Viknesh Salivahanan
About Viknesh Salivahanan
Viknesh Salivahanan is a Senior Product Manager at Flexport in San Francisco, specializing in leveraging AI and Machine Learning for Air Freight Planning & Operations.
Current Role at Flexport
Viknesh Salivahanan currently serves as a Senior Product Manager at Flexport in San Francisco, California. He began this role in January 2023. At Flexport, he specializes in leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies to enhance Air Freight Planning and Operations, combining his extensive experience in product management with advanced technological solutions to optimize logistics and supply chain processes.
Previous Role at The RealReal
Before joining Flexport, Viknesh Salivahanan worked at The RealReal in San Francisco, California. He held the position of Group Product Manager, Pricing for four months from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, he was a Senior Product Manager at The RealReal from 2019 to 2022. In these roles, he focused on pricing strategies and product management, contributing to the company's overall product development and operational efficiency.
Product Management Experience at Yahoo
Viknesh Salivahanan gained significant experience at Yahoo, where he served as a Senior Product Manager from 2015 to 2019 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Before taking on this role, he worked in technical and operational roles at Yahoo, including Tech Yahoo, Service Eng Ops, Interm, Global Service Management and Operations Center from 2013 to 2015. His time at Yahoo helped him transition from technical roles into product management, laying a solid foundation for his future career in this field.
Educational Background
Viknesh Salivahanan achieved a Master's degree in Management Information Systems from the University at Buffalo, where he studied from 2012 to 2013. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Technology from PSG College of Technology, earned between 2005 and 2008. His formal education has equipped him with the technical and managerial knowledge necessary for his roles in product management and systems engineering.
Early Career and Internships
In the earlier stages of his career, Viknesh Salivahanan held a variety of roles that contributed to his diverse skill set. He worked as a Senior Systems Executive at Cognizant Technology Solutions and as a Systems Consultant at Prudential Financial, both from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, he gained practical experience as a Cloud Product Intern at Synacor and a Student Assistant at the University at Buffalo's School of Management.