Ankita Saxena
Pune
Summary
Results-driven Chief Product Officer with expertise in product strategy, market analysis, and team leadership. Proven track record in aligning product direction with market trends to enhance user experience and drive revenue growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Product Officer
Maxxton
Pune
04.2022 - Current
- Led product strategy to align with company vision and market trends.
- Oversaw product development lifecycle from concept to launch across multiple platforms.
- Managed product portfolios to prioritize features and improve usability for users.
- Implemented agile methodologies to streamline workflows and increase team efficiency.
- Established metrics to assess product performance and guide future enhancements.
- Mentored product managers in effective project management and leadership skills.
- Maintained communication between internal stakeholders regarding progress of projects.
- Worked closely with product managers, visual designers, and development team to appropriately evolve designs from concept to launch.
- Spearheaded pricing strategies for all products to maximize revenue potential.
- Built partnerships with product management, product support, product technology and operations teams to streamline product development, communication and documentation processes.
- Created and maintained product roadmaps for entire portfolio.
Product Manager
Maxxton India technologies pvt ltd
Pune
04.2016 - 03.2022
- Led cross-functional teams to develop innovative product strategies and roadmaps.
- Collaborated with engineering to define product specifications and requirements.
- Managed product lifecycle from conception through launch and iteration.
- Prioritized product backlogs based on user impact and business objectives.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather feedback and align project goals.
- Developed product roadmaps to help guide the development of new products.
- Worked with engineers to improve user experience and confirm builds meet user specifications.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define product requirements and user stories.
- Identified product gaps and generated innovative ideas to expand market share, improve customer experience and drive growth.
Product Owner
Maxxton India technologies pvt. ltd
Pune
04.2014 - 03.2016
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and features.
- Prioritized product backlog based on stakeholder feedback and market research insights.
- Facilitated sprint planning sessions to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
- Developed user stories to guide the development team in creating effective solutions.
- Analyzed user feedback to refine product offerings and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated with UX designers to create intuitive user interfaces for applications.
- Conducted market analysis to identify trends and inform product strategy decisions.
- Communicated regularly with stakeholders to ensure alignment on product strategy and vision.
Senior Quality Analyst
Maxxton
Pune
04.2012 - 03.2014
- Conducted comprehensive quality assessments on software applications for hospitality solutions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve product issues.
- Developed and executed test plans for new software features and updates.
- Utilized automated testing tools to streamline quality assurance processes.
- Documented defects and tracked resolutions in project management systems.
- Analyzed user feedback to improve product functionality and user experience.
- Documented all aspects of the Quality Assurance process including test plans, test cases, results tracking.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Product Development, and Operations to ensure product quality goals were met.
Education
MBA - Strategic Management
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool, UK01-2024
Bachelors in Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Pune University
Pune, India08-2011
Skills
- Product strategy
- Market analysis
- Stakeholder management
- Leadership
- Analytical thinking
- Strategic planning
- Change management
- Effective communication
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
- Duke university - Product management diploma
- AI product management
- PSPO Certified
Timeline
Chief Product Officer
Maxxton
04.2022 - Current
Product Manager
Maxxton India technologies pvt ltd
04.2016 - 03.2022
Product Owner
Maxxton India technologies pvt. ltd
04.2014 - 03.2016
Senior Quality Analyst
Maxxton
04.2012 - 03.2014
MBA - Strategic Management
Liverpool John Moores University
Bachelors in Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Pune University
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