Sachin Kulkarni
Pune
Summary
Strategic product leader with over 18 years of experience in developing enterprise platforms and API marketplaces for global financial institutions. Proven expertise in AI-powered automation and platform modernization, driving client adoption and business success. Profecient in digital transformation and process optimization for significant outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Product Manager (Sr Vice President)
Bank of New York
Pune
12.2013 - Current
- Led end-to-end product development for API marketplace and digital client platform, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Defined multi-year product roadmaps, managing complete lifecycle from conceptualization through execution.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to clarify product requirements and specifications.
- Facilitated communication among stakeholders to align project goals and ensure timely delivery.
- Executed migration of over 200 legacy portals to Nexen ecosystem, improving system efficiency.
- Re-engineered user registration process, reducing processing time from twenty-eight days to five minutes.
- Redesigned UI/UX for enhanced self-service functionality, resulting in a 30% reduction in helpdesk calls.
- Deployed AI agent for automated API documentation generation, cutting turnaround time from two days to one minute.
- Led a high-performing cohort of Product Owners & responsible for recruitment, performance reviews, and professional mentorship.
Business Operations Consultant
ZS Associates
Pune
05.2012 - 10.2013
- Led a $4M annual project for a top-tier US Pharma client, overseeing full lifecycle delivery, SOW drafting, and change management.
- Advised C-level executives on value propositions and identified critical business growth opportunities to enhance strategic decision-making.
- Designed incentive compensation strategies and product launches, leveraging data-driven territory analysis to effectively motivate sales forces.
- Managed 20 associates, fostering high-performance culture and facilitating professional development to improve team engagement.
Associates – Projects
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Pune
11.2009 - 04.2011
- Led large-scale system integration projects for premier European banks, utilizing Master Test Plans and precise effort estimation to align projects with client expectations.
- Directed cross-functional teams of 18, achieving 20% reduction in defects through enhanced collaboration and quality assurance processes.
- Resolved critical technical bottlenecks in multi-project portfolios, building client trust through effective communication and delivery.
Software – Engineer
Patni Computer Systems (Capgemeni)
Pune
08.2006 - 10.2009
- Managed full testing lifecycle as defect prevention representative, ensuring comprehensive coverage through functional, regression, and JUnit testing to minimize defects.
- Secured high-value contracts for US insurance providers by delivering precise effort estimations that exceeded industry standards.
- Led weekly client calls and developed training materials to enhance onboarding and mentorship for new team members.
Education
Post Graduate Program in Management - Finance
Great Lakes Institute of Management
Chennai01-2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Engineering
Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (V.I.T)
Pune01-2006
Skills
- Product management and strategy
- Road mapping and backlog prioritization
- Agile and Scrum methodologies
- Stakeholder engagement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Digital transformation leadership
- UI/UX design
- Platform management
- Project management tools
- AI-powered automation
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Project Management Tools proficiency (JIRA, Confluence, TPro, Figma, MIRO)
Accomplishments
- 1st Prize, National 'Fin Expert': National Level Intercollege Management Competition.
- Research Excellence: Paper on 'Simulation of Acceptance Sampling' selected at the National Convention of IIIE.
- Technology Finalist: National Level Robotics ('Messiha') and State Level Paper Presentation ('Mechatrix').
- Music: Trained Tabla & Synthesizer player. Performed at concerts and collegiate gatherings.
- Martial Arts: International Federation of Oriental Martial Arts practitioner.
- Sports: District-level athlete (Basketball, Shot-put, Discuss Throw).
Certification
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
Quote
I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.
Thomas Edison
Timeline
Product Manager (Sr Vice President)
Bank of New York
12.2013 - Current
Business Operations Consultant
ZS Associates
05.2012 - 10.2013
Associates – Projects
Cognizant Technology Solutions
11.2009 - 04.2011
Software – Engineer
Patni Computer Systems (Capgemeni)
08.2006 - 10.2009
Post Graduate Program in Management - Finance
Great Lakes Institute of Management
Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Engineering
Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (V.I.T)