About

Rohan Pednekar is a seasoned Data Product Strategist with over 10 years of relevant experience. Currently, he is working as a Senior Product Specialist at Hortonworks, where he is responsible for launching new products and releases, including Apache HBase, Apache Phoenix, and Apache Accumulo. He is also transforming organizations to run on the agile model with Hadoop Ecosystem. Rohan has a strong background in data analysis and engineering, which he gained during his tenure as an Engineering Student Assistant - Data Analyst at San Jose State University. Later, he worked as an Intern, Data Engineering at Dreamworks. Rohan holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Computer Software Engineering from San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Computer Engineering from the University of Mumbai. He is well-versed in various tech stacks, including Hadoop, UI, Data Engineering, and is also a skilled designer and research scientist. At Hortonworks, Rohan is driving major product launches, from running agile processes for engineering teams to competitive research, UI design, pricing strategy, go-to-market plans, and PR push. He has a proven track record of successfully launching products and driving business growth. With his expertise in data analysis, engineering, and product strategy, Rohan is a valuable asset to any organization looking to launch new products or transform their business model.