Taraka Hanumanthu
About Taraka Hanumanthu
Taraka Hanumanthu is a Senior Director of Product Management at HighRadius, with a strong background in IT strategy consulting and solution architecture. He holds an MBA from the Indian School of Business and has extensive experience in product management, project delivery, and stakeholder engagement.
Work at HighRadius
Currently, Taraka Hanumanthu serves as the Senior Director of Product Management at HighRadius, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for defining and managing the product roadmap, ensuring that business and product goals are aligned. He oversees the product development pipeline, contributing to the strategic direction of the company's offerings. His experience in product management is complemented by his extensive background in IT strategy consulting.
Education and Expertise
Taraka Hanumanthu earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Indian School of Business, where he focused on Strategy and Leadership as well as Entrepreneurship from 2013 to 2014. Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E. Hons.) in Electronics & Instrumentation at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, from 1998 to 2002. His educational background supports his expertise in IT strategy consulting and solution architecture.
Background in IT Consulting
Taraka Hanumanthu has a strong background in IT strategy consulting, having worked at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in various capacities. He was involved in IT Strategy and Technology Consulting from 2002 to 2007, followed by a role in Program Management from 2008 to 2013. His experience at TCS laid the foundation for his skills in client and vendor management, project delivery, and people management.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Before joining HighRadius, Taraka held the position of Vice President of Product and Engineering at Edutor Technologies from 2014 to 2020. He also briefly worked as Head of Product and Engineering at FortunaPIX in 2021. Throughout his career, he has coached teams and interfaced with stakeholders, demonstrating his leadership capabilities and commitment to workforce development.
International Experience
Taraka Hanumanthu possesses over six years of international experience, having worked in diverse cultures and geographies, including the United States, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, Scotland, and China. This experience has equipped him with a global perspective and the ability to navigate complex business environments effectively.