Sowmya Shantharam — Product Builder
I build products where the problem is real, the stakes are high, and the path forward isn't obvious.
From trading systems to commercial banking to agricultural finance, I've led cross-functional teams across geographies that turn opaque, manual workflows into products that scale. I've launched platforms from zero, grown them into core business lines, and operated as an ELT member shaping company strategy. My background in engineering gives me depth with technical teams, but I lead from product strategy and customer problems.
Experience Highlights
- 5 zero-to-one launches
- 6 industries
- 15+ years of experience
- 20+ products shipped
Areas of Expertise
Fintech, Payments, AI, Lending, Product Strategy, Product-Led Growth
Case Studies
Farmers Business Network (FBN) — Zero to $3B+: building an entire digital lending business
Founding PM. Built the product function from the ground up and scaled the team to support a portfolio of 5+ products.
J.P. Morgan — Modernizing institutional equities trading
Led product for electronic trading platforms serving institutional clients across global equities markets.