Balakumar Bharathi
About Balakumar Bharathi
Balakumar Bharathi is a Senior Product Manager with over 11 years of experience in Business Analysis, Product Management, and Consulting. He has worked in various roles across multiple countries, including positions at Cognizant and Climate, and holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Electrical Engineering and an MBA in Marketing and Consulting.
Current Role at Climate Corporation
Balakumar Bharathi serves as a Senior Product Manager at Climate Corporation, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on product management strategies that align with the company's mission to leverage technology for agricultural advancements. His experience in managing product development and digital transformation initiatives contributes to the company's goals.
Previous Experience at Cognizant
Bharathi has extensive experience at Cognizant, where he held multiple roles over several years. He worked as a Senior Product Manager - Digital Experience from 2022 to 2023 in Amsterdam, and as a Product Owner / Senior Consultant - Digital Transformation from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he served as a Senior Consultant - Digital Engagement Practice from 2016 to 2018 and as a Product Manager / Managing Consultant - Customer Strategy and Digital Marketing from 2019 to 2022, both in the Amsterdam Area.
Education and Academic Background
Bharathi earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, completing his degree from 2005 to 2009. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing and Consulting at the University at Buffalo School of Management, graduating in 2014. His academic achievements include recognition as an award-winning MBA candidate.
Consulting and Management Experience
With over 11 years of experience, Bharathi has worked in various consulting and management roles across multiple industries. His career includes positions such as Manager of Omni-Channel Consulting at Photon and IT Business Relationship Management at BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York. He has also contributed as a Marketing Analyst at Atlas Healthcare Software and as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University at Buffalo.
Global Experience and Expertise
Bharathi's professional journey spans 12 countries across North America, Europe (EMEA), and APAC. He specializes in digital transformation and has worked with organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. His cross-vertical expertise allows him to create significant value through strategic and tactical engagements in diverse business environments.