Srisha Kolachala

Summary (Innovative Product Leader | 22+ Years of Experience) Results-driven Product Executive with 22+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams to develop innovative digital solutions. Expertise in 0-1 product strategies, digital transformation, and scalable SaaS solutions that drive market success. Proven track record in launching multi-million-dollar product portfolios, leveraging data insights, automation, and user experience optimization to enhance business outcomes. Adept at stakeholder management, financial planning, and Agile methodologies, ensuring seamless execution from ideation to market. Core Skills & Competencies Product Management & Strategy Digital Transformation & Automation Data-Driven Decision Making Market Research & Competitive Analysis Agile Methodologies & Roadmapping Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Leadership Budgeting & Financial Planning CRM & Customer Journey Optimization Proficient in key product management tools (including Figma, Product Board, Miro, Power BI (and other BI and analytics tools), Jira, Smartsheet, and Google Suite Education & Certifications Harvard Business School – Credential of Leadership, Impact, & Management in Business Harvard Business School – e-Diplomas in Finance, Business Strategy, & Economics Cost & Works Accountants of India (ICWAI) equivalent to CPA Certified Product Manager & Marketing (AIPMM) Commerce Graduate (BCOM) – RaviShanker University Diploma in Computer Programming – Barkatullah University Awards & Recognition Global Gaming Awards Nominee (2016, 2017) – Patented four innovative gaming products, driving an 80% revenue increase. Best Employee Award – PokerStars – Recognized for launching market-leading digital gaming solutions. Designed a next-gen enterprise system architecture for Ontario Lottery Gaming, increasing market share by 60%. Selected as one of six employees globally for Project Cheetah, a high-impact initiative at Thomson Financial. Experience: CEO and Head of Product & Strategy Tenaciti Tech Consulting | Dec 2023 – Present Led digital transformation initiatives, developing scalable solutions for global markets. Conceptualized RePlate, a food redistribution platform tackling $1.2T in food waste, optimizing demand prediction and logistics. Spearheaded end-to-end PDLC, from ideation to execution, ensuring alignment with market needs Accelerated time-to-market by 50%, securing key partnerships across food, logistics, and nonprofit sectors. Projected to reduce food waste by 30% while improving meal access for underserved communities. Built key partnerships across food, logistics, and nonprofits to drive adoption and impact Practice Lead – Product Management WorkSafeBC | Nov 2022 – Dec 2023 Established and scaled the Product Management function, introducing automation strategies that improved operational efficiency by 60%. Managed multi-million-dollar budgets, ensuring optimal resource allocation and financial oversight. Developed a roadmap for regulatory compliance and risk assessment models. Developed a mobile strategy, leveraging Microsoft Dynamics mobile solutions, retiring standalone mobile applications, and achieving 80% cost savings in mobile development. Senior Product Consultant (Contract) Game Taco – FanDuel | Apr 2022 – Oct 2022 Led player engagement strategies to enhance user retention, engagement and monetization. Optimized mobile gaming experiences by integrating personalized recommendations and dynamic challenges. Played a key role in end-to-end PDLC, enhancing user experience through iterative improvements. Senior Product Consultant Flutter International (PokerStars) | Aug 2020 – Feb 2022 Awarded Best Employee for launching a market-leading product. Applied Gen AI technology to enhance iGaming platform personalization, increasing player engagement and retention. Led the launch of three major revenue-generating products: Elite Bonusing Solutions, Spin of the Day, and Payment Systems Modernization. Ensured customer-centric design by integrating user behavior insights into product development, optimizing engagement strategies. Spearheaded initiatives to enhance regulatory compliance, streamlining reporting and audit processes to align with gaming industry standards. Applied data analytics to optimize player engagement, fraud detection, and revenue tracking. Executed all PDLC stages, ensuring smooth transition from concept to launch Director, Product Management Gaming Consulting Group | Aug 2018 – July 2020 Developed gaming systems to optimize platform scalability and player experience. Provided casino growth consulting, improving operational efficiency and profitability. Designed accounting and audit systems to ensure financial accuracy and compliance. Led product roadmaps and PDLC strategies, driving 40% market growth. Senior Technical Product Manager PayByPhone | Nov 2017 – Aug 2018 Developed a parking enforcement API, streamlining government compliance. Led automation strategies for French government parking data integration, reducing processing time by 30%. Managed the full PDLC lifecycle, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery. Senior Product Manager | Jackpot Digital -) Senior Product Manager | Beanstream (2015) Product/Solutions Manager | Bally Technologies -) Senior Business Analyst | First Advantage -) Senior QA Analyst & Business Analyst | Thomson Financial -)