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Saurabh M.

Principal ProdMan at HowNow

Mumbai

11+ years of work experience

HowNow
Apr 20265 mosPresent

HowNow
Jun 20215 yrsMay 2026

HowNow
Feb 20215 mosJun 2021

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders and customers to ensure product alignment with business objectives. - Created an optimized user experience for the product, resulting in around a 30% increase in customer satisfaction over 2 quarters. - Optimized team productivity by creating a comprehensive product knowledge database, resulting in 40% decrease in onboarding time for new hires and an approximately 25% increase in first-call resolutions. - Spearheaded a redesign of product communication processes, resulting in a 35% decrease in customer support inquiries. - Earned expedited promotion to Senior PM after <6 months as a Product Manager, owing to superior delivery and performance.
BNP Paribas
Apr 20191 yr 11 mosFeb 2021

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

- Designed comprehensive solutions and functional specifications for BNP Paribas' flagship Global Trade Finance Application (iVision), exhibiting expertise in product knowledge, software design and Product Documentation. - Ensured superior delivery quality at each stage of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for the critical Global Trade Finance Application (iVision), emphasizing attention to detail and efficiency. Collaboratively drove project success by actively engaging with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, stakeholders, and quality assurance teams, to align objectives and achieve project milestones. - Demonstrated an ability to adapt to evolving project requirements and optimize processes to maintain project efficiency, ultimately contributing to the successful development and deployment of iVision. - Exhibited a strong focus on problem-solving and analytical thinking, leveraging technical and business acumen to make informed decisions that enhanced the functionality and performance of the Global Trade Finance Application (iVision) for BNP Paribas.
BNP Paribas
Apr 20181 yrMar 2019

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

- Spearheaded critical improvements (optimization and efficiency) and process redesign as a core member of SWIFT Releases 2018 and 2019 within the flagship Global Trade Finance Application (iVision), exhibiting adeptness in enhancing system functionality and efficiency while improving user experience. - Innovatively designed and implemented a Python-based work-log automation system, revolutionizing time-logging procedures and eliminating manual efforts 100%, ultimately driving a substantial increase in productivity and accuracy. - Led the design and development of a cutting-edge real-time dashboard for the Global Trade Finance Operations center, dramatically reducing pre-processing time per transaction from hours to instantaneous rendering, resulting in a remarkable ~100% reduction in processing time and a significant surge in transaction volumes. - Recognized as a Knewtion Awards for Innovation Finalist at the National Level, underscoring dedication to creativity and excellence in software engineering, further contributing to a culture of innovation within the organization.
BNP Paribas
Jun 201710 mosMar 2018

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

- Core team member for SWIFT Releases 2017 and 2018 within the prominent Global Trade Finance Application (iVision), demonstrating key involvement in critical software releases and updates. - Pioneered the development of an Automated Test Suite for Minimal Testing, leveraging iMacros and Sonarqube, to significantly enhance testing efficiency, reduce manual intervention to negligible levels, and achieve a 75% reduction in testing time, all while maintaining a high standard of code quality and test coverage. - Solely spearheaded the integration of GST into the existing system, showcasing proficiency in adapting and upgrading software to comply with changing regulatory requirements and ensuring seamless operations within the application. - Co-founded 'Accelerators,' an in-house repository of reusable solutions, further highlighting the proactive role in fostering a culture of efficiency, knowledge sharing, and innovation within the organization. - Recognized as a Knewtion Awards for Innovation Finalist at the National Level, underscoring a commitment to creativity, innovation, and excellence in software engineering, contributing to a dynamic and innovative work environment.
May 20151 yr 4 mosAug 2016

Mumbai, Maharashtra, Indi

Co-founded and successfully led a T-shirt merchandising venture, overseeing major aspects of the business from inception to execution, specializing in catering to diverse college events.
Pepatho (Formerly Pen Paper Thoughts)
Apr 20142 yrs 1 moApr 2016

Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Edited and proofread dozens of articles on the blog on a daily basis. Ran a bunch of competitions on the blog. Introduced budding writers to the world of blogging, and mentored students about the blogging space. Chiefly instrumental in scaling readership from 350 to around 24,000.
Computer Society of India-TSEC
Apr 20141 yr 1 moApr 2015

Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Managed the Research Projects Division of CSI-TSEC along with the Chief Technical Head. Worked in harmony with SYNC-CSI TSEC (The Project Club) and churned out novel and innovative technologies that are commercially viable. Mentored half a dozen freshers on Hardware, Software, Innovation, Design, and the process of turning your project into a Product.

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Education

Thadomal Shahani Engineering college

Bachelor's Degree, Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering

Thadomal Shahani Engineering college

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Headline

Principal ProdMan at HowNow

About

Product guy. Ideasmith. Likes building products that serve at large. Can sometimes be found designing roadmaps to random achievements.

Location

Mumbai

AI stack

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Work experience

Principal Product Manager at HowNow, Apr 2026 - Present · 5 mos

Senior Product Manager at HowNow, Jun 2021 - May 2026 · 5 yrs

Product Manager at HowNow, Feb 2021 - Jun 2021 · 5 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, - Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders and customers to ensure product alignment with business objectives. - Created an optimized user experience for the product, resulting in around a 30% increase in customer satisfaction over 2 quarters. - Optimized team productivity by creating a comprehensive product knowledge database, resulting in 40% decrease in onboarding time for new hires and an approximately 25% increase in first-call resolutions. - Spearheaded a redesign of product communication processes, resulting in a 35% decrease in customer support inquiries. - Earned expedited promotion to Senior PM after <6 months as a Product Manager, owing to superior delivery and performance.

Business Analyst at BNP Paribas, Apr 2019 - Feb 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, - Designed comprehensive solutions and functional specifications for BNP Paribas' flagship Global Trade Finance Application (iVision), exhibiting expertise in product knowledge, software design and Product Documentation. - Ensured superior delivery quality at each stage of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for the critical Global Trade Finance Application (iVision), emphasizing attention to detail and efficiency. Collaboratively drove project success by actively engaging with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, stakeholders, and quality assurance teams, to align objectives and achieve project milestones. - Demonstrated an ability to adapt to evolving project requirements and optimize processes to maintain project efficiency, ultimately contributing to the successful development and deployment of iVision. - Exhibited a strong focus on problem-solving and analytical thinking, leveraging technical and business acumen to make informed decisions that enhanced the functionality and performance of the Global Trade Finance Application (iVision) for BNP Paribas.

Software Engineer at BNP Paribas, Apr 2018 - Mar 2019 · 1 yr, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, - Spearheaded critical improvements (optimization and efficiency) and process redesign as a core member of SWIFT Releases 2018 and 2019 within the flagship Global Trade Finance Application (iVision), exhibiting adeptness in enhancing system functionality and efficiency while improving user experience. - Innovatively designed and implemented a Python-based work-log automation system, revolutionizing time-logging procedures and eliminating manual efforts 100%, ultimately driving a substantial increase in productivity and accuracy. - Led the design and development of a cutting-edge real-time dashboard for the Global Trade Finance Operations center, dramatically reducing pre-processing time per transaction from hours to instantaneous rendering, resulting in a remarkable ~100% reduction in processing time and a significant surge in transaction volumes. - Recognized as a Knewtion Awards for Innovation Finalist at the National Level, underscoring dedication to creativity and excellence in software engineering, further contributing to a culture of innovation within the organization.

Jr. Software Engineer at BNP Paribas, Jun 2017 - Mar 2018 · 10 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, - Core team member for SWIFT Releases 2017 and 2018 within the prominent Global Trade Finance Application (iVision), demonstrating key involvement in critical software releases and updates. - Pioneered the development of an Automated Test Suite for Minimal Testing, leveraging iMacros and Sonarqube, to significantly enhance testing efficiency, reduce manual intervention to negligible levels, and achieve a 75% reduction in testing time, all while maintaining a high standard of code quality and test coverage. - Solely spearheaded the integration of GST into the existing system, showcasing proficiency in adapting and upgrading software to comply with changing regulatory requirements and ensuring seamless operations within the application. - Co-founded 'Accelerators,' an in-house repository of reusable solutions, further highlighting the proactive role in fostering a culture of efficiency, knowledge sharing, and innovation within the organization. - Recognized as a Knewtion Awards for Innovation Finalist at the National Level, underscoring a commitment to creativity, innovation, and excellence in software engineering, contributing to a dynamic and innovative work environment.

Co-Founder at TeeQs, May 2015 - Aug 2016 · 1 yr 4 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, Indi, Co-founded and successfully led a T-shirt merchandising venture, overseeing major aspects of the business from inception to execution, specializing in catering to diverse college events.

Editor-in-Chief at Pepatho (Formerly Pen Paper Thoughts), Apr 2014 - Apr 2016 · 2 yrs 1 mo, Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Edited and proofread dozens of articles on the blog on a daily basis. Ran a bunch of competitions on the blog. Introduced budding writers to the world of blogging, and mentored students about the blogging space. Chiefly instrumental in scaling readership from 350 to around 24,000.

Technical Head - Hardware at Computer Society of India-TSEC, Apr 2014 - Apr 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo, Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Managed the Research Projects Division of CSI-TSEC along with the Chief Technical Head. Worked in harmony with SYNC-CSI TSEC (The Project Club) and churned out novel and innovative technologies that are commercially viable. Mentored half a dozen freshers on Hardware, Software, Innovation, Design, and the process of turning your project into a Product.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering, Thadomal Shahani Engineering college