Vishaanth Muddu

Vishaanth Muddu is a dynamic and forward-thinking leader with a keen focus on product management, technology innovation, and community engagement within the tech ecosystem. As the President & Director of PickHacks at Missouri S&T, he has demonstrated exceptional operational leadership by overseeing one of the largest hackathons in Missouri. His role involves strategic planning, logistics coordination, and financial management, ensuring the seamless execution of an event that attracts over 250 participants from around the globe. Vishaanth's expertise in cross-functional team leadership and program management has been instrumental in orchestrating a complex event with a $50,000 budget, leveraging skills in operational planning, technology development, and marketing to maximize participant engagement and sponsor partnerships.

In his current internship at Warner Bros. Discovery, Vishaanth is applying his product management acumen as he works on MAX, one of the company's flagship streaming platforms. His responsibilities include collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, utilizing tools like Jira and Looker for project tracking and data analysis, and contributing to the software development lifecycle (SDLC). This experience enhances his ability to translate user needs into innovative product features, optimize workflows, and deliver impactful user experiences.

Vishaanth's combined expertise in SDLC, operational planning, and cross-functional collaboration positions him as a promising future leader in tech product management. His passion for hackathons and hands-on project experience underscore his commitment to continuous learning and innovation, making him a valuable asset to any tech-driven organization aiming to develop cutting-edge products and foster vibrant tech communities.