Santosh Barot

Professional Summary

Professional Overview
Santosh Barot is a seasoned Product Manager with a strong track record in the telecommunications and technology industries. He specializes in driving the development and success of innovative smart water metering solutions, currently serving as the Product Manager for Arqiva's smart water metering initiatives.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Product Manager for Smart Water Metering at Arqiva, Santosh is responsible for overseeing the entire product lifecycle, from strategy and roadmap development to implementation and market adoption. He works closely with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge smart water metering technologies that help utility companies and consumers optimize water usage and improve resource management.

Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Santosh held various product management and consulting positions at leading telecommunications companies, including Vodafone and BT. As a Product Owner for Vodafone's Inbound Voice and Distributed Edge Computing products, he successfully launched new solutions, improved product quality, and enhanced customer experience. In his role as a Product Consultant at BT, he provided strategic guidance and technical expertise to support the implementation of Meraki SDWAN trials.

Academic Background
Santosh holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, where he demonstrated exceptional academic performance and developed a strong foundation in technology and product development.

Areas of Expertise

• Product strategy and roadmap development

• Smart water metering technology and solutions

• Telecommunications and technology industry expertise

• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

• Data-driven decision-making and problem-solving

• Agile project management and delivery

Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Santosh has made significant contributions to the development and implementation of innovative technology solutions. As the Product Owner for Vodafone's Distributed Edge Computing product, he played a pivotal role in the successful launch of a cutting-edge solution that leveraged AWS Wavelength and Vodafone's 5G network, enabling enhanced low-latency applications for customers.

Conclusion
Santosh Barot is a highly skilled and accomplished Product Manager with a proven track record of driving the success of technology-based solutions in the telecommunications and smart water metering industries. His deep industry expertise, technical proficiency, and strong leadership abilities position him as a valuable asset to Arqiva and its mission to provide innovative smart water metering technologies that optimize resource management and enhance customer experiences.