Karthik Murugappan

About

Hey there! I'm Karthik - a tech enthusiast and product aficionado with a journey rooted in the heart of Silicon Valley. From a young age, I was captivated by the boundless possibilities of technology, a passion that led me to embark on a transformative educational journey.

Armed with a B.S. in Computer Science & Information Science from the University of Maryland, College Park, where I specialized in Data Science with a GPA of 3.8/4.0 and achieved a spot on the Dean's List.

I further honed my skills through the Full-Stack Software Engineering Coding Bootcamp from Northwestern University, rounding out my expertise in the technology realm.

With a diverse background spanning Software Development, Product Management, and Data Science, I've cultivated a holistic approach to crafting seamless user experiences and driving data-driven decisions. Intrigued? Dive into my journey below.

Experience

Interests

Software Development
Product Management
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Data Mining

Favorite Books

The Four Hour Chef
Engineering in the Mind's Eye
The Defining Decade
Harry Potter Series

Leisure

Watching my favorite professional sports teams play
Playing basketball/football/tennis with my friends
Traveling to different countries
Constantly keeping track of new technologies
Taking pictures and photo editing

Experience

Here are my most recent experiences:

	iTradeNetwork Inc. Product Manager/Product Owner March 2022 - January 2023	Orchestrated a cross-disciplinary software team of 17 members, encompassing engineers, designers, and stakeholders, to amplify the Food Traceability application, culminating in an elevated end-user experience Aligned software with the rigorous standards set by FDA and FSMA, showcasing a keen grasp of regulatory intricacies Integrated a Recall Management functionality into the software ecosystem, resulting in an impressive 72% increase in customer retention over the year, coupled with a steady influx of new users on a monthly basis Merged the insights derived from competitive analysis, Total Addressable Market evaluation, and user surveys to craft intricate UI/UX refinements that yielded a remarkable 32% surge in user engagement by the close of the annual cycle Executed monthly software releases, introducing features and addressing anomalies through stakeholder collaboration Fueled collaborative brainstorming sessions, generating innovative software strategies in conjunction with multifaceted business teams, thereby propelling customer adoption metrics and propelling overall business expansion to new heights
	Dnar Inc. Lead Product Manager February 2019 - March 2022	Managed a team of 3 PMs to drive user testing, agile methodologies, and software product strategy for Dnar, a FinTech app based in Africa, facilitating seamless collaboration among cross-functional units Spearheaded cross-functional synchronization to ensure punctual software releases, collaborating closely with engineering teams to decipher technical prerequisites and ensure the smooth progression from development to feature deployment Launched Dnar successfully on the App Store and Google Play Store, which garnered an initial user base of 13,000 within the first month, and harnessed mobile app optimization for a noteworthy 37% surge in user engagement after 4 months Revamped three web dashboards (Admin, User, Vendor) in software planning, driving a 150% monthly login increase Crafted a strategic and comprehensive product roadmap, accelerating software delivery and development for Dnar
	Molina Healthcare ~ Contracted through Infosys Ltd. ~ Security Engineer July 2020 - February 2022	Implemented and maintained advanced endpoint security solutions with a software-centric approach, leveraging automation to ensure real-time threat detection, immediate response, and mitigation for software systems Led incident response efforts during software security breaches, conducting comprehensive forensics analysis of software components to trace attack pathways and swiftly implement corrective actions Handled deployment and maintenance of security technologies including firewalls, IDS/IPS, anti-virus/malware, and DLP tools

Contact

Please feel to contact me if you have any questions! Thanks!

+1-408-813-8989

karthikmurugappan7@gmail.com