Rice University
Master of Engineering Management & Leadership (MEML)
2026 – Present
(about)
/built like an engineer.
ships like a pm.
The path from computer science to product management, the education shaping what comes next, and the work I pursue outside the day job.
(about lohith)
/the bio, plainly stated.
I started in computer science and moved into product by working on customer journeys, analytics, and delivery with engineering teams. The technical foundation still shapes how I scope features and reason about system constraints.
I am currently pursuing a Master of Engineering Management & Leadership at Rice University. Based in Houston, TX, I am focused on AI product management, product strategy, growth, and technology consulting.
(education)
/engineering and management.
KL University
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science
2020 – 2024 · GPA 8.8/10
(leadership & extracurriculars)
/built things outside the day job too.
Communities and events I co-founded or helped run while studying.
Expedite — No-Code Club
Sep 2022
Co-Founder
- Founded a student-run club focused on technology, innovation, and no-code development tools.
- Organised workshops, hackathons, and practical sessions that reached 500+ students.
KL University CodeFest
Oct 2023
Hackathon Organiser
- Helped organise a 24-hour coding marathon for 200+ participants with 40+ mentors and six judges.
- Coordinated event operations, the judging rubric, and the support flow for participating teams.
(case studies)
/product decisions in context.
Shipped work, operating experience, and independent concepts are labeled clearly. Each case includes the evidence and its limits.
012026
Product experience
/universal intelligence
Helped build a single internal repository that connects product context, current work, planned work, and the goals that guide feature delivery.
Internal product platform
022025 – Present
Product experience
/improving ai assistant outcomes
Used conversation evidence, product analytics, and customer feedback to improve assistant behavior and prioritize product work.
Ve
032024
Independent concept
/netflix india trusted discovery
A focused concept for helping new members find a relevant first title through recommendations they understand and trust.
Netflix India
042026
Independent concept
/spotify discovery for regional listeners
A concept study on helping regional listeners find a relevant next track with less searching and fewer dead ends.
Spotify