Revolutionizing Smart Home Device Deployment

Prashant led a transformative initiative.Tto revolutionize the device provisioning experience for the HomeWorks automation system. As a Product Manager, he spearheaded a project to unify the installation process across ClearConnect Type A, ClearConnect Type X, and QS Wired technologies, addressing a critical market challenge where varying technological implementations had created complexity in system deployment.
Recognizing the need to enhance market perception and installation efficiency, Prashant orchestrated comprehensive research involving fifty dealers across North America. His strategic analysis of four years of historical sales patterns and future market directions helped identify key device provisioning methods that needed streamlining. He then championed a unified approach through an innovative four-step workflow: designing the system on a desktop, transferring the project to a mobile app, assigning physical devices to rooms using the app, and sending details back to the desktop application.
Working with a dynamic team of three Product Designers, two Engineering Leaders, and a fourteen-member Scrum team, Prashant drove the development of a mobile-desktop hybrid solution. His leadership in moderating technology brainstorming sessions and coordinating ten iterations of prototype testing resulted in a breakthrough provisioning method that seamlessly integrated lighting control, shade automation, and system integration capabilities.
The success of this initiative was particularly evident in its impact on the residential segment, where the new solution enabled over 90% of projects under 4,000 square feet to be completed by a single installer. Prashant's methodical approach to product development, including regular stakeholder demonstrations and feedback incorporation across an engineering department of approximately 240 people, ensured the solution remained aligned with market needs while maintaining aggressive development timelines.
Through his strategic vision and execution, Prashant successfully transformed a complex, training-intensive process into an intuitive, efficient system that reduced provisioning time by over 50%. His work not only enhanced the product's market position but also established a new standard for device provisioning in home automation systems. The success of this initiative demonstrated Prashant's ability to drive technological innovation while delivering tangible business value and improved user experience.