Ateesh Vankayala
About Ateesh Vankayala
Ateesh Vankayala is a Product Management Leader with extensive experience in various roles across multiple companies, including Grainger and Iron Mountain. He holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and has a background in computer science.
Current Role as Product Management Leader
Ateesh Vankayala serves as a Product Management Leader at Confidential, a position he has held since 2023. He operates remotely from the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area. In this role, he applies his extensive experience in product management to lead initiatives and mentor his team.
Previous Experience at Grainger
Ateesh Vankayala worked at Grainger in various capacities, including Director of Product Management from 2018 to 2021 and Senior Digital Product Manager from 2017 to 2018. During his tenure, he contributed to product strategy and development, enhancing digital offerings within the organization.
Experience at Iron Mountain
At Iron Mountain, Ateesh served as Director of Product Management from 2022 to 2023. He created a market research framework to identify lighthouse customers and developed a quantitative product prioritization process, which streamlined decision-making in product development.
Educational Background
Ateesh Vankayala holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he studied Strategic Management, Finance, and Accounting from 2011 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Manipal Institute of Technology, studying from 2001 to 2005.
Career Progression and Skills
Ateesh has a diverse background in product management and software development, having held roles at companies such as Conversica, Fitch Ratings, and Oracle. He acts as a subject matter expert and mentor, focusing on modern product management processes and best practices.