Lavya Yalamanchi
About Lavya Yalamanchi
Lavya Yalamanchi is a Senior Product Manager at CookUnity, specializing in supply chain and portfolio management for a meal delivery marketplace. With a diverse background in product management and editorial roles, Yalamanchi has accumulated extensive experience in software development and product initiatives.
Current Role at CookUnity
Lavya Yalamanchi serves as the Senior Product Manager for the Supply Squad at CookUnity, a position held since 2022. In this role, Yalamanchi drives product initiatives that focus on supply chain and portfolio management within a chef-to-consumer meal delivery marketplace. This position involves overseeing product development processes and ensuring that the products meet market needs and customer expectations.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Prior to joining CookUnity, Yalamanchi worked at LinkIt! as a Product Manager from 2019 to 2021. In this role, Yalamanchi was responsible for managing product development and strategy. Additionally, Yalamanchi held various positions at LinkIt! including Technical Account Manager and Associate Product Manager from 2017 to 2019, contributing to the development of software products in the SaaS sector.
Background in Editorial and Design Roles
Yalamanchi has a diverse background in editorial and design roles, having worked at several notable organizations. In 2014, Yalamanchi was part of the editorial staff at Racked National and NBCUniversal, Inc. Yalamanchi also contributed to Washington Square News in various capacities, including Senior Editor and Dining Editor, showcasing skills in content creation and web design.
Educational Background and Skills
Yalamanchi holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from New York University, where studies included Journalism, Romance Languages, Psychology, and Web Programming & Applications. Additionally, Yalamanchi completed courses at the New York Code + Design Academy, achieving certifications in Web Development and User Interface and User Experience 101. This educational background supports Yalamanchi's expertise in product development and design.
Experience in Product Development
Yalamanchi has significant experience in 0-1 product development, indicating a strong capability in taking products from concept to launch. This experience is complemented by hands-on involvement in developing software products for multi-sided marketplaces, which is essential for the roles held in various organizations throughout Yalamanchi's career.