Headline

Product Manager @ Best Buy | Product Strategy| Data Products, AI/LLMs | I Help Organizations Build 0→1 Products That Turn Data & AI Into Measurable Business Outcomes

About

I am Rahul Karekar, a Product Manager building and scaling products across Retail, E-commerce, Data amp; AI, and enterprise technology. I specialize in taking products from 0→1 from identifying customer and business problems to shaping product strategy, roadmaps, PRDs, and scalable solutions. My experience spans data products, AI/GenAI, API integrations, omnichannel experiences, analytics, and workflow automation. Currently at Best Buy, I work across Data amp; AI products, partnering with Engineering, UX, Analytics, and business teams to turn complex problems into measurable outcomes. Previously, I built integration capabilities at RP Tech and worked on omnichannel and loyalty experiences at Tata Croma, giving me experience across both B2B and B2C product environments. What I bring to the table: • Product strategy, discovery, road mapping amp; 0→1 development • Data, AI/GenAI, APIs amp; integration products • Retail, e-commerce amp; omnichannel product experience • Customer-focused problem solving and data-driven decisions • Cross-functional leadership across Engineering, UX, Analytics Business I am currently exploring Product Manager opportunities with enterprise, retail, e-commerce, and product-led organizations, particularly in Mumbai and Bangalore If you’re building products and looking for someone who can connect customer problems, business goals, and technology feel free to reach out to me via DM or email : rkarekar31@gmail.com

Location

Mumbai

AI stack

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Work experience

Product Manager at Best Buy, Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Define product strategy, roadmap, and priorities for Data and AI products, translating complex business needs into scalable product solutions. Drive 0→1 product initiatives across data platforms, AI-enabled workflows, APIs, and analytics in collaboration with Engineering, UX, and Business teams Lead product discovery, PRDs, user stories, backlog prioritization, UAT, launches, and adoption across enterprise stakeholders Modernize legacy data platforms and reporting ecosystems, improving data accessibility, delivery efficiency, and analytics adoption Drive stakeholder alignment across business, technology, analytics, and external partners to deliver measurable product and operational outcomes

Assistant Product Manager at RP tech India, Aug 2024 - Sep 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Owned product strategy and roadmap for integration solutions across B2B and B2C platforms, balancing customer needs and technical priorities Led 0→1 API integrations for automated provisioning, asset synchronization, and workflow automation across enterprise clients Partnered with Engineering, UX, Sales, OEMs, and customers to translate pain points into prioritized product capabilities Managed PRDs, user stories, backlog prioritization, product launches, and post-release adoption across 40+ client accounts Used customer feedback, product adoption, and operational insights to continuously improve integration products and customer experience

Assistant Product Manager at Croma, Apr 2023 - Jun 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos, On-site, Drove omnichannel product initiatives across Croma stores, e-commerce, and the Tata Neu ecosystem Led Tata Neu loyalty integration across POS and digital channels, improving the customer experience across online and offline journeys Identified customer journey and checkout gaps and partnered with UX, Engineering, CRM, and Marketing teams to deliver product improvements Used customer behavior and product performance insights to identify opportunities across engagement, conversion, loyalty, and cross-sell Coordinated product launches and cross-functional execution across Store Operations, E-commerce, Technology, and Marketing

Product Associate at Croma, Apr 2021 - Mar 2023 · 2 yrs, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Marketing Intern at Mars, Jan 2021 - May 2021 · 5 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Sales and Market research performance of Mars and Wrigley products in Mumbai.

Product owner Freelancer at Buzzworks Business Services Pvt. Ltd., Apr 2020 - Jan 2022 · 1 yr 10 mos, Mumbai, Analyzed HRMS workflows and user needs to identify product gaps and opportunities for feature improvements Translated business requirements into user stories, functional specifications, workflows, and acceptance criteria Collaborated with Engineering and Design teams to develop and enhance HRMS capabilities Supported UAT, release planning, defect resolution, documentation, and user enablement Analyzed user feedback and product data to support prioritization and post-launch product improvements

Education

AI Product Management, Product Management, HelloPM

PGDM, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, IES Management College and Research Centre