ARTI DWIVEDI
Visionary. Resilient. Trailblazer Forward-thinking leader driving swift, transformative results
Profile in brief
Innovative IT professional with 1.5 + decades of experience in planning, designing, strategizing, testing, and delivering profitable
product portfolios. Expertise in premium residential lighting control systems, smart showering solutions, and HVAC, driving
significant business growth and market success
Recognized for unwavering dedication to excellence with multiple awards, including the Passion for Results Award, Innovation
Champion Award, and Women’s Excellence Award over the past four years.
Utilized expertise in IoT quality testing, system testing, automation design, and cybersecurity to implement advanced
technologies, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs, by significantly reducing man hours. Led generative AI and design thinking
initiatives, fostering innovation and creating groundbreaking products, resulting in a 110% sales increase in 2022.
As a QA Manager, spearheaded a 135 % business growth by implementing AI-powered automation technologies, enhancing
product quality, reducing defects by 30%, and directly contributing to a $15 M revenue boost within 12 months.
Area of expertise
IoT / Python Business growth and quality CSPO/ CSM Project Lifecycle
delivery Management
Strategic Business Innovation Leadership & Design Mobile, Web, and Optimization in cost and
Growth and Quality Think Product Testing time
Excellence
Visionary Product Owner Automation Cyber Security
Stakeholder Relationship
Management
Professional Experience
Engineering Leader: Kohler India Innovation Centre
Duration: July 2023 - Present
A remarkable journey distinguished by outstanding achievements and a legacy of prestigious
accolades
In a competitive landscape where innovation and operational excellence are crucial, I spearheaded several initiatives that drove
significant business impact.
Product Innovation: I led the launch of premium smart kitchen and bath products that positioned our company as a market leader.
By leveraging cutting-edge technology and customer insights, these innovations enhanced our product lineup and drove revenue
growth strengthening our market position.
Brand Alliance and App Improvement: An app rated 2 stars was transformed by implementing generative and predictive module,
boosting its rating to 3.7 stars within a year, enhancing user satisfaction and reinforcing the brand’s reputation
Process Optimization and Standardization: Streamlined operations by implementing ISO and CMMI-compliant test processes,
optimizing workflows, reducing risks by 50%, and ensuring industry compliance for efficient, reliable operations.
Return on Investment (ROI): cutting-edge automation framework for mobile, API, and firmware testing, boosting efficiency by
30% and achieving a 50% ROI. This strategic investment addressed critical business challenges, driving growth, enhancing
operational efficiency, and elevating customer satisfaction.
Through effective team management and strategic resource allocation, I launched initiatives like Toastmasters and the Success
Story Club, 5 S Council. These efforts fostered team building, resolved conflicts, and enhanced cross-functional communication.
Honor: Woman Excellence Award in May 2024, Above and Beyond for driving many technical initiatives in Nov 23.
Lead Engineer IOT : Eaton India Innovation Centre
July 2022- July 2023
Visionary Product Owner driving top-tier performance and innovation, setting industry benchmark
Automation and Efficiency: Spearheaded an automation initiative, achieving 85% automation. Reduced man-hours per build
from 8 hours to 30 minutes, saving 85 hours annually.
Testing and Quality Optimization: Improved testing accuracy by 25% through a user acceptance framework. Decreased
product failure rates by 20% due to enhanced testing precision.
Developed and executed strategic roadmaps aligning with business goals: Defined and communicated a clear product
vision to stakeholders. Collaborated with marketing and sales teams to enhance market presence and connect with customers.
MVP and NPD Process: Led the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) development to validate product concepts and converted in to NPD.
Enhanced product performance metrics by 15% through strategic initiatives
As a Product Owner within a scaled agile framework, I effectively drove Scrum methodologies, ensuring seamless execution of
sprints and backlog refinement. I collaborated closely with market and sales teams to align on product vision, identifying and
bridging gaps between engineering and various functional business units. This approach ensured cohesive strategy implementation,
enhanced product delivery.
System Test Lead Signify India Innovation Center
Duration: Mar 2020- July 2022
Breakthrough: IES business summit award for best lighting patented
project
Sales Triumph: Achieved a remarkable 110% surge in sales for Halo Home’s top-selling products in North America in 2021.
Strategic Repositioning: Successfully delivered high quality 32 BLE/Wi-Fi-based residential Lighting products in portfolio
over three years, propelling, Halo Home to the second most popular brand in North America.
Automation Excellence: Engineered and automated a sophisticated manual testbed, expanding the lab with over 50 lights
for extensive area testing, slashing manual efforts by 33%.
Innovative Recognition: As the Product Owner and Test Lead, I successfully delivered a patented, award-winning
augmented reality application within an aggressive timeline of three months. This innovative app, designed for lighting
designers, features over 60 light fixtures and provides a real-time theatrical lighting experience. It was honoured with the
People’s Choice Award for its exceptional performance and user experience.
Business Acumen: Fostered exceptional business relationships and trust through outstanding test deliveries, significantly
driving business growth.
These points highlight the strategic, innovative, and business-savvy efforts that led to Halo Home’s impressive achievements
Sr. Engineer: Cooper Lighting Solution (Eaton)
Duration: Nov 2017- Mar 2020
Enhanced Halo Home’s market presence as Second most liked brand.
Product Launch Leadership: Spearheaded the successful launch of 40 smart wired and wireless products within a span of 2
years, significantly expanding Halo Home’s product portfolio and market reach.
IoT Test Infrastructure: Developed and implemented complex test setups and IoT-based infrastructure for RF chamber
testing. This infrastructure supported multiple protocols, including BLE, WIFI, MQTT, RS232, RS485, LoRaWAN, and Profinet,
ensuring comprehensive and reliable product testing.
Quality Testing Excellence: Established a Center of Excellence for embedded product quality testing, enhancing product
reliability and customer satisfaction. This initiative led to a 15% reduction in product returns and warranty claims.
RF Lab Optimization: Designed and optimized an RF lab with over 45 products, reducing interference by 22%. This
optimization improved testing accuracy and product performance, contributing to higher customer satisfaction and
reduced support costs.
Business Growth Impact:
Achieved a 110% surge in sales for top-selling products in North America in 2021.
Reduced manual testing efforts by 30% through automation, increasing operational efficiency.
Passion for Result for product validation of patented Alexa integrated Light
Accolades
Certified CSPO/ Certified CSM / Pursuing PMP
Certified Project Management from SP Jain Global Business School
Certified Cyber Security Professional
Certified AWS certified cloud practitioner
Certified Key Note Speaker/ Motivation Speaker
Educational Summary
Education Institute University Location Passing Year
Ph. D Maharishi College of Udaipur 2024
Vedic University
MTech Instrumentation Devi Ahilya Indore/ 2006
University / IISc, Bangalore
Bangalore
Contact Details
Mobile: +91- 8884100774 / 7559315619
Email:
[email protected] Language: English, Hindi
Place: Pune
