Team Spotlight: Aditi Vyakarnam

Welcome to Clue Software’s Team Spotlight, where we showcase the exceptional individuals behind our leading intelligence and investigation management software.

Today, we talk to Senior Product Manager, Aditi Vyakarnam.

Hi Aditi, tell us a bit about your background?  

I started off working as a Systems Engineer for a Defence company doing everything from muddy testing in fields to then working on future capabilities for the MoD. This gave me a love of technology, and complex problem solving while working with customers. After that I moved to a Cyber Security tech company and entered the world of Product Management in a company going through scale up. This taught me a lot about the evolving threats within Cyber, and launching new Products in a very fast paced environment!  

What does your role at Clue entail and how does it benefit our customers? 

As a Product Manager, my role is focussed on being the bridge between customer needs and our product vision. I collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—customer success, engineering, marketing, and sales—to define and prioritize product features that deliver value. My day-to-day involves gathering and analysing customer feedback, researching market trends, and aligning the product strategy with the company’s goals. 

The ultimate benefit to customers is that they receive a product that not only solves their problems but also anticipates their future needs.  

What inspired you to pursue the career you have today?  

I’ve always loved problem solving – I was originally an Aerospace Engineer, and have always wanted to work on solving problems that are at the cutting edge of technology, and need you to stay one step ahead of the next challenge. That’s what drew me to work in Defence and Security, and coupled with Product Management it allows me to be creative and solve problems that can make a difference to society.  

What motivates you about working at Clue?  

Clue’s mission to prevent society from harm drew me to the company, and hearing about the incredible work that our customers are able to do as a result of our Product is very rewarding. Everyone in the company is passionate about the mission and it’s great to be somewhere where everyone is united in that goal.  

What’s your secret talent no one knows about?  

I am surprisingly good at pitch and putt golf despite really not enjoying Golf.  I worked in a golf course as my first job as a teenager, and used to practise behind the till when I had no customers.  

Tell me something about you that most people don’t know.  

I’ve done my open water diving qualification despite being terrified of the open ocean and absolutely loved it.  

In terms of successes, which accomplishments are you most proud of?  

Travelling around South East Asia and South America for a year and getting to do things like climbing Macchu Picchu, exploring off the beaten track places in Bolivia and Laos. Completing the three peaks challenge in 24 hours of torrential rain. Surviving a run in with a tarantula in the rainforest and most importantly convincing all my childhood friends to move to Bristol!  

Why do you enjoy working at Clue?  

As a product manager it’s great to be able to work in a business that has so much domain expertise, as well as being able to truly collaborate with our customers. I’ve also found that everyone is always very willing to help you learn and share information which has made joining really easy! 

If you’re interested in joining Aditi and the team at Clue, head over to our careers page to view current vacancies.