Keerthi Mandala
About Keerthi Mandala
Keerthi Mandala serves as the Vice President of Product Management at Ladder, where he has been since 2024. He has extensive experience in product management, having held senior roles at various organizations, including Wells Fargo and Fondament Analytica.
Current Role at Ladder
Keerthi Mandala serves as the Vice President of Product Management at Ladder, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he oversees product strategy and development, focusing on driving innovation and growth within the organization. His tenure at Ladder began as Senior Director of Risk & Growth Product Management in 2022, where he contributed to the company's product management initiatives for two years. His leadership is aimed at enhancing product offerings and ensuring alignment with market demands.
Previous Experience at Wells Fargo
Keerthi Mandala worked at Wells Fargo in various capacities from 2018 to 2022. Initially, he held the position of Sr Principal in AI Product Management for seven months in San Francisco. He then advanced to Vice President of AI ML/NLP Product Management, where he spent three years. During his time at Wells Fargo, he focused on developing AI and machine learning products, contributing to the bank's digital transformation efforts.
Entrepreneurial Background at Fondament Analytica
Prior to his roles at Wells Fargo and Ladder, Keerthi Mandala co-founded Fondament Analytica, where he served as Chief Product Officer. His tenure lasted from 2017 to 2018, and he was instrumental in developing AI as a Service (AIaaS) and analytics solutions. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in product development and strategic planning within the technology sector.
Educational Qualifications
Keerthi Mandala holds multiple degrees that contribute to his expertise in product management and technology. He earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, where he studied Marketing and Strategy from 2013 to 2016. He also obtained a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science & eCommerce from Texas A&M University-Commerce between 2003 and 2005. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Computer Science and Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, completed from 1998 to 2002.
Track Record in Product Management
Keerthi Mandala has a proven track record in building product management organizations and mentoring future leaders in the field. He has successfully launched AI and analytics products on a global scale, demonstrating his ability to drive enterprise-grade product initiatives from conception to customer success. His experience includes fostering partnerships with cross-functional teams and engaging with C-level executives to align product strategies with business objectives.