# Rahul Reddy  Puchakayala

> Product @ Optum

Location: Richardson, Texas, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/rahulreddypuchakayala

Welcome to my LinkedIn page!

I’m a Graduate Student in the Information Technology and Management program at The University of Texas at Dallas, where I began my Master’s journey in Fall 2024. I have a solid foundation in finance and technology, built over more than two years of professional experience as a Business Analyst at Singularium Technologies. In that role, I worked with large data sets, applying ETL concepts and business logic to transform raw data into actionable insights. My experience with data warehousing and reporting has helped organizations leverage data for better decision-making.

I bring a strong analytical skill set, which includes financial modeling, financial statement analysis, and data analysis using tools like Python, SQL, and Excel. I am adept at using various financial planning software and visualization tools to present insights clearly and effectively, supporting strategic decision-making. My technical expertise is complemented by my understanding of financial principles, allowing me to bridge the gap between data analysis and financial strategy.

Technical Skills:

	•	Data Analysis: Python, SQL, Excel
	•	Financial Skills: Financial modeling, Financial statement analysis, Financial planning software (Wealthfront, Betterment)
	•	Data Visualization: Tableau, Power BI
	•	Tools: Informatica Power Center (ETL), Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Control-M, R Studio, Visual Studio, Anaconda, Jira, Jenkins
	•	Databases: Oracle, Teradata, Snowflake, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL
	•	Cloud: AWS, Azure

Soft Skills:
Client relationship management, negotiation and persuasion, project management, emotional intelligence, problem-solving, and analytical thinking

I’m currently looking for full-time opportunities in Financial Analysis, Investment Banking, Portfolio Management, or related fields where I can leverage my financial and technical skills to drive value.

Thank you for visiting my LinkedIn page.

Regards,
Rahul Reddy Puchakayala

## Work Experience
### Jr. Technical Project Manager @ The University of Texas at Dallas
Jan 2025 – Present | Dallas, Texas, United States
•Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of academic and technical projects, ensuring alignment with university goals and timelines.
•Manage cross-functional teams of faculty, staff, and student workers to deliver classroom technology, e-learning, and IT infrastructure initiatives.
•Oversee the deployment and maintenance of learning management systems (LMS), audiovisual tools, and digital platforms to support hybrid and online education.

### Product Manager @ Optum
Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | Hyderabad, Telangana, India
• Created and maintained product roadmaps, defining feature prioritization and release planning in alignment with customer requirements and business strategy.
• Conducted market research, competitor analysis, and user persona development across 3 major industry segments, identifying 5+ key customer pain points and opportunities for AI-driven features in the Scale Test Co-Pilot project.
• Developed a detailed Product Requirements Document (PRD) and collaborated with UX teams on wireframes for 4 major features, ensuring alignment with customer needs and business goals.
• Built an Org62 dashboard to track 10+ key product metrics, enabling data-driven decisions and improving performance insights by 25%.
• Partnered with engineering to integrate AI-driven features, reducing performance testing cycle time by 30% and streamlining workflows.
• Contributed to a comprehensive product roadmap and go-to-market strategy, presenting findings to leadership, influencing decisions that impacted ~5,000+ internal users.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth feature rollout and adoption, achieving a 20% increase in early user adoption within the first month.

### Data Engineer @ Accenture
Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | Hyderabad, Telangana, India
•Conducted impactful data analysis using Hive, Flume, and Kafka, driving a 15% revenue increase and informing strategic decisions.
•Streamlined cross-source data integration, reducing integration time by 30% through collaborative efforts.
•Mentored team members, increasing their efficiency by 25% and successfully implementing innovative integration solutions.
•Contributed to Hadoop-based system development, enhancing stability by 20% and data processing efficiency.
•Provided actionable insights to clients, resulting in a 10% improvement in operational efficiency and decision-making.
•Improved data pipelines using Spark and Flink, enhancing system performance by 20% and reducing processing errors by 15%.

### Co-Founder @ MarketingWala
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020
• Co-founded a digital marketing agency, leading the development and execution of product strategies for clients.


## Education
### Master's degree in Information Technology Project Management
The University of Texas at Dallas

### Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
JNTUH College of Engineering Hyderabad


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/rahulreddypuchakayala
- GitHub: https://github.com/rahulreddyutd
- Portfolio: https://rahulreddyutd.github.io/AI-Product-Manager-portfolio

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Last updated: 2026-04-18