Megha Sopal
About Megha Sopal
Megha Sopal is a Senior Product Owner at Acquia, where she develops product roadmaps and leads product development teams. With a background in software development and product ownership at EXFO, she has over a decade of experience in aligning product strategies with business goals.
Current Role at Acquia
Megha Sopal serves as a Senior Product Owner at Acquia since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for developing and aligning product roadmaps with broader business strategies. She acts as a liaison between Product, Engineering, and Customer Success teams to ensure that customer-driven features are incorporated into product development. Her work involves leading product development teams and managing cross-functional dependencies to enhance product offerings.
Previous Experience at EXFO
Before joining Acquia, Megha Sopal worked at EXFO for a total of eight years in various capacities. She began as a Principal Software Developer from 2008 to 2011, followed by her role as Tech Lead/Scrum Master from 2011 to 2016. She then transitioned to the position of Product Owner, where she worked from 2016 to 2021. Throughout her tenure at EXFO, she played a significant role in launching new products and services, contributing to the company's growth in the technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Megha Sopal earned her Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from S.P. College, Pune, from 1999 to 2002. Her educational background laid the foundation for her career in technology and product development. She possesses expertise in utilizing various technologies and tools, including AWS, Kubernetes, KaaS, Gitlab, Microservices, Jira, Asana, and Jellyfish, which are integral to her role in product management.
Skills in Product Development
Megha Sopal has demonstrated skills in discovering and aligning cross-functional dependencies in product development. Her ability to lead product development teams and align product strategies with business goals has been a key aspect of her professional contributions. She focuses on incorporating customer feedback into product features, ensuring that the products meet market demands and enhance user satisfaction.