Building thoughtful products at the nexus of
Product Strategy, User Experience & Technology Innovation
I build AI-powered, user-centric products by bridging human-centered design, product strategy, and forward-deployed engineering.
Product, Design & Strategy in One Stack
Product Management
Define product vision, strategy, and roadmaps. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver impactful products.
- Product Strategy
- Customer Research
- Product Roadmapping
- Market Analysis
- A/B Testing
- Product Requirements Documents
- Go-to-Market Strategies
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
UX Design & Research
Conduct user research, create wireframes and prototypes, and design intuitive interfaces.
- Design Thinking
- User Research
- Design Systems
- Information Architecture
- Wireframing
- Usability Testing
- Prototyping
- Figma
Program & Delivery
Orchestrate complex programs across multiple teams. Ensure delivery on time and within scope.
- Agile & Scrum
- Sprint Planning
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Process Optimization
- Project Management / Jira
- Roadmap Execution
- Backlog Management
Technical & Emerging Tech
Work with AI/ML models, IoT sensors, and connected device ecosystems.
- LLM Integration
- AI Automation
- Agentic AI
- IoT & Sensors
- Python
- Machine Learning
- Edge Computing
- System Integration
- Application Layer Design
Experience
Product Manager
Dwell Secure: Digital Application for Critical Infrastructure
Seattle, Washington, United States · Sep 2025 – Present
Driving product strategy and development for a connected home safety platform that integrates homeowners, inspectors, and insurers into a unified ecosystem.
Product Management Intern
ReferU.AI: Agentic - AI LegalTech Platform
Delaware, United States · Jun 2025 – Sep 2025
Owned product strategy and roadmap for Agentic-AI platform to match clients with attorneys and automate legal workflows, driving GTM strategies and cross-functional execution.
Founder & CEO
Cre8ive Nudge
Pune, Maharashtra, India · Apr 2023 – Aug 2024
Founded a digital agency offering UX/product design and development services, driving 300% client conversion growth and achieving 95% client satisfaction.
Business Development Analyst
Magnasoft
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Dec 2021 – Feb 2023
Identified and qualified over 150 potential clients with 10% conversion rate, optimized marketing campaigns leading to 40% increase in client engagement.
Operations Manager (Lead)
National Health Mission - Government of Kerala
Kochi, Kerala, India · Jun 2020 – Jan 2021
Managed a team of 50 to implement digital workflow system, reducing data entry errors by 25% and migrating 10,000+ COVID patient records to a centralized platform.
Selected Work
DynamEye – AI Smart Glasses
2024Led product strategy and UX design for AI-powered smart glasses that assist visually impaired users with real-time object recognition and navigation.
Dwell Secure – Home Safety Platform
2023Designed and product-managed an IoT-based home safety platform integrating sensors, mobile apps, and AI-driven threat detection.
Smart Plant Care Assistant
2023Built a connected device ecosystem for plant care with sensor integration, mobile UX, and AI recommendations for optimal plant health.
SleePose
2022Product and UX lead for a sleep posture monitoring system using wearable sensors and mobile interface to improve sleep quality.
Cre8ive Nudge
2024Designed and product-managed an AI-driven creative productivity tool that uses behavioral nudges and agentic AI to enhance creative workflows.
About
I'm a Forward Deployed Product Manager focused on building user-centric, data-driven, and scalable products that sit at the intersection of design, engineering, and technology commercialization within real-world operations.
My experience across product management, UX design, and entrepreneurship allows me to work shoulder-to-shoulder with users and engineering teams—translating messy, on-the-ground challenges into actionable insights, technical requirements, and deployment-ready solutions.
Currently pursuing my Master of Science in Technology Innovation at the University of Washington, I specialize in applying AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies to solve practical, high-stakes problems. I excel in environments where I can rapidly iterate, validate assumptions in the field, and deliver systems that drive measurable impact from day one.
My long-term goal is to leverage forward-deployed product thinking to build scalable AI-powered solutions, especially in healthcare and accessibility—bridging human-centered design with robust technical strategy to create products that truly transform how people live, work, and navigate the world.
What I Do
- ✓Translate on-the-ground challenges into actionable insights and technical requirements
- ✓Work shoulder-to-shoulder with users and engineering teams to build deployment-ready solutions
- ✓Apply AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies to solve practical, high-stakes problems
- ✓Rapidly iterate and validate assumptions in the field to drive measurable impact from day one
Coursework
My graduate coursework at the University of Washington (MSTI) and professional certification training emphasize building human-centered, technically feasible, and market-ready products at the intersection of design, engineering, and business.
Product, Strategy & Leadership
University of Washington - MS in Technology Innovation
Focused on translating ambiguous problems into clear product vision and execution plans through product roadmapping, MVP definition, stakeholder alignment, and cross-functional leadership. Coursework emphasized product strategy, technology commercialization, responsible innovation, and team dynamics in complex environments.
Courses:
- TECHIN 535: Fundamentals of Technology Strategy
- TECHIN 530: Essentials of Entrepreneurship
- TECHIN 531: Planning and Managing HW/SW Development
- TECHIN 534: Building Effective Teams
- TECHIN 533: Corporate and IP Law for Technology Innovators
- TECHIN 540: Integrated Launch Studio 1
- TECHIN 541: Launch Seminar
- TECHIN 542: Integrated Launch Studio 2
- TECHIN 520: Launch Project Planning
User Experience & Design
University of Washington - MS in Technology Innovation
Applied end-to-end user-centered design processes including user research, usability testing, interaction design, and visual design. Built and evaluated digital and physical experiences using design thinking, UX evaluation frameworks, and industry-standard prototyping tools.
Courses:
- TECHIN 521: Design Thinking Studio
- TECHIN 523: User Research and Evaluation Studio
- TECHIN 524: Visual, Interaction, Industrial Design Studio
- TECHIN 522: History & Future of Tech
Engineering, Data & AI
University of Washington - MS in Technology Innovation
Developed strong technical foundations in Python programming, data analysis, machine learning, signal processing, and sensor-based systems. Applied software-hardware integration concepts to real-world connected device and interface-driven projects.
Courses:
- TECHIN 509: MSTI Technology Foundations
- TECHIN 510: Programming for Digital & Physical User Interfaces
- TECHIN 513: Managing Data & Signal Processing
Hardware, Prototyping & Connected Systems
University of Washington - MS in Technology Innovation
Designed and fabricated physical prototypes using CAD, 3D printing, CNC, and laser cutting. Built connected device systems integrating sensors, embedded software, networking, cloud services, and web-based interfaces. Worked in state-of-the-art prototyping labs with access to robotics, electronics, and rapid prototyping facilities.
Courses:
- TECHIN 511: Fabrication & Physical Prototyping
- TECHIN 512: Intro to Sensors & Circuits
- TECHIN 514: HW/SW Lab 1 OR TECHIN 516: Robotics Lab 1
- TECHIN 515: HW/SW Lab 2 OR TECHIN 517: Robotics Lab 2
Capstone & Applied Projects
University of Washington - MS in Technology Innovation
Led and contributed to multi-quarter capstone projects focused on connected devices and AI-enabled solutions—covering problem definition, prototyping, user validation, business modeling, and launch-readiness. Worked alongside industry experts from leading tech companies on real-world challenges sponsored by partners including T-Mobile, Microsoft, Meta, and others.
Courses:
- TECHIN 540: Integrated Launch Studio 1
- TECHIN 542: Integrated Launch Studio 2
- TECHIN 541: Launch Seminar
- TECHIN 520: Launch Project Planning
Testimonials
“Cherry brings a unique blend of product thinking and UX expertise that bridges the gap between strategy and execution. Their ability to translate user research into actionable product features is exceptional.”
Team Member
Teammate on AI project
“Working with Cherry on the UX research and design was a game-changer. They have a deep understanding of both user needs and technical constraints, which resulted in designs that were both beautiful and feasible.”
Engineering Lead
Collaborator on IoT project
“Cherry's interdisciplinary approach to product development is rare. They seamlessly move between product strategy, UX design, and technical prototyping, making them an invaluable team member.”
Faculty Mentor
MSTI Program Advisor
“The way Cherry combines product management rigor with creative UX solutions is impressive. They don't just design—they think strategically about the entire product ecosystem.”
Product Lead
Industry Collaborator
Skills & Expertise
A comprehensive toolkit developed through years of product management experience across different industries and company stages.
Product Strategy
Developing product vision, roadmaps, and go-to-market strategies
Data & Analytics
Making data-driven decisions and measuring product success
User Research
Understanding user needs and validating product assumptions
Communication
Effective stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
Technical Skills
Working effectively with engineering and design teams
Leadership
Leading teams and driving product initiatives forward
Let's build something thoughtful together.
I'm open to PM, UX, and product strategy roles, plus collaborations on interesting projects at the intersection of AI, IoT, and human-centered design.
Get in touch
Feel free to reach out for product roles, UX collaborations, or just to connect about building thoughtful AI and connected experiences.
Location
Seattle, WA & remote-friendly
Availability
Open to PM, UX, and product strategy roles, plus collaborations.
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