Prasad Kalan is the Senior Product Manager at Cornerstone OnDemand. With over 12 years of strong domain experience in retail, CPG, Logistics (ITIL support), enterprise learning and Agile practices, he is an effective communicator with excellent interpersonal, analytical and client serving abilities. His expertise lies in strategic planning, Agile project management, stakeholder management, integration and implementation, application management, vendor management, change and release management, delivery and support, and product management, among others. He was part of the UCLA PGP PRO 2023-24 cohort and has shared his experience of the program.
How was your overall experience of the program?
This fantastic journey has been filled with countless hours of studying, numerous late-night discussions, early-morning lectures, incredible personal and professional growth, innovative thinking, and case studies.
What was your experience with the faculty and your peers?
I am immensely grateful for the support of my charismatic cohort members, they have been my rock throughout this adventure. As well as my brilliant professors, especially Prof. Sanjay Sood, Prof. Kumar Rajaram, Dr. Ravi Jain, Prof. Miguel Unzueta, Prof. Lori Santikian, and Prof. Mike Rosenberg.
How do you think your program experience will help you in your career growth?
I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead and look forward to applying my newfound knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact in the business world. Here’s to new beginnings and continued growth!