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End-to-End Product Manager | 13+ Years of Building Products | 0 to 1, 1 to 10, Product Strategy, Execution & Process | Product Leader | Systems thinking | Dev, QA, BA, Integration | Turning Ideas into Scalable Products

About

Most product leaders understand a product from one perspective. I have built products from almost every perspective. Over the last 13+ years, I have worked across the entire Software Development Lifecycle as a Software Developer, QA Engineer, Business Analyst, Product Owner, Scrum Master, Project Manager, Program Manager, Delivery Leader, and Product Leader. This cross-functional journey has given me a unique ability to connect business strategy, customer needs, technology, operations, and execution into a single outcome: products that deliver measurable business value. I specialize in turning ambiguity into execution. Whether it's defining product strategy, launching new initiatives, scaling delivery organizations, improving development processes, aligning stakeholders, managing cross-functional teams, or transforming customer problems into product opportunities, I thrive where complexity, uncertainty, and growth intersect. Throughout my career, I have: ✅ Built and scaled products across multiple domains and industries ✅ Led cross-functional teams spanning Product, Engineering, QA, Design, Operations, and Business ✅ Managed end-to-end product lifecycles from discovery and strategy through delivery and growth ✅ Established Agile and Scrum practices across teams and organizations ✅ Driven roadmap planning, stakeholder alignment, prioritization, and execution ✅ Delivered enterprise SaaS, platform, and customer-facing solutions ✅ Bridged the gap between business objectives and technical implementation What makes my background different is that I don't view products through a single lens. I understand how engineers think because I have written code. I understand quality because I have owned testing. I understand delivery because I have managed programs and releases. I understand business because I have translated strategy into execution. And I understand customers because every successful product begins with solving real problems. Today, I am exploring leadership opportunities across Product Management, Product Ownership, Program Management, Technical Program Management, Delivery Leadership, Product Operations, and Product Strategy roles where I can help organizations scale products, teams, and outcomes. Core Expertise: Product Management | Product Strategy | Product Ownership | Agile Transformation | Scrum | Product Discovery | Roadmapping | Stakeholder Management | Delivery Management | SaaS Products | Platform Products | Cross-Functional Leadership | SDLC | Process Improvement | Team Leadership | Customer Experience | Digital Transformation

Location

India

AI stack

antigravity

claude

gemini

manus

openai

Kimi Code

Work experience

Senior Product Manager (Product Strategy and Process Innovation) at S3 Group Inc, Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 · 3 mos, Hybrid, Owned platform-level strategy, operating models, and execution across iPaaS, OMS, IAM, EDI, and internal tooling, with a mandate to remove scale blockers across product, delivery, customization, and compliance. Focused on converting delivery-heavy systems into configurable, productized platforms that reduced onboarding time, protected roadmap velocity, and unlocked new revenue paths. Key Impact 1: Delivered an AI-assisted, configuration-driven iPaaS prototype in ~20 hours, eliminating hard-coded integrations. 2: Reduced enterprise onboarding from weeks/months to minutes by decoupling OMS/WMS dependencies. 3: Defined a plugin-based, containerized customization architecture, enabling client-specific extensions without core rewrites. 4: Introduced a core platform vs. customization team execution model, balancing roadmap speed with bespoke demand. 5: Implemented a dynamic RBAC-based IAM, enabling secure, multi-tenant access across products. 6: Established delivery and release governance, significantly reducing escalations and execution friction. 7: Created a multi-compliance development strategy, prioritizing shared controls so engineering built once while audits followed incrementally. 8: Partnered with Sales and Leadership to establish a continuous roadmap and market feedback loops. 9: Identified and positioned internal platform capabilities as a standalone product opportunity (~$50B TAM). 10: Led hiring, team ownership, and performance management for the platform/product team. 11: Acted as primary escalation owner for high-priority enterprise issues. Platforms iPaaS • OMS • IAM • EDI • Internal API & automation tooling Chief Product Officer, CPO, Chief Project Officer, Chief Information Officer, CIO, Chief Technical Officer, CTO, Chief Operations Officer, COO, Chief of Staff, CoS, VP of Product, VP Product, Vice President of Product, VP of Product Management, VP Product Management, SVP of Product, SVP Product, Senior Vice President of Product

Product Manager at S3 Group Inc, Oct 2024 - Jun 2025 · 9 mos, Bengaluru, Owned product execution, technical discovery, and delivery enablement across iPaaS, EDI, OMS, IAM, and internal tooling, with a strong focus on integrations, onboarding efficiency, and delivery maturity. Worked hands-on with engineering, QA, support, and customers to convert fragmented workflows and bespoke integrations into structured, scalable product capabilities. Key Contributions Drove 15+ cross-functional initiatives spanning product delivery, process optimization, Jira workflow design, support re-engineering, and release governance. Owned EDI product enhancements, analyzing customer pain points and delivering features that streamlined B2B partner integrations. Identified fragility in hard-coded OMS/WMS integrations and built an early iPaaS proof-of-concept to validate a configuration-driven model. Defined OMS rules and workflows for automated inventory, order, and shipping decisioning. Established sprint planning, feedback loops, and release workflows, accelerating delivery and reducing rollout risk. Designed modular, plugin-based customization strategies, enabling client-specific extensions without impacting core architecture. Optimized Jira workflows, creating custom sprint templates that improved predictability, transparency, and cross-team collaboration. Built an internal Mock API framework, enabling parallel frontend–backend development and reducing QA cycle time. Partnered with SMEs and enterprise clients to gather requirements, define solutions, and support high-priority issues. Contributed to the rollout of IAM with RBAC, improving enterprise security posture and compliance readiness. Products iPaaS (early prototype) • EDI Platform • OMS • IAM • Internal developer & QA tooling VP of Project Management, VP Project Management, Vice President of Project Management, VP of Program Management, VP Program Management, Vice President of Program Management, VP of Engineering, VP of Operations, Head of Product, Head of Products

Director of Product Management at Referise, Feb 2023 - Jul 2026 · 3 yrs 6 mos, Remote, (Stealth B2B2C and B2C web and mobile-based SaaS applications) Founded and led multiple zero-to-one B2B2C and B2C products, owning product vision, strategy, roadmap, execution, and go-to-market from ideation through launch. Operated as Founder, Product Manager, Product Owner, and Technical Product Manager, with hands-on ownership across discovery, UX, requirements, delivery, and growth. Key Responsibilities & Impact Defined product vision, MVP scope, and roadmaps for multi-sided platforms (recruiters, employers, candidates, and consumers). Conducted market research, user interviews, and discovery with recruiters, hiring managers, employers, and end users. Designed UI/UX flows, wireframes, and clickable prototypes to validate assumptions before development. Authored PRDs, epics, user stories, and backlogs, prioritizing features based on value, effort, and growth impact. Led cross-functional teams and freelancers across engineering, design, and marketing. Owned delivery planning, sprint execution, prioritization, and cost controls in a lean startup environment. Designed and tested monetization strategies, including ad-based revenue via ad network integrations. Built feedback loops using analytics and user behavior data to guide iteration and feature investment. Drove product-led growth through continuous UX refinement and experimentation. Balanced B2B needs (recruiters, employers) with B2C experience (candidates, gamers) in shared platforms. Products Recruitment Platform (B2B2C): Recruiter workflows, job marketplace, and candidate engagement platform (MERN). Gaming Platform (B2C): Web and mobile gaming platform focused on engagement and retention (MERN). MarTech Platform (B2B): Advertising, campaign management, and performance tooling. Head of Product Management, Head of Project Management, Head of Program Management, Head of Portfolio, Head of PMO, Head of Product Strategy, Head of Product Design, Director of Product Management, Director of Product

Product Manager at Tricon Infotech, Apr 2021 - Feb 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos, Bengaluru, Tricon Infotech | SaaS Fintech – Lending Platforms Owned end-to-end product management and delivery for a SaaS-based lending platform, aligning business, regulatory, and technical priorities to drive adoption, scale, and execution efficiency. Operated as Product Manager, Product Owner, and Delivery Lead, with full accountability across roadmap, team execution, and outcomes. Key Responsibilities & Impact Led a 15-member cross-functional team across engineering, QA, and business stakeholders. Owned the full product lifecycle from ideation to delivery, including roadmap planning, sprint execution, UAT, and releases. Championed Agile delivery (Scrum & Kanban), achieving consistent on-time sprint completion with zero spillovers. Defined an API-aligned feature bundling strategy, grouping related stories to accelerate backlog execution. Fully cleared the assigned product backlog, completing fractional product ownership scope end-to-end. Expanded lending capabilities to support multiple loan types, driving a 40% increase in loan submissions. Introduced a loan-issue tagging mechanism, improving issue visibility and reducing resolution time by 10%. Reduced roadmap and delivery debt (~39%) through disciplined prioritization and resource optimization. Defined a strategy to transition client communication from email to an analytics-ready ticketing platform, improving issue tracking, KPIs, and client transparency. Established technical debt governance, ensuring incremental debt reduction every sprint without pausing feature delivery. Designed wireframes and UI flows to align stakeholders before development. Worked closely with senior stakeholders to translate complex business and regulatory needs into actionable product features. Drove continuous improvement through retrospectives, feedback loops, and delivery metrics. Product Lending Management System: Mortgage and credit risk platform supporting multiple loan products. Director of Products, Product Director

Project Manager / Product manager at Paradiso Learning, Jun 2019 - Mar 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos, Pune, Owned end-to-end product and project delivery for a SaaS-based Learning Management System (LMS) across K-12, cybersecurity, healthcare, and enterprise training clients in the US, UK, and Australia. Promoted based on delivery impact and subsequently entrusted with larger, multi-region accounts and complex integrations. Key Impact Delivered full lifecycle ownership (discovery → planning → UAT → launch) for up to 11 concurrent clients. Led zero-to-one LMS development in ~3 months, including course management, reporting, and enterprise authentication. Owned web, iOS, and Android delivery as primary technical and delivery lead. Drove Agile execution (Scrum/Kanban), improving delivery speed by ~20%. Led API and integration management, including US government portals (iLookOut, OCCRA). Delivered and stabilized enterprise integrations with Salesforce, UltiPro HRMS, Whatfix, ILookout. Built a multi-tenant migration plugin (Docebo → LMS, CSV-driven) and executed cross-version migrations. Resolved Active Directory identity defects across ~500K records, restoring data integrity. Converted an LMS into an e-commerce platform with anonymous course previews, unlocking a new revenue stream. Partnered with sales on requirements, demos, and solutioning for enterprise clients. Mentored and trained junior project managers on delivery practices, tools, and product workflows. Platforms LMS (web, iOS, Android) • Integrations • Migration tooling Senior Director of Product, Senior Director of Product Management, Director of Project Management, Director of Program Management, Project Director, Program Director, PMO Director, Portfolio Director, Engineering Director, Director of Technical Product Management, Director of Product //Operations, Principal Product Manager, Principal PM, Staff Product Manager, Staff PM, Principal Project Manager, Staff Project Manager, Principal Program Manager, Staff Program Manager, Principal Product Owner, Lead Product Manager, Lead PM

Junior Project Manager at Paradiso Learning, Mar 2019 - Jun 2019 · 4 mos, Pune, Maharashtra, India, Supported delivery of a cloud-based Learning Management System (LMS) by coordinating execution across engineering, QA, design, and client stakeholders during high-growth phases. Built strong fundamentals in project management, Agile execution, and client communication, which directly led to promotion into a Product Manager / Project Manager role. Key Contributions Assisted in sprint planning, backlog grooming, task tracking, and release coordination using Agile (Scrum). Acted as the day-to-day client coordination point, managing requirements, timelines, and change requests. Prepared project documentation, BRDs, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Supported UAT cycles, defect triage, and production release readiness. Coordinated delivery across web, Android, and iOS platforms. Gained hands-on exposure to LMS modules, content management, reporting, user roles, and permissions. Used tools like JIRA, Confluence, and client collaboration platforms to maintain delivery visibility. Identified process gaps and delivery risks early, improving predictability and communication. Earned trust from leadership and clients through consistent delivery, ownership mindset, and execution reliability.

Software Developer at Raster and vector, Aug 2015 - Nov 2017 · 2 yrs 4 mos, On-site, Project: POS (Point of Sale) Application Stakeholder Collaboration: Proactively engaged stakeholders to gather and refine requirements for new POS application features, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives and user needs. Technical Communication: Facilitated detailed technical discussions with client teams to clarify requirements and gain deeper insights, enabling precise and effective feature development. Implementation Planning: Developed comprehensive implementation plans, defining technical scope, setting achievable timelines, and allocating resources to guarantee successful delivery and seamless integration. Architectural Design: Partnered with the development team to design and implement scalable, high-performance, and maintainable architectural frameworks for feature integration. Integration Strategy: Collaborated closely with team members to select and apply optimal architecture and design patterns, ensuring smooth incorporation of new features into the existing system. Risk Management: Conducted thorough risk assessments early in the development lifecycle and implemented proactive mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions. Product Lead, Group Product Manager, GPM, Lead Project Manager, Project Lead, Project Leader, Senior Project Lead, Lead Program Manager, Program Lead, Senior Product Manager, Sr Product Manager, Sr. Product Manager, Senior PM, Sr PM, SPM, Senior Project Manager, Sr Project Manager, Sr. Project Manager, Senior Program Manager, Sr Program Manager, Sr. Program Manager, Senior Product Owner, Sr Product Owner, Technical Product Manager, Technical PM, TPM, Technical Project Manager, Technical Program Manager, Tech Program Manager, Engineering Project Manager, EPM, Technical Manager, Tech Manager, Manager IT, IT Manager, Information Technology Manager, IT Project Manager, IT Program Manager, IT Delivery Manager, Software Project Manager, Engineering Manager, Software Development Manager, Product Manager, PM

Software Developer at Thincnext, Mar 2013 - Jul 2015 · 2 y 4 mo, Bangalore, (IT Services) Feature Development: Designed, coded, and integrated new features with a focus on clean, efficient, and scalable code, ensuring smooth system integration. Technical Analysis & Requirements Gathering: Collaborated with stakeholders to translate business needs into detailed technical specifications and execution plans. Implementation Planning: Developed comprehensive plans for feature integration, including scope definition, timeline estimation, and resource allocation for timely delivery. Architectural Design: Crafted optimal system architectures and design patterns to enhance performance, scalability, and maintainability. Testing & Quality Assurance: Led thorough testing phases, including test plan creation, execution, and issue resolution to uphold high-quality standards. Risk Management: Conducted risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to ensure project stability and minimize disruptions.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science, K.L.E. Society's S. Nijalingappa College (KLE SNC), Bengaluru

Mathematics and Computer Science, Higher Secondary School - India

Public links

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