Testimonials
Rarely you meet a stranger who instantly becomes a trusted mentor. Kartheek welcomed me with unexpected warmth and has provided invaluable guidance ever since. If you ever have the chance to work with or learn from them, take it!
Kartheek has been super helpful in curating my resume. He has been patient in clarifying all my questions and has given my some great insights on increasing my chances
Very helpful and offered very insightful perspective. Exactly the kind of review I was looking for
Honestly, the conversation I had with Nandiki was one of the best mentoring discussions I’ve had. He explained concepts with very practical, real-time examples that really helped shape my preparation and understanding. I’m truly grateful for the opportunity and the time he took to guide me. I would highly recommend others to connect with him for guidance, especially if you’re targeting AI Product roles. Heartfelt thanks, and I would love to stay connected.
Services
Video meeting . 30 mins
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Video meeting . 45 mins
Video meeting . 60 mins
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About me
I’ve spent the last 16 years living and breathing tech, with the last 7 years focused specifically on the wild world of AI product management. My roots are in engineering and data science, which means I love getting under the hood of complex tech—but my real passion is figuring out how to make that tech actually work for people in their day-to-day lives.
What I’m Up To Right Now
I’m currently a Senior PM at Microsoft, where I’m tackling massive data complexity within our Sales organization. I lead the strategy for our Taxonomy Hub, which is basically the "source of truth" for the entire organization.
The most exciting part? I’m building AI Agents to automate the whole lifecycle—from search and discovery to data intake. My goal is to move away from slow, manual processes and create a world where data moves at the speed of thought.
Where I’ve Been
Before Microsoft, I was at ServiceNow doing the "Zero-to-One" thing. I built our Talent Development product from scratch and led the AI team to create a Skill Intelligence layer. This was a huge journey that involved integrating the Hitch acquisition and building personalized engines that help employees find their next big growth opportunity. I love the challenge of taking a raw idea and turning it into a functional, intelligent product that people actually enjoy using.
Why I Mentor
I’ve made the jump from engineer to data scientist to product manager, so I know exactly how tricky that path can be. I’m huge on paying it forward and helping aspiring PMs:
Navigate the shift from a technical role to product leadership.
Build real-world strategies for AI/ML products.
Manage the chaos of "Zero-to-One" builds and integrations.
I'm a big believer that AI should be functional, not gimmicky, and I’m always down to chat about how we build the next generation of intelligent workflows.