Manavalan Ethirajan
About Manavalan Ethirajan
Manavalan Ethirajan is a Delivery Manager at Kinaxis and a Principal Product Manager at Oracle, with expertise in Industrial IoT, Adaptive Intelligence, and Sustainable Supply Chain Management. He has over 17 years of experience in product management, change management, and client engagement across various global regions.
Work at Kinaxis
Manavalan Ethirajan has served as a Delivery Manager at Kinaxis since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing deliverables and managing change management scenarios. His work involves ensuring that projects align with client expectations and organizational goals. Ethirajan's expertise in Industrial IoT, Adaptive Intelligence, and Blockchain concepts supports his contributions to the company's objectives in supply chain management.
Work at Oracle
Since 2011, Manavalan Ethirajan has held the position of Principal Product Manager at Oracle in Redwood Shores, California. His responsibilities include establishing product roadmaps, developing new features, and conducting partner training. Ethirajan has also been involved in reviewing business requirements and enhancement requests, as well as performing impact analysis to ensure successful product development.
Education and Expertise
Manavalan Ethirajan earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Vellore Institute of Technology. He also studied at Government College of Technology in Coimbatore. His expertise encompasses Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Industry 4.0, and Circular Economy Practices. Ethirajan is skilled in preparing conceptual designs, functional design documents, use cases, and UI mockups.
Achievements and Contributions
Ethirajan has contributed to the development of marketing materials, including What's New Documentation, whitepapers, and Oracle University videos. He has participated in Customer Advisory Board (CAB) meetings, providing insights and feedback on product development. Additionally, he has spoken at international conferences such as Oracle Open World and Modern Supply Chain Experience, sharing his knowledge and expertise with a broader audience.
Global Experience
Manavalan Ethirajan has extensive experience working directly with clients, business partners, and sales teams across various regions, including Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia. This global exposure has enhanced his understanding of diverse market needs and has informed his approach to product management and delivery.