Vito Prasad
Vito Prasad
Product Manager
Vito Prasad is an MBA candidate at UCLA Anderson School of Management, specializing in Technology Management and Entrepreneurship. With a broad background spanning big pharma, manufacturing, aerospace, and AI-driven product management, he is passionate about leveraging his extensive technical knowledge to drive innovation in AI, consumer products, and complex tech. He currently serves as Co-President of the Japan America Business Association and VP of Alumni & Corporate Relations for the Anderson Video Game Business Association at UCLA.
His professional experience in AI product management marks his commitment to empathetic leadership and problem-solving. During his MBA, he worked as a Product Manager at DocDraft, where he developed an AI-powered feature that reduced document creation time by 40% and increased user subscription conversions by 50%. His leadership in transitioning to a subscription-based model led to a significant increase in monthly recurring revenue.
He also initiated an AI-driven feature that improved the efficiency of matching customers with attorneys, which enhanced customer satisfaction by 30% through targeted user research and a well-prioritized feature roadmap.
Before focusing on AI product management, he was deeply involved in aerospace engineering. He worked as a Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman on the James Webb Space Telescope project, which was a significant achievement in his career and fulfilled his childhood interest in space exploration. His role involved overseeing critical decontamination processes and integration testing to ensure the successful deployment of the telescope.
He also held a position as Lead Systems Integration Engineer for Northrop Grumman's Strategic Systems Division, where he led a cross-functional team on a multi-satellite project, ensuring seamless coordination and delivery of technical requirements and performance targets.
Earlier in his career, he was a Manufacturing Engineer at SpaceX, where he contributed to the Falcon 9 rocket's propulsion systems. His efforts were pivotal in enhancing the reliability of the rocket, furthering the goal of sustainable space travel.
In addition to his engineering and product management roles, Vito Prasad has also excelled in management consulting. He worked as a Senior Business Analyst at Kearney, optimizing international supply chain routes for automotive clients, which significantly reduced lead times and controlled incremental costs.
His earlier years were shaped by his upbringing in a multilingual household by immigrant parents, which instilled in him a profound curiosity and a diverse cultural perspective. He is fluent in Japanese and holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Vito enjoys brewing coffee, playing tennis, running, and exploring Japanese culture and whiskey distilleries.
In every aspect of his career and personal interests, Vito Prasad continues to integrate his passion for technology and leadership with his commitment to innovation and community engagement.
