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Nishant Kumar Shukla

Director of Product @ Bidgely | Ex-FourKites AI&ML | Ex-VMware | Data Science | Design Thinker | CSPO®, CSM®, SA®

Bengaluru

About Nishant

Bidgely
Jan 20268 mosPresent

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Bidgely is an AI-powered SaaS company accelerating a clean energy future by enabling utilities to make data-driven energy decisions at scale. • Own product strategy and business outcomes across a portfolio of AI and analytics platforms, balancing revenue growth with long-term platform scalability. • Define and execute multi-year product vision aligned with company strategy, market trends, and customer needs. • Lead and develop high-performing product managers, setting strong standards for ownership, execution, and impact. • Drive cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to deliver outcome-driven roadmaps. • Partner with executive leadership on roadmap investments, monetization strategy, and revenue planning. • Engage directly with utility executives and strategic customers to shape product direction and close high-impact deals. #DirectorOfProduct #ProductLeadership #AI #Analytics #SaaS #EnergyInnovation #PlatformThinking
Bidgely
Jan 20251 yr 1 moJan 2026

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Bidgely is an AI-powered SaaS company accelerating a clean energy future by enabling energy companies and consumers to make data-driven energy-related decisions. 🚀 Driving Growth, Revenue, and Innovation | Principal Product Manager, Analytics Workbench (AWB) ✨ Own & Scale Product Success: • P&L ownership of AWB, driving revenue growth and market expansion with a clear monetization strategy. • Led AWB’s transformation into a best-in-class BI platform, significantly increasing customer adoption and engagement. • Spearheaded data-driven GTM strategies, driving double-digit revenue growth through new feature monetization and market positioning. 💡 Strategic Leadership & Execution: • Defined and executed a high-impact product roadmap, aligning customer needs with business goals to accelerate AWB’s success. • Owned the end-to-end product lifecycle, from discovery to execution, ensuring feature adoption and measurable business impact. • Built a scalable analytics platform, leveraging AI to deliver actionable insights for utilities, driving increased contract value and retention. 📈 Market Influence & Business Growth: • Drove 400% YoY revenue growth, expanding AWB’s customer base and increasing ARR through innovative feature releases. • Strengthened product-market fit, optimizing AWB’s value proposition to align with industry trends and secure multimillion-dollar deals. • Partnered with sales & marketing to amplify AWB’s impact, ensuring strong pipeline growth and customer acquisition. #ProductOwnership #RevenueGrowth #AI #BI #SaaS #EnergyInnovation #GoToMarket #P&LOwnership #StrategicExecution
Bidgely
Dec 20222 yrs 3 mosFeb 2025

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Bidgely is an AI-powered SaaS Company accelerating a clean energy future by enabling energy companies and consumers to make data-driven energy-related decisions. 🚀 Product Strategy & Innovation Leader | Analytics WorkBench (AWB) ✨ Key Achievements: • Crafted a visionary product strategy for AWB, aligning it with company objectives for sustained growth. • Led end-to-end development of AWB 2.0, elevating customer engagement and satisfaction significantly. • Collaborated with engineering for timely delivery of ML-based analytics features, guided by Utilities' market feedback. 💡 Strategic Vision & Execution: • Conducted successful product discovery, integrating market research for a forward-looking roadmap. • Owned GTM strategy for existing product, positioning new modules for market adoption and revenue growth. 📈 Market Impact & Visibility: • Managed and contributed to product marketing efforts, enhancing AWB's visibility and market presence. • Demonstrated strategic planning and roadmap management expertise, aligning business objectives with market trends. #ProductStrategy #Innovation #Leadership #Analytics #GrowthDriver #ProductMarketing #StrategicPlanning
FourKites, Inc.
Mar 20211 yr 10 mosDec 2022

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

✨ Key Contributions: • Led user discovery sessions, fueling the product roadmap with major enhancements. • Defined product vision and roadmap for AI/ML services, enhancing platform capabilities. • Identified and improved product KPIs through strategic pivots based on metrics. 🚀 Innovation & Collaboration: • Synthesized data from competitive analysis, market research, and win-loss reports, expanding the problem space. • Orchestrated collaboration with a team of 20 data scientists, implementing multiple machine-learning integrated services. • Worked closely with Product Marketing and Ops for GTM collateral, release notes, and KB articles. 🔍 Customer-Centric Approach: • Gathered insights from ~30 customer conversations, resulting in new feature offerings and enhanced usability. • Conducted product training sessions, serving as the lead resource for Sales & Client Services. 🛠️ Tech Solutions & Management: • Developed a comprehensive AI-based real-time visibility ETA solution for Ocean freight tracking. • Led and managed Sprint ceremonies, ensuring effective implementation of the product roadmap. • Established and managed relationships with vendors and partners for product improvement. 📊 Analytics & Communication: • Tracked product performance, communicated results internally, and developed action plans based on feedback. • Collaborated with the business development team to identify data partnership opportunities. 🌟 Skills: • Strategy, Problem Solving, Leadership, Data Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Science, Data Analytics, Product Marketing, Analytical Skills, Product Strategy, Data Visualization, Agile Methodologies. #ProductStrategy #Innovation #AIandML #Leadership #DataScience #Agile
VMware
Apr 20201 yrMar 2021

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Conducted Process diagnosis to map the current As-Is for enterprise-level process improvement & planning of requirements • Led workshops to capture requirements for Business Use Cases resulting in process & technical solution design • Managed Change requirements for Agile software development methodology & reviewed potential risk and UX impact • Executed end to end reporting need for Product data in collaboration with BI and analytics Team. • Identified, developed and analyzed business Metrics & KPI´s, increasing the quality of master data across the enterprise • Organized Process & Data Quality documentation in master data domain using collaboration tools(i.e.Confluence,SharePoint) • Implemented Product setup model for Salesforce CPQ to optimize the quoting cycle leading to quicker closure of quotes • Spearheaded the transition of a SKU proliferation model into a Product & Pricing attribute driven model, Reduced SKUs readiness time for Quoting/Order Management availability • Data Governance Best Practices for product domain: Established open governance self-service model policy guidelines to democratize data preparation and consumption company-wide. (Governance Requirements Document / Collibra)
VMware
May 20181 yr 11 mosMar 2020

Bengaluru Area, India

• Planned & prioritized product backlog, optimized quarterly budget of $40K as a Product Owner of inventory/Product Master • Captured functional requirements and created BRD/ User Stories in collaborations with Cross-functional teams • Oversaw & revamped Enterprise Product Hierarchy Management which is used for Corporate reporting to the Wall street • Carried out Data analytics, query databases created & modified SQL Codes to derive data points for analysis • Remediated data quality issues for master data, suggesting short- & long term fix leading to a shorter quote & ordering cycle • Leveraged machine learning algorithms to optimize the product/pricing structure and suggested price level modification.
KPMG India
Jan 20182 mosFeb 2018

Nashik

OEE Improvement for liquid spray line using DMAIC 6sigma methodology at Rainbow deco plas ltd
Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management - SIOM
Jun 20161 yr 11 mosApr 2018

Nashik, Maharashtra, India

Education

Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management - SIOM

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Operations management

Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management - SIOM

20162 yrs2018
International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore

Post Graduate Diploma in Data Science, Data Science

International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore

20191 yr2020

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Director of Product @ Bidgely | Ex-FourKites AI&ML | Ex-VMware | Data Science | Design Thinker | CSPO®, CSM®, SA®

About

Nishant is a Director of Product at Bidgely, an AI-powered SaaS company accelerating a clean energy future. He drives product innovation, strategy, and revenue growth, leveraging AI/ML and advanced analytics to enhance customer value and business outcomes. With P&L ownership of Bidgely’s Analytics Workbench (AWB), he has scaled the product’s impact, achieving 400% YoY revenue growth and transforming it into a best-in-class BI platform for utilities. Nishant specializes in data-driven product strategy, AI-powered insights, and market expansion, working cross-functionally to deliver high-impact solutions that drive customer adoption, revenue, and scalability. His expertise spans Go-To-Market (GTM) execution, AI/ML applications in energy analytics, and strategic product leadership. He holds an MBA in Operations Management from Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management, a PGD in Data Science from IIIT Bangalore, a BTech in Electrical Engineering from NIT Raipur, and a Product Management Certification from Duke University. He is also a Certified SAFe Agilist, Certified Scrum Product Owner, Certified Scrum Master, and Pragmatic Certified Product Manager. Before Bidgely, he held key roles at FourKites, VMware, and JSW Steel, gaining extensive experience in data science, enterprise analytics, and process improvement. Beyond work, he enjoys origami and creative arts.

Location

Bengaluru

Work experience

Director of Product at Bidgely, Jan 2026 - Present · 8 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, Bidgely is an AI-powered SaaS company accelerating a clean energy future by enabling utilities to make data-driven energy decisions at scale. • Own product strategy and business outcomes across a portfolio of AI and analytics platforms, balancing revenue growth with long-term platform scalability. • Define and execute multi-year product vision aligned with company strategy, market trends, and customer needs. • Lead and develop high-performing product managers, setting strong standards for ownership, execution, and impact. • Drive cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to deliver outcome-driven roadmaps. • Partner with executive leadership on roadmap investments, monetization strategy, and revenue planning. • Engage directly with utility executives and strategic customers to shape product direction and close high-impact deals. #DirectorOfProduct #ProductLeadership #AI #Analytics #SaaS #EnergyInnovation #PlatformThinking

Principal Product Manager at Bidgely, Jan 2025 - Jan 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, Bidgely is an AI-powered SaaS company accelerating a clean energy future by enabling energy companies and consumers to make data-driven energy-related decisions. 🚀 Driving Growth, Revenue, and Innovation | Principal Product Manager, Analytics Workbench (AWB) ✨ Own & Scale Product Success: • P&L ownership of AWB, driving revenue growth and market expansion with a clear monetization strategy. • Led AWB’s transformation into a best-in-class BI platform, significantly increasing customer adoption and engagement. • Spearheaded data-driven GTM strategies, driving double-digit revenue growth through new feature monetization and market positioning. 💡 Strategic Leadership & Execution: • Defined and executed a high-impact product roadmap, aligning customer needs with business goals to accelerate AWB’s success. • Owned the end-to-end product lifecycle, from discovery to execution, ensuring feature adoption and measurable business impact. • Built a scalable analytics platform, leveraging AI to deliver actionable insights for utilities, driving increased contract value and retention. 📈 Market Influence & Business Growth: • Drove 400% YoY revenue growth, expanding AWB’s customer base and increasing ARR through innovative feature releases. • Strengthened product-market fit, optimizing AWB’s value proposition to align with industry trends and secure multimillion-dollar deals. • Partnered with sales & marketing to amplify AWB’s impact, ensuring strong pipeline growth and customer acquisition. #ProductOwnership #RevenueGrowth #AI #BI #SaaS #EnergyInnovation #GoToMarket #P&LOwnership #StrategicExecution

Senior Product Manager at Bidgely, Dec 2022 - Feb 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Bidgely is an AI-powered SaaS Company accelerating a clean energy future by enabling energy companies and consumers to make data-driven energy-related decisions. 🚀 Product Strategy & Innovation Leader | Analytics WorkBench (AWB) ✨ Key Achievements: • Crafted a visionary product strategy for AWB, aligning it with company objectives for sustained growth. • Led end-to-end development of AWB 2.0, elevating customer engagement and satisfaction significantly. • Collaborated with engineering for timely delivery of ML-based analytics features, guided by Utilities' market feedback. 💡 Strategic Vision & Execution: • Conducted successful product discovery, integrating market research for a forward-looking roadmap. • Owned GTM strategy for existing product, positioning new modules for market adoption and revenue growth. 📈 Market Impact & Visibility: • Managed and contributed to product marketing efforts, enhancing AWB's visibility and market presence. • Demonstrated strategic planning and roadmap management expertise, aligning business objectives with market trends. #ProductStrategy #Innovation #Leadership #Analytics #GrowthDriver #ProductMarketing #StrategicPlanning

Product Manager at FourKites, Inc., Mar 2021 - Dec 2022 · 1 yr 10 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, ✨ Key Contributions: • Led user discovery sessions, fueling the product roadmap with major enhancements. • Defined product vision and roadmap for AI/ML services, enhancing platform capabilities. • Identified and improved product KPIs through strategic pivots based on metrics. 🚀 Innovation & Collaboration: • Synthesized data from competitive analysis, market research, and win-loss reports, expanding the problem space. • Orchestrated collaboration with a team of 20 data scientists, implementing multiple machine-learning integrated services. • Worked closely with Product Marketing and Ops for GTM collateral, release notes, and KB articles. 🔍 Customer-Centric Approach: • Gathered insights from ~30 customer conversations, resulting in new feature offerings and enhanced usability. • Conducted product training sessions, serving as the lead resource for Sales & Client Services. 🛠️ Tech Solutions & Management: • Developed a comprehensive AI-based real-time visibility ETA solution for Ocean freight tracking. • Led and managed Sprint ceremonies, ensuring effective implementation of the product roadmap. • Established and managed relationships with vendors and partners for product improvement. 📊 Analytics & Communication: • Tracked product performance, communicated results internally, and developed action plans based on feedback. • Collaborated with the business development team to identify data partnership opportunities. 🌟 Skills: • Strategy, Problem Solving, Leadership, Data Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Science, Data Analytics, Product Marketing, Analytical Skills, Product Strategy, Data Visualization, Agile Methodologies. #ProductStrategy #Innovation #AIandML #Leadership #DataScience #Agile

Business Analyst II at VMware, Apr 2020 - Mar 2021 · 1 yr, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Conducted Process diagnosis to map the current As-Is for enterprise-level process improvement & planning of requirements • Led workshops to capture requirements for Business Use Cases resulting in process & technical solution design • Managed Change requirements for Agile software development methodology & reviewed potential risk and UX impact • Executed end to end reporting need for Product data in collaboration with BI and analytics Team. • Identified, developed and analyzed business Metrics & KPI´s, increasing the quality of master data across the enterprise • Organized Process & Data Quality documentation in master data domain using collaboration tools(i.e.Confluence,SharePoint) • Implemented Product setup model for Salesforce CPQ to optimize the quoting cycle leading to quicker closure of quotes • Spearheaded the transition of a SKU proliferation model into a Product & Pricing attribute driven model, Reduced SKUs readiness time for Quoting/Order Management availability • Data Governance Best Practices for product domain: Established open governance self-service model policy guidelines to democratize data preparation and consumption company-wide. (Governance Requirements Document / Collibra)

Business Analyst at VMware, May 2018 - Mar 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos, Bengaluru Area, India, • Planned & prioritized product backlog, optimized quarterly budget of $40K as a Product Owner of inventory/Product Master • Captured functional requirements and created BRD/ User Stories in collaborations with Cross-functional teams • Oversaw & revamped Enterprise Product Hierarchy Management which is used for Corporate reporting to the Wall street • Carried out Data analytics, query databases created & modified SQL Codes to derive data points for analysis • Remediated data quality issues for master data, suggesting short- & long term fix leading to a shorter quote & ordering cycle • Leveraged machine learning algorithms to optimize the product/pricing structure and suggested price level modification.

Six Sigma Green belt intern at KPMG India, Jan 2018 - Feb 2018 · 2 mos, Nashik, OEE Improvement for liquid spray line using DMAIC 6sigma methodology at Rainbow deco plas ltd

Management Student at Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management - SIOM, Jun 2016 - Apr 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos, Nashik, Maharashtra, India

Education

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Operations management, Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management - SIOM

Post Graduate Diploma in Data Science, Data Science, International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore