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Founder & Product Manager | AI, Supply Chain & Operations | ex-Microsoft

About

With over nine years of diverse experience in product management, software development, and supply chain optimization, I am currently the Founder and Product Lead at Xewali Collective, a design-led craft brand rooted in Assam. I am committed to fostering meaningful connections through storytelling, thoughtful product strategies, and exceptional customer experiences, while driving sustainable and scalable operations. At Xewali Collective, I have built the brand from the ground up, leading initiatives from product strategy and supplier partnerships to pricing strategy, brand identity, and digital presence. My prior experience as Product Manager 2 at Microsoft further honed my skills in product lifecycle management, user-centric design, and supply chain optimization, enabling impactful outcomes such as inventory savings and revenue growth. I thrive at the intersection of design, technology, and commerce, bringing creativity and operational excellence to every endeavor.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude code

claude

lovable

replit

Framer AI

Vercel AI SDK

Work experience

Founder at Xewali Collective, Jan 2026 - Present · 9 mos, Bengaluru, Founded Xewali Collective, a design-led craft brand rooted in Assam, focused on bringing functional handcrafted objects into contemporary everyday living through thoughtful design, storytelling, and customer experience. • Built the brand from 0→1, leading product strategy, customer positioning, go-to-market planning, and the end-to-end launch journey. • Managed cross-functional execution across supplier partnerships, product curation, sourcing, pricing strategy, packaging design, brand identity, catalogue development, and digital presence. • Established a small-batch operating model balancing craftsmanship, quality, unit economics, and customer experience.

Product Manager 2 at Microsoft, May 2020 - Sep 2025 · 5 yrs 5 mos, Bengaluru, ● Delivered end-to-end capabilities for Demand Planning, Inventory Optimization, and Order Fulfillment, enhancing Microsoft’s supply chain operations. ● Drove product vision, roadmap, and execution across the full lifecycle—leading global stakeholder alignment and successful go-lives with Hypercare support. ● Enabled ~$15M in inventory savings and $235M in revenue through key initiatives like Drop Ship Fulfillment and Hybrid Build-to-Order automation. ● Led global collaboration across NA, EMEA, and APAC, ensuring cross-functional alignment, timely delivery, and risk mitigation. ● Championed user-centric design through stakeholder workshops, user research, and iterative feedback cycles. ● Recognized with “Mountain Mover” and “Unsung Heroes” awards for leadership, impact, and operational excellence.

Program Manager Intern at Microsoft, Apr 2019 - May 2019 · 2 mos, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Software Engineer at Cybage Software, Jul 2014 - Mar 2018 · 3 yrs 9 mos, ● Developed and enhanced web applications across e-commerce, advertising, and open-source domains using Python, AngularJS, Perl, and AWS technologies. ● Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design scalable systems, automate workflows, and deliver localized product experiences for global users. ● Led feature implementation, automation scripting, and backend data validation for campaign tracking across platforms like Facebook and Twitter. ● Applied internationalization frameworks to optimize UX for multi-regional markets, enabling localized site versions in English, French, and Canadian locales. ● Contributed to code reviews, debugging, and client communication, supporting issue resolution and ensuring timely delivery. ● Built a strong foundation in system thinking, agile collaboration, and user-focused development—critical skills for bridging technical and business needs in product management.

Education

Master of Business Administration, International Business, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Science, Manipal institute of technology