About

Irshan Khan

Product, Program & Project Manager. Building differentiated products at the intersection of wireless networks, edge computing, and intelligent location technology.

Irshan Khan

Product Leader & Innovator — Telecommunications

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Background

Results-driven product leader with deep expertise in end-to-end product and service management

I deliver innovative solutions across private wireless networks, edge computing platforms, and intelligent location technologies — consistently turning complex technical systems into differentiated commercial products with measurable business impact.

My background spans product strategy, programme management, technical requirements engineering, and innovation management — with a working knowledge of 4G/5G networks, Kubernetes orchestration, ERP integration, and indoor positioning deep enough to write API contracts and challenge engineering trade-offs.

With 34+ patents filed and a track record of leading cross-functional teams across Sales, Finance, Operations, and Engineering, I bring both the strategic clarity and technical fluency needed to ship products that matter.

"Blending strategic product thinking with technical fluency, operational rigor, and an unwavering commitment to quality — to build products that genuinely move industries forward."
Product Strategy Programme Management Private Wireless Edge Computing Indoor Navigation API Design Agile / Scrum ISO 9001 34+ Patents Stakeholder Management Data Governance Kubernetes
Experience

Career History

Nokia
Nokia
Product Manager — NDAC (Nokia Digital Automation Cloud)

Led product strategy for private wireless networks and edge computing platforms. Authored functional requirements and API specifications for an 8-system enterprise integration platform. Managed stakeholder alignment across Sales, Finance, Operations, Delivery, and Supply Chain. Defined the order-to-delivery transformation programme — achieving 70%+ automation of standard order flows. Contributed to zero-touch deployment tooling and AI-driven RFP evaluation processes.

Private WirelessEdge ComputingPlatform IntegrationProgramme Management
HERE Technologies
HERE Technologies
Product Manager — Indoor Positioning & Navigation

Owned the product roadmap for indoor positioning products including HERE Indoor Radio Mapper, Radio Map Admin Tool, Indoor Parking Maps, and Visual Positioning System. Filed 34+ patents across indoor navigation, positioning algorithms, and map data structures including breakthrough Mirror Beacon Technology. Led ISO 9001:2015 quality audit for the indoor positioning product line. Drove commercial launch of indoor parking maps across 400+ facilities globally.

Indoor Positioning34+ PatentsAutomotiveISO 9001
Earlier
Earlier Roles
Product & Programme Management

Previous experience in product and programme management across mobile, IoT, and connected device domains — spanning product definition, go-to-market strategy, technical requirements, and cross-functional delivery leadership.

MobileIoTConnected Devices
Capabilities

Core Strengths

Product
Strategy, roadmapping, OKRs, go-to-market, launch
Technical
5G, Kubernetes, ERP, API design, data governance
Leadership
Cross-functional teams, RACI, stakeholder alignment
Innovation
34+ patents, invention management, patent strategy
Philosophy

Leadership Approach

01
Strategic Clarity

Transparent roadmaps and continuous discovery keep teams aligned with product vision and business outcomes — removing ambiguity at every level and enabling fast, confident decisions.

02
Technical Fluency

Deep architectural awareness enables meaningful collaboration with engineering teams, driving decisions that balance velocity with technical integrity — and earning credibility with the people who build the product.

03
Quality by Design

Integrating testability, automation, and observability into the development lifecycle from day one — validated through ISO 9001:2015 audit at HERE Technologies and embedded in every product process I own.

04
Operational Rigour

Disciplined execution with predictable delivery rhythms, clear escalation paths, and SLA-backed frameworks for mission-critical operations — building the kind of reliability that earns long-term trust.