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Madhura Shridhar

Senior Product Specialist

Madhura Shridhar
Nuremberg, Germany

Experience

Oct 2022 - Jul 2025
2 years 10 months
Bengaluru, India

Senior Product Specialist

Cognizant

  • Led Salesforce integration program, aligning client and IT stakeholders on requirements, milestones, and delivery; launched 10+ web forms to support scalable adoption for brands such as AbbVie, Abbott, and Veeva
  • Owned client transition roadmap, streamlining communication and execution to cut delivery time 75% (1 month to 1 week)
  • Acted as primary client-facing program lead, driving cross-functional collaboration, risk mitigation, and timely issue resolution during Salesforce transition
  • Partnered with client and internal IT teams to integrate Salesforce into live initiatives, removing blockers to accelerate internal tool deployment and change management
Jan 2018 - Aug 2022
4 years 8 months
Bengaluru, India

Project Associate

Indegene

  • Led redesign, testing, and launch of 3 websites: managed 70+ migrations and 50+ digital products (300+ deliveries/year)
  • Managed vendors and was awarded Employee of the Quarter
  • Implemented JIRA for bug tracking across user acceptance test, quality assurance, and live environments, improving workflow efficiency for a team of 22+ developers and testers
  • Delivered 3 website redesigns under tight timelines and budgets; standardized JIRA-based QA/UAT workflows, produced client-facing transformation assets, and mentored 3 PMs to scale delivery and enable 70+ website migrations
  • Defined transition and onboarding strategy, authored knowledge transfer documentation, and delivered leadership updates to ensure continuity and faster team ramp-up
Jul 2014 - Jan 2018
3 years 7 months
Bengaluru, India

Source Author

  • Managed e-learning projects; defined scope, schedules, and resources for 40+ initiatives and 150+ e-learning modules
  • Coordinated with 3 vendors in audio and video development, quality assurance; contributed to 14+ writing and 5+ design projects
Jan 2013 - Mar 2014
1 year 3 months
Bengaluru, India

Marketing Analyst

Conscires Agile Practices

  • Managed lead generation and brand visibility; published 13+ articles for monthly newsletters; conducted 50+ surveys for website optimization
  • Supported customer success by organizing 15+ webinars and assisted in Certified Scrum Master training across 3 cities
May 2011 - Dec 2013
2 years 8 months
Bengaluru, India

Marketing Executive

Inspiration Unlimited

  • Generated leads from 60+ colleges and 80+ corporates, coordinating with the sales team for successful conversions
  • Organized 35+ events and built corporate partnerships to boost brand visibility and engagement
Oct 2009 - Apr 2011
1 year 7 months
Bengaluru, India

Financial Analyst

ANZ

  • Reviewed and prepared 280+ mortgage documents for brokers and mobile lenders across 5 Australian states
  • Identified 60+ improvement areas, supporting quality assurance resolution to enhance delivery quality

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Healthcare (4.5 years), Pharmaceutical (4.5 years), Information Technology (4 years), Education (3.5 years), Professional Services (3 years), and Banking and Finance (1.5 years).

Healthcare
Pharmaceutical
Information Technology
Education
Professional Services
Banking and Finance

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Project Management (11 years), Quality Assurance (9.5 years), Information Technology (7.5 years), Product Development (3.5 years), Marketing (3 years), and Finance (1.5 years).

Project Management
Quality Assurance
Information Technology
Product Development
Marketing
Finance

Summary

I am writing to express my interest in a suitable position within your esteemed organization. With over 13 years of dynamic, cross-functional experience, I’ve led more than 300 digital projects, including 50+ website migrations and e-learning platform integrations for global teams and Fortune 500 clients.

My journey from Scrum Master to Senior Product Specialist at Cognizant reflects a strong foundation in delivery excellence and agile leadership. I specialize in Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall methodologies, guiding high-velocity teams across platforms like Salesforce, Sitecore, and LMS. I’ve driven workflow integrations, optimized performance, and delivered scalable digital solutions with a focus on user experience and operational efficiency. Tools like JIRA and Confluence have supported transparent collaboration and faster issue resolution.

At Indegene, I led high-stakes digital campaigns, increasing project revenue by 46% through proactive risk mitigation and stakeholder alignment. At Cognizant, I’ve played a key role in Salesforce integration, internal tool deployment, and change adoption while fostering long-term client relationships. My leadership philosophy blends servant leadership, cross-cultural communication, and a deep respect for quality and compliance, including BEX standards and e-learning governance.

What sets me apart is my ability to bridge business goals with delivery execution, resolving complex bottlenecks through cross-functional alignment and rapid adaptation. I bring clarity driven human-centric approach to leadership, backed by expertise in digital production and content transformation. My global experience enables me to collaborate seamlessly across cultures and deliver solutions that are both business-aligned and impact-driven.

I would welcome the chance to discuss how my experience and leadership can support your team’s goals.

Skills

  • Jira

  • Confluence

  • Ms Office

  • Redmine

  • Sharepoint

  • Veeva

  • Good Interpersonal Skills

  • Project Team Coordination

  • Workflow Management And Client Engagement

  • International Culture Knowledge

  • Cross-cultural Collaboration - Us, Australia And Europe

  • Reporting And Documentation

  • Adaptability And Learning Agility

  • Organized And Detail-oriented

  • Stakeholder Management

  • Issue And Risk Tracking, And Timely Resolution To Enhance Delivery

  • Problem Solver

  • Proactive

  • Proven Track Record Of Delivering Projects Across Diverse Industries, Including Life Sciences, Pharma, E-learning, Banking, Training, And Technology Solutions

  • Recognized For A Structured, Self-driven Way Of Working With Attention To Detail And Quality Delivery

  • Strong In Analytical And Problem-solving Skills, Communication And Interpersonal Effectiveness, And Stakeholder Alignment

  • Strong Project Management Skills; Adept At Leading Cross-functional Teams, Managing Budgets, And Ensuring Timely, High-quality Delivery Of Digital Initiatives

  • Organized And Detail-oriented With An Innovative Approach And Analytical Skills; Able To Multi-task; Multifaceted Industry Experience

  • A Diligent And Integrity-driven Performer Who Works Equally Well Independently And In Collaborative Teams

  • Experienced In Business Development, Workforce Planning, With A Strong Sense Of Ownership And Passion For Aligning People, And Business Objective

Languages

English
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Education

Oct 2007 - Jun 2009

MATS School of Business and IT

Post-Graduation Diploma (PGDM) in Business Management, Marketing and Finance · Business Management · Bengaluru, India

Oct 2005 - Jun 2007

Mangalore University

Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and Business management · Commerce · Mangaluru, India

Certifications & licenses

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

Scrum Alliance

Certified Classical Hatha Yoga Teacher

Certified In B1 German-Goethe

Goethe Institute

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Scrum Alliance

Prince-2 Foundation And Practitioner

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Where is Madhura based?

Madhura is based in Nuremberg, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Madhura speak?

Madhura speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Madhura have?

Madhura has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Madhura has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months. Note that Madhura may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Madhura be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Madhura would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Product Specialist, Project Associate, Source Author.

What is Madhura's latest experience?

Madhura's most recent position is Senior Product Specialist at Cognizant.

What companies has Madhura worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Madhura has worked for Cognizant and Indegene.

Which industries is Madhura most experienced in?

Madhura is most experienced in industries like Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, and Information Technology (IT). Madhura also has some experience in Education, Professional Services, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Madhura most experienced in?

Madhura is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Quality Assurance (QA), and Information Technology (IT). Madhura also has some experience in Product Development, Marketing, and Finance.

Which industries has Madhura worked in recently?

Madhura has recently worked in industries like Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Madhura worked in recently?

Madhura has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Madhura's education?

Madhura holds a Bachelor in Business Management from MATS School of Business and IT and a Bachelor in Commerce from Mangalore University.

Does Madhura have any certificates?

Madhura has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Certified Classical Hatha Yoga Teacher, and Certified In B1 German-Goethe.

What is the availability of Madhura?

Madhura is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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