Nitya Mallikarjun

Nitya Mallikarjun is a seasoned product management professional with extensive experience in driving growth and strategic initiatives for leading technology companies. Currently serving as a Senior Product Manager at Highspot since November 2023, Nitya previously held the role of Principal Product Management Lead at Microsoft, where responsibilities included successfully launching advertising on the Microsoft Store, spearheading a 3rd party developer growth strategy, and executing partner integrations with major platforms. Nitya also contributed significantly at OpenTable, expanding the restaurant ecosystem through strategic partnerships and managing a portfolio that accounted for a substantial portion of revenue. Earlier career highlights include building scalable online learning platforms at VIF International Education and managing product development for K-12 educators at BloomBoard, achieving notable increases in engagement and revenue through innovative product strategies. Nitya holds a Master’s degree in Engineering Management from Duke University and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from B. M. S. College of Engineering.