Santhi Saran Vanama
About Santhi Saran Vanama
Santhi Saran Vanama is a Product Owner with extensive experience in developing voice assistant ecosystems and has held various roles in product management and operations across multiple industries.
Current Role at T-Systems ICT India Pvt. Ltd.
Santhi Saran Vanama currently holds the position of Product Owner at T-Systems ICT India Pvt. Ltd. in Hyderabad, Telangana. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing product development and strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Her work involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet market demands.
Previous Experience in Product Ownership
Santhi has extensive experience in product ownership, having worked at several organizations. She served as a Product Owner at Lavu Inc. from 2021 to 2022 and at Cognizant from 2014 to 2015. During her tenure at Cognizant, she also held the role of Product Consultant/Product Owner from 2015 to 2021, demonstrating her capability in managing product lifecycles and driving product strategy.
Educational Background in IT Management and Engineering
Santhi studied at S P Jain School of Global Management, where she achieved a Global MBA in IT Management from 2012 to 2013. She also holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Mechanical Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology, completed from 2004 to 2008. This educational foundation supports her expertise in technology and product management.
Development of Voice Assistant Ecosystem
Santhi has built a comprehensive ecosystem around a voice assistant that integrates SMS services, billing, and automation features. She developed a proof of concept voice assistant aimed at addressing appointment scheduling issues in the German market, which resulted in significant cost savings for healthcare providers. Her leadership in this project involved managing a team of nine and collaborating with linguists to enhance user interaction.
Early Career and Administrative Experience
Before her roles in product management, Santhi worked as the Chief Administrator - Operations at Siddhardha Academy English Medium School in the Nellore Area from 2008 to 2009. She also served as a Functional Analyst at Cognizant from 2009 to 2012, where she contributed to various projects, gaining valuable insights into operational processes and stakeholder engagement.