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Hi, I’m
Manikandan K
Sr. Product Manager | Financial Services | Lending | Payments | E-commerce | 12+ yrs
Here's an uplifting quote to keep Mani energized: "If you don't fail sometimes, you are not being ambitious enough."
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google
Summary
- 9 years of experience in technical product management, product development, and product strategy for B2C, B2B, B2B2C, Fintech & E-commerce product companies.
- Deep understanding of the Financial Services (Lending, Payments & Value-added services) and E-commerce industry, its challenges, and technology trends.
- Strong analytical skills, customer-focused & entrepreneurial mindset, and ability to create and execute product roadmaps and go-to-market plans.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, prioritize features, and manage product lifecycles from concept to launch.
- Hands-on experience in agile methodologies, user acceptance testing, and working closely with the engineering team and being a reliable partner to design and deliver scalable products that meet customer requirements.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, collaborating closely with Founders, CXO’s, Investors and external partners while upholding integrity, confidentiality, and strong organizational abilities.
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manikandank18325/
Overview
12
years of professional experience
7
International Visits
4
Markets (UK, US, Africa & India)
2
Languages
2
Certificates
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Walkzero.com
(Interim) Co-founder & Chief Product GTM & Growth
Jan.2024 - Current (11 months)
Wasoko.comBengaluru, Karnataka
Senior Product Manager
May.2021 - Jan.2024 (2 years & 8 months)
AthenahealthBengaluru, Karnataka
Product Manager
Oct.2020 - May.2021 (7 months)
GAIN Credit (formerly Global Analytics)Chennai, Tamilnadu
Product Manager
Apr.2017 - Oct.2020 (3 years & 6 months)
GAIN Credit (formerly Global Analytics)Chennai, Tamilnadu
Associate Product Manager
Jul.2015 - Mar.2017 (1 year & 8 months)
GAIN Credit (formerly Global Analytics)Chennai, Tamilnadu
Senior/Lead Software Engineer
Mar.2012 - Jun.2015 (3 years & 3 months)
Education
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, India
MBA from MBA, Business, Management, Marketing
May.2017 - May.2019 (2 years)
Anna University Chennai, Chennai, India
Bachelor of Science from Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Computer Science
May.2007 - Jan.2011 (3 years & 8 months)
Skills
Product Vision & Strategy: Develop strategic roadmaps aligned with company goals
Certification
Certified Scrum Product Owner - Scrum Alliance (000605968)
Accomplishments
- Dec 2014 - Spirit in Value - Shining Star - Human Resource, Global Analytics India (P) Ltd
- Apr 2015 - Exceptional Performer, Year of 2015 - Wheel Of Success, Human Resource, Gain Credit (formerly Global Analytics India)
- Oct 2016 - Astra Award - Gain Credit (formerly Global Analytics India)
- Jan 2018 - Exceptional Performer, Year of 2017 - Wheel of success, Human Resource, Gain Credit (formerly Global Analytics India)
- Aug 2018 - Sprit in value - Innovation - Human Resource, Gain Credit (formerly Global Analytics India)
- Jan 2019 - Exceptional Performer, Year of 2018 - Wheel of success 360 degree, Human Resource, Gain Credit (formerly Global Analytics India)
- Dec 2021 - Outstanding Performer Award, Year of 2021 - Human Resources , Wasoko
- Jul 2022 - Exceptional Performer, H1 2022, Wasoko
- Jul 2023 - Elected for Senior Leadership Retreat & Investor meet up representing Financial Services for Q3/Q4 2023 - Josh (CEO & Co-founder of Wasoko) - At the retreat, I had the chance to personally engage with a diverse range of investors, including Quona Capital, 4DX Ventures, Tiger Global, and others.
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Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureCareer advancementStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingFlexible work hoursWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPersonal development programsSoftware
Click-up
Confluence
MS Office
Google Suite
Skype
Zoom
Slack
Drawio
Whimsical
Interests
Badminton
Binge watch movies OTT
Wanderer
Timeline
(Interim) Co-founder & Chief Product GTM & Growth
Walkzero.com
Jan.2024 - Current (11 months)
Wasoko Leadership Development Program
07-2022
Senior Product Manager
Wasoko.com
May.2021 - Jan.2024 (2 years & 8 months)
Product Manager
Athenahealth
Oct.2020 - May.2021 (7 months)
Great Lakes Institute of Management
MBA from MBA, Business, Management, Marketing
May.2017 - May.2019 (2 years)
Product Manager
GAIN Credit (formerly Global Analytics)
Apr.2017 - Oct.2020 (3 years & 6 months)
Certified Scrum Product Owner - Scrum Alliance (000605968)
01-2017
Associate Product Manager
GAIN Credit (formerly Global Analytics)
Jul.2015 - Mar.2017 (1 year & 8 months)
Senior/Lead Software Engineer
GAIN Credit (formerly Global Analytics)
Mar.2012 - Jun.2015 (3 years & 3 months)
Anna University Chennai
Bachelor of Science from Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Computer Science
May.2007 - Jan.2011 (3 years & 8 months)
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