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SF Bay Area

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ishitajain1019@gmail.com

Email

ishitajain1019@gmail.com

Email

ishitajain1019@gmail.com

Email

ishitajain1019@gmail.com

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Summary

Results-driven Product Manager with experience in B2B product strategy, market research, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to lead R&D teams, make data-driven decisions, and drive product success through strategic planning and effective communication

Experience

TDK

Sano

Intel

ASU

2021-now

2019-2021

Product Manager — R&D

Engineer — R&D

2018-2019

2016-2018


2014-2016


2013-2015

Process Engineer

Technology Development Module and Integration Yield Engineer

Research Associate, Real Time Networks & Instrumentation Lab

MS in Material Science and Engineering

Product Manager — R&D

TDK • 2021 - present

  • Defined product strategies and roadmaps for innovative sensor systems in automotive wheels and tires, glucose and blood pressure monitors and, industrial equipment condition monitoring. Leveraged market trends and competitive research to uncover key market opportunities

  • Conducted 25+ B2B customer interviews, enhancing product development alignment with market and unmet user needs

  • Directed MVP definition and identified value propositions for 3 high-impact R&D

    projects

  • Managed the product lifecycle of an automotive sensor project, delivering 7 evaluation kits and reducing time-to-market by ~18%

  • Led cross-functional collaboration with engineers, sales, and marketing to implement market-driven features

  • Coordinated communication with senior staff and stakeholders, ensuring projects stayed on track and within budget

  • Aligned global cross-functional teams to achieve project goals across diverse locations

  • Developed brochures, training materials, and marketing content for CES shows,

    partnering with marketing for promotional efforts

Engineer — R&D

TDK • 2019 - 2021

  • Utilized data-driven decisions, improving piezo sensor prototype performance by 50%

  • Implemented custom in-house pilot manufacturing of piezo sensor, reducing time to produce each module by 93% and increasing yield from 75% to 95%

  • Minimized development timelines and risks by implementing well planned rapid

    prototyping

  • Ensured seamless project execution by managing supplier relationships, including contractors

  • Presented a prototype of a global knowledge-sharing forum to the TDK leadership to foster innovation and collaboration among TDK subsidiaries

Process Engineer

Sano Intelligence • 2018 - 2019

  • Reduced inter-sensor variability by 50% for minimally invasive blood glucose sensors through optimized manufacturing

Technology Development Integration & Yield Engineer

Intel • 2016- 2018

  • Reduced equipment and process line scheduled downtime by 70% through statistical analysis and automation of electroplating workflow

  • Fixed a process cost mapping error saving the electroplating dept 22% of the predictive maintenance budget

  • Ensured tool and process compliance with industry standards by coordinating with stakeholders

Strengths

  • Analytical thinking

    Achieved ~27% budget savings and reallocation through data-driven decisions and project prioritization

  • Cross functional collaboration

    Led cross-functional teams with efficient communication, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to reduce unscheduled monthly equipment downtime by ~20%

  • Adaptability

    Learned new technologies swiftly, reducing onboarding time by 30% and enhancing teamproductivity

Skills

  • Product Strategy & Roadmap Development

  • Market Research & Customer Insights

  • Data-driven Decision Making

  • Project Management

  • Stakeholder Communication

  • Marketing & Sales Enablement

Publications and Patents

  • Interconnects for Electrical Components Positioned Adjacent to Vehicle Tires (US20220134810A1)

  • EH stack for wheel (patent pending)

  • Method and application of strain-less electrode for sensing of pneumatic tire performance monitoring (patent pending)

Awards

  • TDK President’s Bronze Award 2021: Best

    Innovative Technology - InWheelSense

  • CEATEC Award 2020: Grand Prix in the Digital

    City Planning of the New Normal Age category-InWheelSense

Certificates

  • Product Manager Certification (PMC)
    Product School • October 2023

  • Generative AI for Product Managers Course

    LinkedIn • June 2024