Ramanarayanan K

Senior Director @ Adobe

About

Technology and product executive with many decades of experience building and leading large-scale R&D and product engineering teams to deliver category-defining software products at global scale. Built industry-leading large-scale enterprise products and consumer products that help build revolutionary digital experiences. Currently leading India Product teams for Adobe’s multi-billion-dollar Imaging & Photography businesses. My teams power some of Adobe’s most iconic and profitable products—Photoshop and Lightroom—delivering both flagship innovations and new product lines in collaboration with global teams. What drives me is a deep passion for technology as a business lever—solving high-value customer problems through breakthrough innovation, building strong product/engineering cultures, and aligning execution with strategic business goals. I bring a unique combination of technology, enterprise-scale product development, and customer-centric thinking—with proven success in delivering products that grow usage, revenue, and market leadership. I am deeply inspired by the transformative potential of AI—not just as a tool for automation, but as a catalyst for reimagining how we create, decide, connect, and solve. Its ability to augment human intelligence and unlock entirely new capabilities has the power to reshape industries, elevate societies, and push the boundaries of what is possible. I am driven to contribute to this future.

Country

India

City

Karnataka

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Strategic Partnerships, Research and Development (R&D), Technology Management, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Software, Software Project Management, People Management, Program Management, Team Leadership, Release Management, Product Marketing, Product Development, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Mobile Applications, Product Launch, Customer Oriented, Product Planning, Product Evangelism, Product Management

Experience

Senior Director

Adobe

2021-7 - Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Head of India product teams for the multi-billion dollar Imaging & Photography categories. My teams drive a diverse product portfolio spanning flagship franchises, mature offerings, high-growth stars, and next-generation launches, in close partnership with global teams.

Director Of Engineering

Adobe

2017-2 - 2021-7 · 4 yrs 6 mos

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

As Head of India Engineering for Adobe’s Digital Imaging business (Photoshop, Lightroom & Photoshop Express), I played a key role in the evolution of Photography ecosystem from standalone tools to a vibrant mix of mobile, desktop, and cloud-based services. The teams launched breakthrough products that became engines of growth, while playing a pivotal role in scaling flagship products to new heights in revenue, usage, and customer satisfaction. We cultivated a culture of innovation, resulting in hundreds of patents filed or granted. I also contributed to Adobe’s broader talent and leadership development through the Bangalore Site Council and initiatives focused on nurturing engineering excellence and empowering emerging and women leaders across the company.

Senior Engineering Manager

Adobe

2011-2 - 2017-1 · 6 yrs

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Led engineering teams driving innovation in industry leading Lightroom Classic and pioneered several first of its kind mobile products that transformed mobile photography.

Engineering Manager/Senior Engineering Manager

Adobe

2005-2 - 2011-1 · 6 yrs

Bangalore

Led engineering teams that built industry leading developer tools for Rich Internet Application development (Flex SDK and Flash Builder IDE)

Advisor to the Board

Sellerworx (Acquired by Capillary technologies)

2014-2 - 2016-9 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Bengaluru Area, India

Advisor to the board of an e-commerce startup on technology and scale-up strategy.

Development Manager

Blue Yonder (Formerly I2 Technologies)

2003-1 - 2005-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Bangalore

Led the development team behind i2's industry-leading factory planning product—trusted by global manufacturers to optimize production with precision and scale. https://blueyonder.com/solutions/production-planning

Lead engineer

Blue Yonder (Formerly i2 Technologies)

2000-10 - 2002-12 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Bangalore

Led the development of advanced algorithms for planning (Constraint optimization) and scheduling (Discrete Event Simulation) in factory planner that continues to power intelligent factory operations and drive billions in annual savings for industry leaders worldwide.

Senior Engineer

Blue Yonder (Formerly Talus Solutions)

1997-10 - 2000-9 · 3 yrs

Greater Atlanta Area

Built predictive analytics based products for pricing management in the media and airline industry that optimized the top line revenue for several leading airlines and media companies. https://blueyonder.com/solutions/pricing