Sonal Agrawal
About Sonal Agrawal
Sonal Agrawal is a Product Owner at Fluke Corporation, where she has worked since 2016. She has a background in engineering and experience managing flagship products, collaborating on AI integration, and utilizing Agile methodologies.
Current Role at Fluke Corporation
Sonal Agrawal serves as a Product Owner at Fluke Corporation, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she is responsible for managing product backlogs and overseeing the development team's work allocation using tools like AHA and Jira. She adheres to Agile and SAFe principles to ensure efficient workflow and product delivery. Agrawal has played a key role in managing flagship products such as Fluke Connect and LiveAsset Portal, focusing on enhancing user experience and integrating customer feedback into product development.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before her tenure at Fluke Corporation, Sonal Agrawal worked in various engineering roles. She began her career as a Software Engineer at Patni Computer Systems from 2008 to 2011 in Mumbai, India. Following this, she transitioned to Ness Technologies as a QA Engineer for one year in 2011. Agrawal then spent four years at Wipro Technologies as a Test Lead from 2012 to 2016 in Bangalore, where she honed her skills in quality assurance and team leadership.
Education and Academic Background
Sonal Agrawal has a solid educational foundation in engineering. She earned her Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree from Nagpur University, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, she pursued further studies at Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, achieving a Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (PGDIT). Her academic background also includes studies at Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj Kanpur University, where she obtained another Bachelor of Engineering degree.
Product Management and Development Skills
In her role as Product Owner, Sonal Agrawal has developed strong skills in product management and development. She has conducted Voice of Customer sessions to identify customer pain points and determine beneficial features for Fluke products. Agrawal utilizes tools like Miro and Invision for brainstorming new features and initial UX concepts. She collaborates closely with UI/UX teams to create wireframes and mockups, ensuring a user-centered design approach.
Collaboration and Innovation Initiatives
Sonal Agrawal has been involved in significant collaboration initiatives, including working with Symphony AI to integrate their AI solutions with Fluke's applications. She has initiated new products in coordination with the Product Manager, prioritizing features from proof of concept to customer beta and minimum viable product. Her focus on data-driven decision-making has led to the development of product metrics, KPIs, and OKRs, enhancing the overall product strategy.