Suchita Kaundin
Principal AI Product Manager
From debugging radio firmware to creating AI agents that empathize with guests
See My Work
The Journey
From Foundation to Future
At the forefront of technological innovation, I've evolved from building the foundational systems that power our devices to shaping the AI products that will define our future.
My unique blend: Deep technical expertise + Strategic product thinking
Chapter 2: The Bridge Builder
Senior/Principal Software Engineer (2013-2018)
Neonode - Customer-Focused Engineering
  • Built Python automation tool for Amazon Kindle manufacturing
  • Reduced test execution time to under 2 seconds
  • Worked directly with OEM customers to solve integration challenges
  • Delivered bug-free embedded solutions
Cadence Design Systems - Accelerating Innovation
  • Cut 6 months from development cycles with virtualization solution
  • Accelerated customer issue resolution from weeks to days
  • Led cross-functional engineering initiatives
  • Owned critical firmware-hardware integration points
"I quickly recognized that the future would belong to those who could bridge the gap between complex technology and human needs"
Chapter 3: The Transformation
MBA & Product Evolution (2020-2022)
Leavey School of Business
  • MBA in Product Management & Strategy
  • UC Berkeley Product Management Certificate
  • Women's scholarship recipient
The Strategic Shift
From building systems
To understanding markets
From solving technical problems
To solving human problems
From individual contributor
To cross-functional leader
Chapter 4: Product Marketing Pioneer
Western Digital (2021-2022)
Cryptocurrency Storage Research
  • Analyzed $7B storage-based cryptocurrency market
  • Conducted market research using SQL and customer interviews
  • Delivered competitive analysis for HDD and SSD product lines
  • Timing: Explored crypto storage when crypto was still nascent
Skills Developed:
Market Research & Competitive Analysis
Data-Driven Decision Making
Executive Communication
SQL & Analytics
Chapter 5: The Product Manager
Building Solutions That Matter (2022-2024)
1
Nyriad - Enterprise Storage Startup
The Challenge: Build go-to-market strategy for HPC customers
My Impact:
  • Created the health dashboard that customers actually used
  • Reduced support tickets and improved customer satisfaction
  • Developed GTM strategy for Media, HPC, and Active Archive segments
  • Built competitive intelligence against Pure Storage and NetApp
  • Result: 25+ new prospects engaged
2
Plume Design - AI Cloud Platform
The Challenge: Solve enterprise integration crisis blocking adoption
My Impact:
  • Solved marketing tool compatibility issues through customer interviews
  • Launched B2B targeting features that increased platform engagement 12%
  • Enabled $500K in revenue growth through product-driven solutions
  • Maintained momentum through company transition
Chapter 6: The AI Product Leader
Guestrix AI - Present Day
Principal Product Manager (2024-Present)
The Mission: AI-powered messaging for Airbnb hosts
My Achievements:
  • Built the entire PM foundation as first PM hire
  • Shipped AI voice agent reducing response time from 3 hours to under 2 minutes
  • 90%+ accuracy rate with Gemini 2.5 integration
  • Validated product-market fit through 20+ host interviews
  • 85% concept validation and clear MVP definition
Lead Generation Success
  • Shipped 3 tools capturing 5-7 qualified prospects weekly
  • Built earnings estimator, payout calculator, listing optimizer
  • Timeline: 2 weeks using rapid AI prototyping
Technical AI Framework
Established model selection criteria
Created prompt optimization processes
Developed evaluation metrics for production LLM deployment
Featured Work
Live Products I've Built
Guestrix AI Tools Suite
Problem: Airbnb hosts need better tools for earnings estimation, pricing optimization, and platform comparison.
My Solution: Built 3 lead-generation tools in 2 weeks using rapid AI prototyping:
Earnings Estimator
ZIP code-based Airbnb revenue projections
Payout Calculator
Platform fee comparison (Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com)
Listing Optimizer
AI-powered title and description optimization with scoring
Results:
  • 5-7 qualified prospects captured weekly
  • Direct lead generation for sales team
  • Demonstrated product-market fit validation
Technical Stack:
AI-powered content generation, real-time fee calculations, market data integration
Technical Foundation Meets Strategic Vision
AI & Product Strategy
  • AI Product Strategy & Technical Framework
  • Gemini/RAG Implementation
  • LLM Deployment & Optimization
  • Rapid AI Prototyping
Product Management Excellence
  • Enterprise Product Strategy
  • Customer Research & Validation
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Agile/Scrum & Stakeholder Management
Technical Depth
  • API Integration Management
  • Firmware Development
  • Hardware-Software Integration
  • SQL, Python, System Architecture
Business Impact
  • GTM Strategy Development
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Revenue Growth Enablement
What Makes Me Different
Rare Combination of Skills
Technical Credibility
  • 10+ years building embedded systems
  • Deep understanding of ARM processors to AI models
  • Can debug firmware AND optimize prompts
  • Engineering teams trust my technical judgment
Strategic Product Thinking
  • MBA-trained in product strategy
  • 5+ years leading cross-functional teams
  • Market research and competitive analysis expert
  • Translate complex tech into business value
AI Product Expertise
  • Hands-on experience with Gemini, RAG, LLMs
  • Built production AI systems from scratch
  • Understand both technical and business sides of AI
  • Created frameworks for AI product development
Customer-Centric Approach
  • 20+ customer interviews and market research
  • Built products customers actually use
  • Solved real problems with measurable impact
  • Bridge between technical capability and user needs
The Vision
Emotionally-Aware AI Systems
Today's Focus:
Designing AI that doesn't just process information, but understands context and emotion.
At Guestrix:
Building AI agents that can empathize with guests while solving complex hospitality challenges.
The Future:
AI systems that truly understand human needs and deliver personalized, contextual solutions.
Why It Matters:
The next wave of AI products will win based on emotional intelligence, not just technical capability.
Let's Connect
Ready to Build the Future Together
Current Role: Principal AI Product Manager at Guestrix AI
Live Work: guestrix.ai/resources - See the tools I built
Location: Remote (San Francisco Bay Area)
Specialties:
AI Product Strategy & Development
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Enterprise Product Management
Technical Product Leadership
Looking for: Opportunities that combine cutting-edge technology with real human value.
Contact Information
Location
San Francisco Bay Area / Remote
"My technical roots give me credibility with engineering teams, while my 10+ years in product management allow me to translate advanced AI capabilities into solutions that businesses value and users love."