RAJIV AGARWAL
McLean
Summary
Product leader with over 10 years of expertise in product management, consulting, and engineering, specializing in AI/data platforms and digital transformation. Demonstrated success in converting complex user requirements into scalable, user-friendly product solutions. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams to enhance operations, achieving over $2M in cost savings and more than 25% reductions in operational inefficiencies. Proficient in modernizing infrastructure with cloud-native technologies such as AWS, Databricks, and Snowflake.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Manager, eDATA
Capital One Financial Corporation
McLean
08.2023 - Current
- Led two agile teams to develop API-first platforms that simplified complex data workflows for non-technical business users, reducing onboarding time by 30% and improving operational efficiency.
- Created intuitive internal tools and documentation, enabling stakeholders to execute data-driven processes independently, reducing manual effort by 20%.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams (engineering, governance, UX) to design scalable workflows and governance mechanisms, ensuring alignment with business objectives and enhancing ease-of-use for internal “partner” teams.
- Collaborated with UX designers to refine internal interfaces, ensuring intuitive, low-friction user experiences for stakeholders executing critical operational tasks.
- Monitored platform performance and process adoption, continuously iterating to improve usability, efficiency, and alignment with business needs.
Senior Consultant, Enterprise Strategy
IBM
McLean
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed analytics-driven recommendations that simplified operational workflows, enabling business stakeholders to adopt automation and optimize processes.
- Led scenario analyses and designed tools that reduced manual workload by 20% and cycle times by 15%, increasing adoption and efficiency across teams.
- Partnered with finance, engineering, and design teams to implement process improvements, emphasizing user-friendly, low-friction solutions for operational teams.
- Facilitated workshops to gather stakeholder input and drive consensus on solutions.
- Conducted in-depth assessments of client operations to identify efficiency gaps.
Product Manager, Marketing (Summer Associate)
Danaher Corporation
Grand Rapids
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted user research to identify friction points in subscription purchase workflows, driving UX improvements and intuitive experiences for end users.
- Designed solutions that improved trial adoption and engagement by 3%, emphasizing ease-of-use and simplified workflows.
Petroleum Engineer / Consultant
China National Petroleum Corporation
Houston
04.2017 - 05.2020
- Implemented predictive analytics improving production by 5% and reducing costs by $1.5M.
- Led and mentored 12 engineers/geoscientists—delivering faster project turnaround.
- Managed well completion processes ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Supervised field operations to ensure adherence to engineering best practices.
- Trained junior engineers on industry standards and technical procedures.
Petroleum Engineer / Consultant
Weatherford International
Houston
10.2012 - 12.2016
- Secured $1.4M in new business through proposal development and cross-selling.
- Delivered strategic operational recommendations to executives for efficiency gains.
Education
MBA - Technology & Product Management
Carnegie Mellon University – Tepper School of Business
Pittsburgh, PAMS - Petroleum Engineering
University of Oklahoma – Mewbourne School of Petroleum & Geological Engineering
Norman, OKSkills
- Roadmap Ownership
- Mentorship
- Data & AI Platforms
- AWS
- Databricks
- API-first Platforms
- PRD Development
- A/B Testing
- Product vision and strategy
- Backlog Prioritization
- User and UX research
- Competitive Analysis
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Figma
Personal Information
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
Timeline
Product Manager, eDATA
Capital One Financial Corporation
08.2023 - Current
Senior Consultant, Enterprise Strategy
IBM
12.2022 - 08.2023
Product Manager, Marketing (Summer Associate)
Danaher Corporation
06.2022 - 08.2022
Petroleum Engineer / Consultant
China National Petroleum Corporation
04.2017 - 05.2020
Petroleum Engineer / Consultant
Weatherford International
10.2012 - 12.2016
MBA - Technology & Product Management
Carnegie Mellon University – Tepper School of Business
MS - Petroleum Engineering
University of Oklahoma – Mewbourne School of Petroleum & Geological Engineering
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