Headline

Innovative Product Manager | 8+ Years of Driving Product Strategy, Development & Cross-Functional Excellence | Entrepreneurial Leader

About

I build the operational backbone that lets companies scale. Over 10+ years, I've operated across three distinct environments — heavy manufacturing, high-growth SaaS startups, and consulting — and the through-line has always been the same: turning operational chaos into reliable, measurable systems. Some highlights: Improved customer retention from 62% → 81% in 8 months at a US SaaS HR/payroll platform by rebuilding onboarding and success workflows from the ground up Cut manufacturing cycle times by 25% and supply-chain lead times by 20% through ERP implementation and vendor SLA frameworks Built operational infrastructure from zero for a US-based EV cybersecurity product launch — from pre-revenue to commercial readiness What makes my background unusual is the combination of an engineering foundation (Mechanical Engineering, MIT Pune) with business training (BBA, Pune University) and real startup experience as a co-founder. I think in systems, but I also know what it takes to build those systems from scratch with no playbook. I'm currently open to senior IC or leadership roles in Operations, Program Management, or Customer Success Operations — Mumbai/Pune-based or fully remote with global clients. If you're building something and need someone to make the execution as strong as the vision, let's talk. 📩 tejankharade@gmail.com

Location

Pune

AI stack

n8n

notion

openai

replit

Work experience

Product Manager at SAC (Strategic Alliance Consulting), Dec 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos, Bellevue, Washington, United States, • Leading the development of a cybersecurity solution for Electric Vehicles (EVs), boosting product adoption by 20%. • Conducting market research and user interviews to define product strategies, achieving measurable growth in market share. • Managing sprints and product backlogs using Jira and Asana to deliver high-priority features on time. • Utilising analytics tools like Mixpanel and Google Analytics to monitor product performance and inform strategic decisions. • Coordinating cross-functional teams across time zones for seamless project outcomes.

Operations Manager at SPAR Solutions, Jul 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos, Atlanta, GA

Co-Founder and Product Lead at Artifex Design Studio, Dec 2019 - Aug 2022 · 2 yrs 9 mos, Pune, Maharashtra, India, •Founded and scaled Artifex Design Studio, launching innovative platforms like a flight rating system and e-commerce tools to meet market needs. • Spearheaded the development of an event management SaaS platform with advanced features, enhancing user engagement and retention. • Reduced time-to-market by 20% through agile workflows and streamlined operations. • Conducted usability testing and competitor analysis to prioritize high-impact features and refine product strategies. • Oversaw all phases of the product lifecycle, ensuring alignment with client and market needs.

Head of Operations at Abacus Electronics Pvt Ltd, Jun 2018 - May 2020 · 2 yrs, Pune, Maharashtra, India, • Streamlined manufacturing workflows to improve production efficiency and reduce downtime. • Designed and enforced new SOPs for consistent quality and operational efficiency across production lines. • Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely procurement and prevent delays.

Operations Executive at Saco Arts, Jun 2015 - Aug 2018 · 3 yrs 3 mos, Pune, Maharashtra, India, • Coordinated daily operations across production lines, ensuring consistent quality output and adherence to project timelines. • Managed inventory and logistics to maintain operational continuity.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, International Business, Savitribai Phule Pune University

Diploma of Education, Mechanical Engineering, MIT World Peace University