Product Manager (Transitioning) | Shipped DripCheck | RICE, AARRR, JTBD, User Research, 0→1 | Ex-Accenture

Mumbai · Hybrid

Mumbai · Hybrid






Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Information Technology
GL bajaj institute of technology and management
High school
St. John’s senior secondary school
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I'm a Product Manager transitioning from engineering. Here's my foundation: SHIPPED: - DripCheck (AI-powered fashion app, live on Apple App Store), designed end-to-end, conducted 100+ user interviews, built go-to-market strategy - 3+ consumer products tested with real users TRAINED: - AI PM Launchpad Certification (2026), applied RICE, AARRR, JTBD, OKRs to real products - Built full PM case studies on growth, monetization, engagement, retention BACKGROUND: - 2 years at Accenture (Software Engineer): promoted for taking on product-facing responsibilities, gathered requirements, prioritized backlogs, owned KPI metrics, led cross-functional teams I'm looking for an APM/PM role where I can deepen my PM foundation with mentorship and help build products users love. Open to: AI, consumer tech, growth-focused products. Reach out if you know of opportunities or want to chat about product thinking.
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Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Information Technology, GL bajaj institute of technology and management
High school, St. John’s senior secondary school