Patrick Antony - Product Owner

Q: Where is Patrick based?

Patrick is based in Düsseldorf, Germany .

Q: What languages does Patrick speak?

Patrick speaks the following languages: Tamil (Native), English (Advanced), German (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Patrick have?

Patrick has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Patrick has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months . Note that Patrick may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Patrick's latest experience?

Patrick's most recent position is Project Manager (P1) at Tech Mahindra GmbH .

Q: What companies has Patrick worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Patrick has worked for Tech Mahindra GmbH and METRO.digital GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Patrick most experienced in?

Patrick is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Retail , and Education . Patrick also has some experience in Banking and Finance , Real Estate , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Patrick most experienced in?

Patrick is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Research and Development , and Information Technology . Patrick also has some experience in Strategy , Project Management , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Patrick worked in recently?

Patrick has recently worked in industries like Retail , Education , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Patrick worked in recently?

Patrick has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Research and Development , and Information Technology .

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Düsseldorf, Germany

Experience

Jul 2023 - Dec 2025

2 years 6 months

Project Manager (P1)

Tech Mahindra GmbH

Led end-to-end delivery of WHOacademy.org, defining product vision, success metrics, and execution strategy for a global learning platform built on Open edX and hosted on Azure.
Drove program execution across cross-functional teams (UX, frontend, backend, mobile, DevOps, content), coordinating delivery of web (JavaScript) and iOS/Android applications through structured CI/CD pipelines, ensuring predictable, high-quality releases.
Managed senior stakeholders across multiple WHO entities and external partners, aligning priorities, roadmap, and KPIs to measurable outcomes including platform adoption, performance, scalability, and learner engagement.
Oversaw vendor and partner performance, ensuring compliance with SLAs, timelines, security, and quality standards.
Led complex multi-organization migrations (IARC, PAHO, WPRO, OpenWHO), managing course, user, and data transitions with minimal disruption and clear risk governance.
Provided post-launch Level 2 production support, collaborating with Global Service Desk teams and leveraging ServiceNow for incident, problem, and change management, ensuring platform stability and continuous improvement based on operational metrics.

Nov 2018 - Jun 2023

4 years 8 months

UX & Product Professional

METRO.digital GmbH

Owned the full lifecycle of enterprise CRM solutions and a global B2B Supplier Portal (SaaS), defining vision, roadmap, and backlog to deliver scalable, secure, and user-centric products aligned with business and compliance objectives.
Acted as Product Owner / Technical Product Lead within the Supplier Engagement vertical, translating complex supplier workflows into clear requirements and scalable digital solutions serving as the primary interaction channel with suppliers.
Led discovery initiatives across 17 countries, combining stakeholder engagement, user research, and analytics (Google Analytics, Qualtrics) to inform product strategy and drive measurable usability and adoption improvements.
Defined user journeys and functional specifications while working closely with engineering teams to ensure API-aligned, technically feasible, and production-ready releases.
Embedded Agile and OKR-driven execution, and led migration to a unified design system to improve consistency, scalability, and release efficiency across platforms.

Apr 2018 - Nov 2018

8 months

Senior UX Designer

Wipro Digital

Contributed to a proof of concept focused on building a scalable customer experience measurement suite across multiple products and services.
Worked with Apple Inc., serving as Offshore UX Lead for enterprise, employee-facing applications built on SAP Fiori.
Led offshore design execution and coordination, providing UI and UX support aligned with SAP Fiori guidelines, design systems, and implementation standards to ensure consistent, usable, and development-ready interfaces across internal platforms.

Jul 2017 - Apr 2018

10 months

User Experience Designer

Sulekha.com

Served as UX & Design Lead for Sulekha, driving strategic design decisions across both the India platform and its US counterpart for Property and Local Services businesses.
Led cross-functional teams of designers and developers to improve end-to-end digital experiences, partnering closely with Product and Business leaders to align design strategy with growth objectives.
Owned product discovery, market research, and requirements definition, using insights from Power BI dashboards and funnel analytics to identify friction points and drive conversion rate improvements.
Spearheaded the revamp of the Service Provider application, embedding User-Centered Design (UCD) as a core practice and shifting the organization toward data-informed, user-focused product development.

Feb 2016 - Jul 2017

1 year 6 months

Experience Architect

RIG Enterprise Applications P. Ltd

Served as Experience Architect and early Product contributor at a US IT recruitment–focused startup, defining UX processes, design standards, and execution frameworks while actively supporting product management and platform strategy.
Led early-stage product discovery, developing personas, customer journeys, and value propositions, and partnering with leadership to shape product strategy, information architecture, and end-to-end user flows.
Translated stakeholder and business requirements into concept designs and high-fidelity, implementation-ready UX/UI, supporting a technology stack built on .NET backends, JavaScript web applications, and native iOS and Android apps.
Collaborated closely with Front-End and Channel teams to deliver responsive web portals, native mobile applications, and microsites, ensuring design consistency, usability, and scalability across all digital touchpoints.

Aug 2015 - Feb 2016

7 months

User Experience Designer

FundsIndia.com

Joined the founding UX team, contributing to the definition of the company’s product, design, and experience strategy as it scaled its digital wealth management offerings.
Served as Experience Designer and Analyst, leading user and stakeholder research, competitive benchmarking, and usability analysis, driving a strategic shift from business-centric to user-centric product design.
Delivered end-to-end UX for multiple initiatives, including platform rebranding, redesign of the marketing website and digital campaigns, and the conception and design of Money Mitr, an online mutual fund recommendation and investment platform.
Led UX for native Android and iOS applications, collaborating closely with engineering teams to ensure design-to-development alignment, usability, and production-ready delivery across web and mobile platforms.

May 2014 - Aug 2015

1 year 4 months

User Experience Designer

Rage Communications

Founding member of the agency’s UX practice, working with the UX Lead to support delivery across multiple geographies and establish consistent UX standards.
Built strong BFSI domain knowledge, contributing to customer-facing digital experiences across banking, cards, loans, investments, and rewards platforms.
Part of Citigroup Global Experience Team, delivering wireframes and UI designs for Mutual Funds, Credit Cards, Loans, Accounts, and Rewards applications.
Collaborated with AMP Australia to define digital strategy and design a mobile application for home renovation loans.
Conceptualized and designed QuikrHelpr (now QuikrServices), a mobile platform connecting users with service providers in the unorganized sector.
Delivered concept wireframes and UI designs for BFSI and consumer brands including HSBC, Standard Chartered, Westpac, Bodyshop Malaysia, Wedding Vows, and Parry.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Retail, Education, Banking and Finance, Real Estate, and Professional Services.

Information Technology

Retail

Education

Banking and Finance

Real Estate

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Research and Development, Information Technology, Project Management, Strategy, and Business Intelligence.

Product Development

Research and Development

Information Technology

Project Management

Strategy

Business Intelligence

Summary

I bring extensive experience in Product Ownership, leading both B2B and B2C product deliveries across small initiatives and large enterprise platforms. With a strong foundation in UX research and design, I approach product strategy and execution through a user-centric lens ensuring business objectives are achieved by deeply understanding user needs and behaviors.

I consistently place users at the center of product decisions, designing and evolving solutions with and around the business to deliver outcomes that are both valuable to customers and effective for the organization. I would welcome the opportunity to bring this mindset and experience to your team.

Please note this is a generic cover note. I'd be happy to speak one-on-one to provide a deeper understanding of my skills, experience, and how I can add value to your team.

Languages

Tamil

Native

English

Advanced

German

Elementary

Education

Jul 2010 - May 2014

Anna University

B.Tech, Information Technology (IT) · Information Technology · Chennai, India

Certifications & licenses

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CsPo)

Scrum Alliance

Certified Professional For Usability & User Experience - Foundations (Cpux-F)

Uxqb – International Usability & User Experience Qualification Board E.V., Germany

Hfi - Certified Usability Analyst (Hfi-Cua)

Human Factors International

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Information Technology 5 y

Avg length 1 y 8 m

Longest experience 4 y 7 m

Expertise

Recent roles Project Manager (P1), UX & Product Professional, Senior UX Designer

Main industries Information Technology, Retail, Education

Main business areas Product Development, Research and Development, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Where is Patrick based?

Patrick is based in Düsseldorf, Germany.

What languages does Patrick speak?

Patrick speaks the following languages: Tamil (Native), English (Advanced), German (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Patrick have?

Patrick has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Patrick has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Patrick may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Patrick be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Patrick would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager (P1), UX & Product Professional, Senior UX Designer.

What is Patrick's latest experience?

Patrick's most recent position is Project Manager (P1) at Tech Mahindra GmbH.

What companies has Patrick worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Patrick has worked for Tech Mahindra GmbH and METRO.digital GmbH.

Which industries is Patrick most experienced in?

Patrick is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Retail, and Education. Patrick also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Real Estate, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Patrick most experienced in?

Patrick is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development, and Information Technology. Patrick also has some experience in Strategy, Project Management, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Patrick worked in recently?

Patrick has recently worked in industries like Retail, Education, and Information Technology.

Which business areas has Patrick worked in recently?

Patrick has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development, and Information Technology.

What is Patrick's education?

Patrick holds a Bachelor in Information Technology from Anna University.

Does Patrick have any certificates?

Patrick has 3 certificates. These include: Certified Scrum Product Owner (CsPo), Certified Professional For Usability & User Experience - Foundations (Cpux-F), and Hfi - Certified Usability Analyst (Hfi-Cua).

What is the availability of Patrick?

Patrick will be available from April 2026.

What is the rate of Patrick?

Patrick's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.