Shreedhar (Shree) Shirgurkar
About Shreedhar (Shree) Shirgurkar
Shreedhar (Shree) Shirgurkar serves as the Vice President of Product Management at Catchpoint, where he has worked since 2020. With over ten years of experience in product management across various sectors, he is recognized for his ability to balance business acumen with technical skills.
Work at Catchpoint
Shreedhar Shirgurkar has served as the Vice President of Product Management at Catchpoint since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for driving software strategy and roadmaps, as well as leading innovation initiatives. He oversees the delivery of product releases in collaboration with cross-functional teams and manages business and product operations. His leadership contributes to the company's focus on enhancing product offerings and market adoption.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Prior to his role at Catchpoint, Shirgurkar held several significant positions in product management. He was the Global Head of Product Management for Omnia Software at Boston Consulting Group from 2018 to 2020. Before that, he worked as Director of Product Management at Akamai Technologies from 2015 to 2018. His career also includes a tenure as Director of Products at WorkWave and as Principal Product Manager at EMC, showcasing his extensive experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
Shreedhar Shirgurkar holds an MBA in General Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He also earned a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Karnatak University. His educational background supports his expertise in product management across various sectors, including cloud, enterprise, mobile, and SaaS.
Technical Background
Shirgurkar began his career in software engineering, working at Nortel Networks as a Junior Software Engineer and later as a Senior Software Engineer. He progressed to roles such as Project Team Leader and Customer Engineering Manager at Avaya. His technical background complements his product management skills, allowing him to balance business acumen with technical expertise effectively.
Achievements in Product Management
Shreedhar Shirgurkar has a successful track record in product management, characterized by introducing new products to market and enhancing the market adoption of existing products. He has over ten years of experience managing P&Ls and developing high-performance cross-functional product teams. He is recognized for defining and tracking subscription product metrics, which contribute to informed decision-making and strategic planning.