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Shardoola S Konandur

Product Analyst / Manager cum SDE

Bengaluru

5+ years of work experience

Light & Wonder India
Mar 20251 yr 7 mosPresent

On-site

Agile Execution: Actively contributed to the full SDLC within an Agile framework, participating in sprint planning and trade-off discussions to meet aggressive market deadlines. Feature Innovation: Enhanced the TableView application by identifying and fixing critical bottlenecks, improving system reliability for global casino operators. Roadmap Impact: Developed a real-time live-streaming prototype during the Sysrupt Hackathon (3rd Place); successfully influenced the product leadership to adopt the feature into the formal future product roadmap. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with QA and Product owners to ensure feature releases met strict compliance and regulatory standards in the gaming industry.
Light & Wonder India
Mar 20241 yr 1 moMar 2025

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Product Growth: Led the modernization of the Engage Cage Credit UI, delivering 15+ features that directly resulted in a 10% increase in user engagement and improved new customer acquisition. Legacy Transformation: Spearheaded the migration of the WCM Admin platform from legacy AngularJS to Angular 15. Managed technical debt while ensuring zero downtime for revenue-critical systems. Full-Stack Ownership: Developed robust REST APIs and high-performance UI modules using Angular and .NET, bridging the gap between complex backend logic and intuitive user experiences. Quality & Strategy: Implemented Cypress-based automated testing suites, reducing regression cycles and ensuring high-velocity delivery aligned with business roadmaps.
Oct 20231 yr 1 moOct 2024

Mysore, Karnataka, India

"Can you build a 'Starbucks' experience for ₹10?" That was the challenge I set for myself with Nam Kannada Amruth Chaha. As a Product Manager, I believe great products aren't just digital—they are solutions to real-world friction. I saw that students and young professionals in Mysuru lacked a modern, quiet workspace that didn't charge a premium. By applying Lean Startup principles, I launched a minimalist community café. I handled everything from User Research (Customer Archetypes) to Operational Scaling. It taught me more about unit economics, customer loyalty, and "failing fast" than any textbook ever could. The Vision: Launched a "Premium Experience at Local Pricing" café concept, designed to provide students and remote workers a Starbucks-like ambiance (minimalist interiors, free Wi-Fi) with high-quality tea/coffee at an accessible price point ($0.12/Rs. 10). Market Research & Positioning: Conducted extensive consumer behavior studies in the Jayanagar/Mysuru area to identify gaps in the "Third Space" (work-from-cafe) market for the budget-conscious youth segment. Launch & Growth: Orchestrated a high-impact launch strategy resulting in 300+ walk-ins on Day 1. Sustained a daily average revenue of ₹2,000+ through iterative menu optimization. Operational Excellence: Managed end-to-end P&L, supply chain logistics, and vendor relations. Implemented data-driven inventory controls to reduce food spoilage and optimize overhead costs.
Light & Wonder India
Aug 20221 yr 8 mosMar 2024

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

•Took proactive steps to implement innovative solutions and willingly embraced calculated risks, resulting in improved outcomes and increased team efficiency Through sysrupt.Placed 3rd in the competiton. •Learned JMeter and utilized it to assist my colleagues in managing their workload more efficiently. While there may have been instances where I faced challenges, I consistently ensured that tasks were completed on time, demonstrating my commitment to delivering results in a timely manner. •Swiftly learnt Wix Installer within a week, swiftly implementing crucial fixes on the alert installer. My accomplishment was a result of my dedicated individual efforts combined with valuable guidance from my colleagues •Successfully acquired knowledge in TableView application development, actively contributing to bug fixes and implementing new features within tight timelines.
ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization
Mar 20222 mosApr 2022

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

My internship involved on working on Nano satellite receiver using SDR(software defined radio) and re-designing a website for INMC .
Feb 20211 yr 5 mosJun 2022

Banglore

Zwalpa is a Modern social media platform made By-For Kannadigas, Zwalpa allows user's to meet new people by connecting rural and urban Karnataka. Zwalpa was Made to be quantum leap in socializing in Karnataka.

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Education

Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, BANGALORE

Bachelor's degree, Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician

Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, BANGALORE

20184 yrs2022
kendriya vidyalaya

12 cbse, Computer Science

kendriya vidyalaya

20105 yrs2015

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Headline

Product Analyst / Manager cum SDE

About

I am a Product-minded Engineer with 3+ years of experience bridging the gap between complex system architecture and seamless user experiences. At Light & Wonder, I didn't just write code; I owned features that drove a 10% increase in user engagement and acquisition. My journey is defined by a "0 → 1" mindset. Whether it was founding Zwalpa (Karnataka’s first regional social platform) and onboarding 1,000 users on Day 1, or launching a community-focused cafe to solve the "workspace gap" for students, I obsess over user pain points and unit economics. What I bring to the table: 🚀 Entrepreneurial Grit: Experience in market research, PRDs, and Figma wireframing. 🛠️ Technical Depth: Ability to speak the language of engineering (SQL, APIs, System Design) to ensure feasible, scalable roadmaps. 📊 Data-Driven Strategy: A focus on KPIs, North Star metrics, and iterative experimentation. I am now looking to transition into a Product Management role where I can build high-impact products that solve real-world problems at scale.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

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Work experience

Software Engineer at Light & Wonder India, Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos, On-site, Agile Execution: Actively contributed to the full SDLC within an Agile framework, participating in sprint planning and trade-off discussions to meet aggressive market deadlines. Feature Innovation: Enhanced the TableView application by identifying and fixing critical bottlenecks, improving system reliability for global casino operators. Roadmap Impact: Developed a real-time live-streaming prototype during the Sysrupt Hackathon (3rd Place); successfully influenced the product leadership to adopt the feature into the formal future product roadmap. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with QA and Product owners to ensure feature releases met strict compliance and regulatory standards in the gaming industry.

Senior Associate Software Developer at Light & Wonder India, Mar 2024 - Mar 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Product Growth: Led the modernization of the Engage Cage Credit UI, delivering 15+ features that directly resulted in a 10% increase in user engagement and improved new customer acquisition. Legacy Transformation: Spearheaded the migration of the WCM Admin platform from legacy AngularJS to Angular 15. Managed technical debt while ensuring zero downtime for revenue-critical systems. Full-Stack Ownership: Developed robust REST APIs and high-performance UI modules using Angular and .NET, bridging the gap between complex backend logic and intuitive user experiences. Quality & Strategy: Implemented Cypress-based automated testing suites, reducing regression cycles and ensuring high-velocity delivery aligned with business roadmaps.

Resturant owner at Nam kannada amruth chaha cafe, Oct 2023 - Oct 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo, Mysore, Karnataka, India, "Can you build a 'Starbucks' experience for ₹10?" That was the challenge I set for myself with Nam Kannada Amruth Chaha. As a Product Manager, I believe great products aren't just digital—they are solutions to real-world friction. I saw that students and young professionals in Mysuru lacked a modern, quiet workspace that didn't charge a premium. By applying Lean Startup principles, I launched a minimalist community café. I handled everything from User Research (Customer Archetypes) to Operational Scaling. It taught me more about unit economics, customer loyalty, and "failing fast" than any textbook ever could. The Vision: Launched a "Premium Experience at Local Pricing" café concept, designed to provide students and remote workers a Starbucks-like ambiance (minimalist interiors, free Wi-Fi) with high-quality tea/coffee at an accessible price point ($0.12/Rs. 10). Market Research & Positioning: Conducted extensive consumer behavior studies in the Jayanagar/Mysuru area to identify gaps in the "Third Space" (work-from-cafe) market for the budget-conscious youth segment. Launch & Growth: Orchestrated a high-impact launch strategy resulting in 300+ walk-ins on Day 1. Sustained a daily average revenue of ₹2,000+ through iterative menu optimization. Operational Excellence: Managed end-to-end P&L, supply chain logistics, and vendor relations. Implemented data-driven inventory controls to reduce food spoilage and optimize overhead costs.

Associate Software Developer at Light & Wonder India, Aug 2022 - Mar 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, •Took proactive steps to implement innovative solutions and willingly embraced calculated risks, resulting in improved outcomes and increased team efficiency Through sysrupt.Placed 3rd in the competiton. •Learned JMeter and utilized it to assist my colleagues in managing their workload more efficiently. While there may have been instances where I faced challenges, I consistently ensured that tasks were completed on time, demonstrating my commitment to delivering results in a timely manner. •Swiftly learnt Wix Installer within a week, swiftly implementing crucial fixes on the alert installer. My accomplishment was a result of my dedicated individual efforts combined with valuable guidance from my colleagues •Successfully acquired knowledge in TableView application development, actively contributing to bug fixes and implementing new features within tight timelines.

Intern at ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization, Mar 2022 - Apr 2022 · 2 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, My internship involved on working on Nano satellite receiver using SDR(software defined radio) and re-designing a website for INMC .

Co-Founder at Zwalpa, Feb 2021 - Jun 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos, Banglore, Zwalpa is a Modern social media platform made By-For Kannadigas, Zwalpa allows user's to meet new people by connecting rural and urban Karnataka. Zwalpa was Made to be quantum leap in socializing in Karnataka.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, BANGALORE

12 cbse, Computer Science, kendriya vidyalaya