Madhavan Raghavendra
About Madhavan Raghavendra
Madhavan Raghavendra is a Product Portfolio Manager specializing in transformation at Ford Motor Company, where he has worked since 2018. He has a strong background in business analysis and team leadership, having previously held various roles at Ford Technology Services India and Covansys, and is currently pursuing an Executive Program in Business Management at the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta.
Current Role at Ford Motor Company
Madhavan Raghavendra currently serves as the Product Portfolio Manager - Transformation at Ford Motor Company. He has held this position since 2018, working in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. In this role, he focuses on managing product portfolios and driving transformation initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience at Ford Technology Services India
Madhavan Raghavendra has extensive experience at Ford Technology Services India, where he worked in various capacities from 2009 to 2018. He began as a Software Engineer from 2000 to 2005, then progressed to Senior Team Lead from 2005 to 2008. He continued as Lead Business Analyst from 2011 to 2015, and later served as Delivery Manager - Application Development from 2015 to 2018. During these roles, he led significant transformations and enhanced team performance.
Leadership in Team Transformation
In his role as Lead Business Analyst at Ford Technology Services India, Madhavan led the transformation of 16 teams across three regions. This initiative impacted over 100 individuals by transitioning from a project-driven to a product-driven model. His leadership contributed to improved operational efficiency and team dynamics.
Education and Professional Development
Madhavan is pursuing an Executive Program in Business Management at the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, starting in 2018. This program focuses on Business Administration and Management, enhancing his skills and knowledge in management practices relevant to his roles in technology and transformation.
Expertise in Software Development Practices
Madhavan practices key software craftsmanship techniques, including Test Driven Development (TDD) and Pair Programming. He has also implemented OKR-based value proposition and estimation cycle planning activities. His experience includes enhancing the performance of cross-functional DevOps teams across India and North America.