabilities.
- Refactored code based on Object Oriented Design principles, improving maintainability.
- Authored JUnit tests to ensure robust functionality and reliability.
Education
B.Eng. - Computer Science
SRTMU University
IndiaSkills
- Product Management: Product Strategy & Road mapping Stakeholder Management Agile/Scrum Methodologies Product Ownership User Story Development Requirements Analysis
- Technical Skills: Business Intelligence UX/UI Design Principles API Integration Data Analysis GDS Standards
- Leadership: Cross-functional Team Collaboration Change Management User Training & Documentation Continuous Improvement
- Backlog grooming
- Innovation and ideation
- Technical proficiency
- Customer relationship management systems
- Data-driven decision-making
Websites
Certification
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Gen AI Professional Certification 2025
- SAFe Product Owner / Product Manager (POPM) Certification 2020
Tools & Technologies:
- Agile Tools: Azure DevOps
- Business Process Tool: Microsoft Visio, Sequence Diagram
- Languages &Script: Java, J2EE, SQL
- Architecture: Microservices
- Messaging & APIs: JMS, REST, SOAP
- Cloud & Containers: AWS, Kubernetes, Docker
Familiar With
MongoDB | Generative AI | LLM | Prompt Engineering | GDPR | RAG | Agentic AI| Chatbot
Timeline
Product Owner
Amdocs UK
05.2016 - 09.2025
Subject Matter Expert, Software Development Expert
Amdocs India
12.2007 - 05.2019
Software Developer
Mastek India Ltd.
04.2006 - 12.2007
B.Eng. - Computer Science
SRTMU University