Smita P
About Smita P
Smita P is a Product Manager with over 11 years of experience in the IT industry, currently working at Aqua Security and previously held positions at McAfee, F5, ADTRAN, and Polycom. She specializes in networking, cloud application security, and agile methodologies, and has a strong educational background in product management and information technology.
Work at Aqua Security
Smita P has been serving as a Product Manager at Aqua Security since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing product offerings and driving initiatives that align with the company's strategic goals. Her responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that maximize product value. Her experience in the IT industry supports her effectiveness in this position.
Current Role at McAfee
Since 2019, Smita P has held the position of Program Manager at McAfee in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. In this capacity, she oversees various programs aimed at improving product performance and customer satisfaction. Her role involves coordinating with different teams to ensure that project objectives are met efficiently.
Previous Experience at Polycom and ADTRAN
Prior to her current roles, Smita P worked at Polycom as a Senior Technical Lead from 2011 to 2014. She then transitioned to ADTRAN, where she served as a Product Owner from 2014 to 2019. These positions allowed her to develop her skills in product management and technical leadership, contributing to her extensive experience in the IT sector.
Education and Expertise
Smita P holds a B.E. in Information Technology from Rungta Engineering College, completed between 1999 and 2003. She furthered her education with a Postgraduate Certification Program in Product Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Indore, and Jigsaw in 2022. Additionally, she studied for an International Certification in Product Management at the Institute of Product Leadership in 2020. Her expertise encompasses networking, cloud application security, SaaS, and agile methodologies.
Professional Skills and Leadership
With over 11 years of experience in the IT industry, Smita P specializes in program and product management. She is recognized for her ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver initiatives that enhance product value. Smita is also known for her team-building skills and enthusiasm for agile methodologies, which contribute to her effectiveness in managing projects.