Jithin Varghese Product Manager Connected Vehicles & Telematics

Product Manager specializing in connected-car and digital mobility solutions, blending telematics expertise with data-driven strategy to deliver premium automotive experiences for leading OEMs and mobility companies.

35% More Actionable Insights
30% Reduction in Support Tickets
200% Efficiency Improvement
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Connected Vehicles
Data Analytics
Mobile Apps
Cloud Solutions

About Me

Driving innovation in automotive technology

Professional Summary

I'm a results-driven Product Manager with 7+ years of experience in telematics, connected vehicles, and automotive IoT solutions. My expertise spans the entire product lifecycle, from strategic planning to market launch, with a proven track record of delivering solutions that enhance user experience and drive business growth.

I specialize in bridging the gap between technical complexity and user needs, particularly in the automotive sector where I've worked with leading OEMs and mobility companies to create innovative connected-car experiences.

Proven Results

35% increase in actionable insights, 30% reduction in support tickets

Team Leadership

Managed 5+ vendor partnerships with 95%+ SLA compliance

Innovation Focus

200%+ efficiency improvements through automation and process optimization

Professional Experience

Building the future of connected mobility

Associate Product Manager

Darby Telematics Dec 2023 - Present
Built customer feedback loops generating 35% more actionable insights
Achieved 30% reduction in support tickets through operational enhancements
Reduced product definition cycle time by 40% through prototyping
Managed 5+ vendor partnerships with 95%+ SLA compliance
Cut device activation time by 50% (4 days → 2 days)
Automated 7+ workflows, increasing efficiency by 200%+

Product Manager

Spektra Systems Jan 2020 - Nov 2023
Defined product strategy and roadmap using user and market insights
Owned and prioritized product backlogs across engineering, design, and QA
Contributed to go-to-market efforts including personas and content strategy
Ensured SOC2 and COPPA compliance for K-12 education segment penetration

Cloud Consultant

Spektra Systems Jun 2016 - Dec 2019
Delivered cloud POCs that accelerated Microsoft Azure sales by 3X
Optimized cloud infrastructure, reducing Azure costs from $55K to $30K annually
Built 50+ technical labs and 10 enterprise demos for client onboarding

Featured Projects

Innovation in automotive technology

Device Activation Automation via API

Product Manager Dec 2024 - Feb 2025

Spearheaded the development of API-driven automation for device activation, transforming manual processes into streamlined, efficient workflows.

200%+ Activation Improvement
50% Time Reduction
API Development Process Automation Cross-functional Leadership

Android App for Cluster Software Flashing

Product Manager Feb 2024 - Mar 2025

Led end-to-end product development of Android app enabling over-the-air updates for automotive clusters, from market research to successful market launch.

100% Market Launch Success
40% Faster Updates
Android Development OTA Updates Market Research

Connected Vehicle Telematics Platform

Product Manager Ongoing

Developed comprehensive telematics platform for connected vehicles, enabling real-time data collection, analysis, and insights for fleet management.

35% More Insights
95%+ SLA Compliance
Telematics IoT Data Analytics

Core Competencies

Skills that drive product success

Product Strategy

Product Roadmapping Requirement Gathering PRD Authoring Market Research Go-to-Market Strategy

Automotive & Telematics

Connected Vehicles Telematics Systems Automotive IoT EV & e-Mobility Fleet Management

Design & UX

Wireframing Prototyping Figma Balsamiq User Research

Technical Skills

Cloud Computing Edge Computing AI/ML Applications API Development Data Analytics

Leadership & Process

Agile & Scrum Cross-functional Leadership Vendor Management Compliance (SOC2) Process Automation

Emerging Technologies

Context Engineering Vibe Coding AI Integration Machine Learning IoT Solutions

Education & Certifications

Continuous learning and professional development

B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering

College of Engineering Chengannur

Aug 2012 - May 2016

Product Management Program

Duke Corporate Education via Upgrad

Nov 2020 - Jul 2021

SOC2 Compliance Certification

Security & Compliance

Current

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Ready to drive innovation together?

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I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities in product management, especially in the automotive and telematics space.

jithinvarghese.varghese8@gmail.com
+91 8943657704
Bengaluru, India

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