About Me

A product leader with a passion for transforming businesses through strategic thinking and agile methodologies.

Rahul Kataria

My Story

I'm Rahul Kataria, a product leader with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from York University, Toronto, which I completed in 2002. My professional journey began as a freelance developer, where I spent 4-5 years honing my technical skills before transitioning into business analysis.

My career path has been diverse and international. After working with companies like Symcor and Marsh & McLennan in Canada, I moved back to India in 2007 to join Fiserv as a Manager. During my tenure at Fiserv from 2007 to 2011, I was placed on international assignments in Milwaukee, Orlando, and London, which eventually led me to settle in London and begin my contracting career in 2011.

Since then, I've taken on various roles that showcase my versatility and adaptability—from business analysis and product management to scrum master and delivery manager positions. I've also delved into transformation consulting, agile coaching, technical engineering, and data roles.

Most recently, I've focused on product strategy as a co-founder and Chief Product and Technology Officer in an EdTech startup. Prior to this, I served as CTO at another EdTech startup in India, where I was a founding employee responsible for building the organization from the ground up.

Throughout my career, I've collaborated with prominent organizations such as Fiserv, Tesco Bank, Ford, Motion Picture Solutions, Vanquis Bank, Ladbrokes Coral, De Beers, Editec, Vodafone, Jet2, Benchmark Capital, and British Airways.

Expertise & Skills

Product Leadership

  • Product strategy and roadmap development
  • Market research and customer discovery
  • Product lifecycle management
  • Product metrics and KPI definition
  • Go-to-market strategy planning

Agile Methodologies

  • Scrum, Kanban, and Lean methodologies
  • Agile transformation and coaching
  • Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) implementation
  • Agile metrics and continuous improvement
  • Cross-functional team leadership

Technical Expertise

  • Software development lifecycle management
  • System architecture and design
  • Technology strategy and roadmapping
  • DevOps practices and implementation
  • Tech stack evaluation and selection

Business Transformation

  • Digital transformation strategy
  • Organizational change management
  • Business process optimization
  • Innovation and disruption management
  • Cultural transformation facilitation

Education & Certifications

Education

  • Bachelor of Computer Science

    York University, Toronto

    Graduated: 2002

Certifications

  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
  • Product Owner Certification (CSPO)
  • SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)
  • PRINCE2 Practitioner
  • ITIL Foundation

Interested in Working Together?

I'm available for consulting, coaching, and leadership roles. Let's discuss how I can help your organization excel.

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