Hi, I'm Saranath Raghavan - Product Manager at Google
I am passionate about building products that sit at the intersection of complex technology and user utility. I thrive in technical environments where I can translate engineering feasibility into market impact.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Transitioned from senior engineering roles at high-scale tech firms to strategic product management.
Currently shapes technical product strategy while leveraging a deep engineering background at a global tech leader.
Provides expert guidance for engineers navigating the transition into product leadership and technical strategy.
🚀 Career trajectory
Engineering Roots
Started in core software development at Fox and CJ Affiliate, honing skills in distributed systems and backend architecture.
✦ Software Engineering
✦ Backend Systems
Technical Leadership
Advanced to Senior Software Engineer at Google, focusing on large-scale infrastructure and complex problem-solving.
✦ Senior Engineering
Product Evolution
Transitioned into Product Management at Google, applying technical depth to steer product direction and user-centric innovation.
✦ Product Leadership
✦ Strategy
💪🏻 Superpowers
Technical Product Architecture
Unifying backend complexity with intuitive user workflows.
✦ Translate legacy technical debt into modern, scalable product features.
✦ Align engineering roadmaps with high-level business objectives.
✦ Bridge communication gaps between technical teams and stakeholders.
Full-Stack Product Stewardship
Leveraging deep engineering roots to influence product lifecycle.
✦ Apply code-level understanding to inform product feasibility.
✦ Lead cross-functional teams through entire software development lifecycles.
✦ Anticipate engineering bottlenecks before they impact delivery timelines.
Strategic Roadmap Navigation
Synthesizing market signals into concrete technical execution.
✦ Prioritize features based on both user value and technical complexity.
✦ Drive product innovation within large-scale distributed systems.
✦ Create scalable product frameworks that adapt to changing requirements.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring new methods for scaling technical products in emerging markets.
✦ Connecting with leaders in AI and distributed infrastructure communities.
✦ Sharing insights on transitioning from deep engineering into product strategy.
I can help with
✦ Mentoring engineers looking to pivot into product management roles.
✦ Advising early-stage technical founders on scaling their development processes.
✦ Providing architectural feedback for complex backend product roadmaps.
I would love your help on
✦ Navigating the nuances of early-stage startup culture from a product lens.
✦ Finding experts in sustainable AI infrastructure for collaborative discussions.
✦ Discovering new communities focused on the intersection of hardware and software.