Without Product Operations, can your strategy actually succeed? In this webinar hosted by Denise Hemke, Avalara Fmr VP of Product Uma Welingkar shares how Product Ops plays a critical role in turning strategic intent into real outcomes. Even brilliant product ideas falter without structure, process, and collaboration. Discover how this small and mighty team frees product managers and leaders to focus on what they do best—while transforming vision into market-ready results.
Uma Welingkar is a seasoned product and engineering executive with a track record of driving innovation, operational excellence, and revenue growth for global enterprise software companies like Oracle, Infor, Siebel, Avalara and multiple startups. Recognized as one of the 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology (2021). She specializes in SaaS transformation, AI-driven product innovation, M&A integrations, global product operations and transforming complex product portfolios She is known for building strong partnerships focusing on empowering organizations to navigate digital transformation, scale efficiently, and achieve long-term success. She is passionate about delivering customer centric solutions using technology as the enabler for business growth.
As the Chief Product Officer at NEOGOV, Denise leads the strategy for public sector HR and Public Safety software, driving innovation, customer satisfaction, and excellence. Her experience at Checkr as Chief Product Officer saw her delivering customer-focused products and promoting a fairer future. Denise’s notable career spans over two decades, with significant roles including GM for Analytics at Workday, where she launched new products and grew the business to over $200 million in ARR. Her background includes leadership positions at Platfora, Salesforce, HSBC, and AT&T, showcasing her expertise in enterprise product development and a commitment to technological advancement and customer success.
