AI Product Manager
Working at the intersection of AI, operations, and product thinking to build practical, mission-driven solutions that improve how teams work and make decisions.
Product strategy • Data • AI • Business operations
Niharika Sunil Building at the intersection of AI, data, and business.
I’m an MBA candidate at the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School, with a background in technology, analytics, emerging technologies, and team leadership. I’m driven by practical problem-solving and by turning complex workflows into meaningful business outcomes.
- AI product thinking
- Product discovery
- Data-driven decision making
AI
Product & strategy
Data
Analytics & dashboards
Product
Strategy & execution
Leadership
Team & community
About
Technology, strategy, and people-centered execution.
My professional journey has evolved from immersive technologies and generative AI to data analytics, dashboarding, and leadership in data and product-oriented work. At Prodapt, I grew from exploring emerging tech in NextGenLabs to contributing to the Data Lake team and eventually leading it.
Today, as an MBA candidate at Simon Business School, I’m building the strategic lens to connect technology, operations, and business value. I’m especially interested in practical applications of AI, customer-centric product thinking, workflow improvement, and problem-solving work that turns complexity into clear decisions.
Product management
AI operations
Data analytics
Workflow optimization
Consulting
Leadership
Experience
From data platforms to product strategy.
University of Rochester, Simon Business School
MBA candidate focused on strategic problem-solving, product thinking, business operations, and leadership in a technology-driven environment.
Data Analyst
Joined the Data Lake team as a Data Analyst, preparing and analyzing data and developing dashboards that helped make information more useful for decision-making.
Data Lake Team Lead
Progressed to leading the Data Lake team, supporting team delivery and dashboard development.
Selected work
Impact across analytics, AI, and digital experiences.
ROAR AI Product Management
Applied product thinking and operational insight to build AI-enabled solutions at the intersection of technology, business needs, and mission-driven impact.
- Cross-functional collaboration
- AI and workflow design
- Business problem framing
Data Lake & Dashboard Delivery
Led dashboard development and data cleaning workflows that translated raw application data into usable, decision-ready views for stakeholders and teams.
- Dashboard delivery in under a week
- Data transformation and reporting
- Decision support for teams
Virtual Reality Shopping Experience
Created and showcased a virtual-reality shopping application to a client, earning recognition for creativity, execution, and client engagement.
- Client-facing demo
- Immersive experience design
- Positive client feedback
Simon Vision Consulting
Contributed to student-led, pro-bono consulting work focused on meaningful client challenges, problem breakdown, and actionable recommendations.
- Real-world client problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Business insights
Leadership
Driving impact beyond the job description.
Engagement Director
Leading engagement strategy and helping connect student consulting teams with real client opportunities and meaningful problem-solving work.
VP of Finance & Operations
Supporting operations and community-building initiatives that strengthen belonging, connection, and organizational effectiveness.
Volunteer
Committed to community service and social impact through student-led volunteer work and service-oriented initiatives.
Recognition
A track record of recognition and momentum.
2024
Team Cheers
Led multiple dashboard developments within a single sprint.
2024
Spotlight Award
Delivered an application dashboard in under a week with data preparation and clean-up.
2023
Ingenious Connect Excellence Award
Recognized for contribution to company competitions and workshops.
2023
Spotlight Award
Created a VR shopping application showcased to a client and well received.
2022
Cheers to Peers
Organized a two-day virtual reality workshop for 100+ employees.
MBA
Merit Scholarship
University of Rochester, Simon Business School.
Kuwait
2nd Place, Toastmasters Zonal Competition
Placed second in a Toastmasters zonal competition held in Kuwait.
Ideas
Thinking beyond the brief.
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