Vish Rajappa
About Vish Rajappa
Vish Rajappa is the Principal Product Manager at Matterport in Sunnyvale, California, with extensive experience in leading advanced technology products across various domains.
Current Role at Matterport
Vish Rajappa currently holds the position of Principal Product Manager at Matterport, based in Sunnyvale, California. In this role, he is responsible for leading product initiatives that incorporate advanced technologies such as AI, ML, and computer vision to enhance Matterport's virtual tour offerings. His extensive experience in product management drives innovation and business growth for the company.
Previous Experience at Ricoh USA, Inc.
Prior to his current role, Vish Rajappa worked at Ricoh USA, Inc. as a Senior Group Product Manager from 2021 to 2022 and as a Group Product Manager from 2018 to 2021. During his tenure at Ricoh, he oversaw product initiatives in the San Francisco Bay Area, focusing on scaling technical products with proven business outcomes. His work included managing ad platforms and incorporating VoIP technologies.
Director of Product Management at Tencent
From 2013 to 2018, Vish Rajappa served as the Director of Product Management at Tencent, specifically working on WeChat in Palo Alto, California, and Guangzhou, China. In this role, he managed various aspects of WeChat's development and played a key role in ensuring the product was adapted for global markets through internationalization (i18n) projects. His leadership contributed significantly to the expansion and success of WeChat.
Educational Background
Vish Rajappa has a diverse educational background. He studied at Stanford University, focusing on Autonomous Car, Machine Learning, AI, Internet of Things, Cloud computing, and Blockchain, from 2018 to 2019. He holds an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management, achieved in 2010. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communications from Bangalore University in 2001. His educational experiences have equipped him with the technical and strategic skills necessary for his roles in product management.
Early Career and Project Contributions
Vish Rajappa's early career includes various roles that contributed to his expertise. He worked as a Business Solutions Manager at Viu and as a Consultant at CableLabs. His technical roots trace back to his time as a Senior Software Engineer at Motorola and as a Project Engineer at Wipro Technologies. Throughout these positions, he gained valuable experience in both technical and business aspects of product development, enabling him to manage complex projects that integrate AI, ML, IoT, and other advanced technologies.