AI · Cloud · Analytics · Retail · E-Commerce

PraveenKanth Rajamanickam

Senior product & program leader specializing in AI, data platforms, and enterprise programs — with a track record of building high-impact products at Amazon and scaling AI solutions across 1,200+ retail locations.

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Building teams that ship great products

I'm a product leader specializing in AI and data platforms, with experience building enterprise-scale analytics products at Amazon and scaling computer vision solutions across 1,200+ retail locations. I thrive at translating ambiguous business problems into high-impact products.

My career spans AI/ML productization, enterprise program delivery, and cross-functional leadership across engineering, data, operations, and design. From building a predictive analytics platform that drove $28M in annual savings at Amazon to scaling AI-powered retail solutions at a growth-stage startup — I bring a founder's mindset to every challenge.

I'm passionate about sharing insights on AI-driven product development, enterprise delivery, and building high-performing teams. This space is where I share my experiences, learnings, and perspectives on technology leadership.

20+
Years of experience
$28M
Annual savings delivered
1,200+
Locations scaled
4
Industries served

Career highlights

A selection of roles where I've driven the most impact.

2005
Software Developer
TCS → Target
2011
Technical Lead
TCS → CVS Health
2014
Technical Architect
TCS → CVS Health
2016
Project Manager
TCS → CVS Health
2019
Technical Program Manager
TCS → Amazon
$28M impact
2022
Sr. Product & Ops Manager
RadiusAI
1,200+ locations
Present
Senior Product & Operations Manager Nov 2022 – Present
RadiusAI Inc — Growth-stage AI/Computer Vision Startup
Driving product strategy, enterprise delivery, and operational scale for AI-driven retail analytics and assisted checkout platforms. Spearheaded product strategy and enterprise delivery for a key anchor client, scaling adoption across 1,200+ locations. Governed end-to-end pilots across marquee clients including CVS Health, RaceTrac, and Stadium Operators. Established a 24/7 operational model supporting mission-critical computer vision infrastructure and defined standardized deployment frameworks for enterprise-scale rollouts.
Technical Program Manager May 2019 – Oct 2022
Tata Consultancy Services — Client: Amazon (Global Security Operations)
Owned end-to-end strategy and delivery of SAVE (Shrink Analytics Value Engine), a predictive analytics platform for inventory shrink prevention across Amazon's global Fulfilment Center network (AMER, APAC, EMEA). SAVE + Loss Alerts contributed to ~$28M annual shrink reduction. Managed $2M+ annual program budget and delivered a unified Shrink + Sales Data Lake enabling near real-time operational insights.
Technical Architect / Project Manager / Technical Lead Jan 2009 – Apr 2019
Tata Consultancy Services — Client: CVS Health
Delivered enterprise-scale solutions across retail, pharmacy management, and claims adjudication systems, progressively taking on architecture and program management responsibilities. Key initiatives included CVS.com (enterprise e-commerce), RxConnect (pharmacy management), and RxInventory Management. Architected scalable, high-performance systems and mentored teams across multiple concurrent projects.
Technical Lead / Software Developer Aug 2005 – Dec 2008
Tata Consultancy Services — Client: Target Corporation
Contributed to Vendor Planning & Forecasting, a strategic sales and operational planning platform. Led system design for reporting components, managed offshore development and delivery, and enforced quality standards achieving near zero-defect delivery.

What I bring to the table

Core competencies across product, engineering, and leadership.

Product strategy

Roadmap planning, market analysis, feature prioritization, OKR frameworks, and data-driven decision making.

Program delivery

Cross-team coordination, risk management, dependency tracking, and delivering complex initiatives on time.

Engineering excellence

System design, agile methodologies, CI/CD, tech debt management, and driving engineering quality at scale.

Stakeholder management

Executive communication, cross-functional alignment, and translating business needs into technical execution plans.

Growth & metrics

KPI definition, A/B testing, product analytics, and building data-informed product cultures.

Team leadership

Hiring, coaching, performance management, org design, and building psychologically safe, high-performing teams.

Academic background & certifications

Continuous learning across technology, management, and leadership.

Education

Bachelor of Technology — Information Technology
Anna University
Information Technology · 2005

Executive programs

PG Program in Product Management & Analytics
Great Lakes
8-month certificate program · 2023
PG Program in Data Science & Business Analytics
University of Texas at Austin
12-month certificate program · 2022

Let's connect

Interested in discussing AI, product strategy, or enterprise delivery? I'm always happy to connect and exchange ideas.