Hi, I’m Snehal
I’m a curiosity-driven product manager who turns complex problems into user-centered solutions, with a strong focus on prioritization and clear communication.
From Requirements to Release — End to End
Impact at a Glance
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Managed cross-functional delivery across engineering, security, and operations for mission-critical payments infrastructure — maintaining near-perfect uptime through proactive release coordination across distributed teams.
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Through data-informed prioritization and meticulous dependency tracking across distributed systems — directly improving reliability for payments infrastructure processing millions of daily transactions at Mastercard.
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🛠️ Zero-to-MVP in 3 Months
Led end-to-end delivery of a Digital Applicant Tracking System — from customer interviews and user stories to engineering collaboration and launch — replacing manual workflows and measurably increasing recruiter efficiency.
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🔗 Fluent on Both Sides of the Table
Technical enough to architect solutions (M.S. Computer Science, Redis, Python, distributed systems) and business-savvy enough to drive roadmaps, align executives, and ship — a rare hybrid that accelerates delivery.
📉 Drove 30% YoY Reduction in Platform Incidents
⚡ Delivered at Global Scale with 99.99% Uptime
My Career So Far
Core Competencies
Backlog prioritization, user stories & acceptance criteria, SAFe/PI planning, sprint ceremonies, roadmap planning, MVP delivery
Distributed systems, Redis & low-latency platforms, cloud-native environments, production systems delivery, release coordination
Dependency and risk tracking, incident reduction, performance metrics (uptime/latency/error rates), compliance & governance, root cause analysis
Partnering with engineering, security, operations, HR, and compliance; translating complex requirements; executive-ready communication
Data Driven Decisions
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Lead by example
Out of Box Thinking
Strategic Thinking & Roadmapping
Customer Centric Problem Solving
Mastercard | New York, NY | Sept 2022 – Feb 2026 Led end-to-end delivery of mission-critical payments platform Drove 30% YoY incident reduction via data-informed prioritization Translated complex systems into clear roadmaps and release plans
UPS | GA & OH | Feb 2019– Sept 2022 Led WMS requirements and delivery, turning regulatory needs into BRDs, user stories, and workflows Drove data-informed decisions with leadership dashboards on status, risks, and dependencies Onboarded 50+ customers, guiding them from kickoff through adoption.
Indus-USA | Katy, TX | May 2018 – Feb 2019 Led end-to-end rollout of a digital ATS, boosting recruiter efficiency by 40% Ran customer interviews and SME sessions to shape user stories, AC, and roadmap Delivered MVP in 3 months, driving backlog grooming and Agile delivery momentum
Education & Certifications
Education
M.S. in Computer Science — Stevens Institute of Technology | May 2023
BBA in HR & Marketing — Symbiosis Center for Management Studies | 2018
• SAFe POPM (Product Owner / Product Manager) — Scaled Agile Inc.
• Aha! Product Management Professional Certification — LinkedIn Learning
• Microsoft Azure AI Essentials Professional Certificate — Microsoft & LinkedIn Learning
• Data Literacy Certificate — DataCamp
• Business Analyst Certification — Texas School of Continued Education
Certificates
About me
I’m Snehal—a traveler at heart who’s happiest outdoors, hiking a new trail or just soaking in quiet nature. I grew up in Michigan until 7th grade and then moved to India, where I finished school and my Bachelor’s, so my life has always been a mix of cultures and perspectives. I’m also a big animal person!
Let's Work Together
I’m always open to new opportunities, collaborations, and conversations about design, technology, and career growth. Let's discuss how my expertise can support your next big achievement - Snehal Barhate
Email: simplysnehalportfolio@gmail.com
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