As a Senior Product Manager at F5, I lead 5G cloud-native strategy and telco solutions with 20+ years of experience spanning telecom product development. My journey from engineering to product leadership includes deep expertise in MMSC, HLR, HSS, Diameter protocols, Session Border Controllers, and SIP. I've delivered end-to-end product development across F5, Oracle, and leading tech companies, combining technical depth with strategic product vision to drive innovation in telecommunications.
Work
Below are some of my recent projects. Please request for the complete walkthrough of the locked projects.
01
Modular AI Chatbot Platform
Built a progression of chatbot implementations exploring how conversational AI evolves from basic prototypes to feature-rich systems with memory, tools, and database integration.
02
Autonomous Job Search AI Agent
Built an autonomous AI agent implementing multi-step agentic workflows for automated job search, content analysis, and personalized recommendations.
03
Podcast RAG System with Vector Search
Built a production-grade RAG system implementing automated podcast processing, vector embeddings, and semantic search to enable conversational Q&A over podcast content.
04
AI Networking Assistant with Semantic Matching
Built an AI-powered professional networking system combining voice interaction, vector search, and automated call initiation to facilitate professional connections.
05
Voice Assistant with Persistent Memory
Built a phone-based AI voice assistant implementing conversation memory persistence to explore the technical challenges of stateful conversational AI systems.
06
MCP Workspace Automation Agent
Built an autonomous AI agent using Model Context Protocol to connect Jira, Slack, and Notion, enabling natural language commands to execute multi-step workflows across productivity platforms.
Thoughts & Ideas
Below are some of my recent thoughts and ideas. Please request for the complete walkthrough of the locked projects.
Two Decades in Telecom: Lessons That Compound
Product Management in Telecom: The Unique Challenges
The 5G Cloud-Native Transformation: What It Actually Means for Product
Experience
20+ years in telecom product development, from engineering to Senior Product Manager, delivering cloud-native solutions at scale.
In telecommunications, the best products come from understanding both the technical protocols and the business needs—bridging complexity with clarity.
Stack
Tools and technologies I use for telecom product management, cloud-native development, and technical leadership.
in short
Leading 5G cloud-native strategy at F5
Guru skipped presentations and built real AI products. Want to know how?
Guru Prasad Kancharla was part of the August 2025 cohort at Curious PM, alongside 15 other talented participants.
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