SAMARTH SAVALGI

Aspiring Associate Product Manager leveraging an engineering background and over 1 year of hands-on experience delivering impactful products. Built 15+ KPI dashboards that improved part-flow efficiency by 27%, contributing to an 18% reduction in defects through effective cross-functional problem-solving. Skilled in user stories, product discovery, requirement mapping, Jira, Confluence and sprint coordination. Focused on building simple, scalable and user-centred products that solve real problems and grow through continuous iteration.

• Automatic Equal Quantity Sand Dispenser for Molding Boxes, May 2022 - May 2023, Belgaum, Karnataka = Reduced sand wastage by 20% and improved recycling efficiency through automation of the sand-filling process. Engineered an automated sensor-based system, achieving repeatable accuracy and minimizing manual intervention., Enhanced operational efficiency by reducing manual labor by 30% across multiple molding boxes. Designed detailed 3D CAD models and engineering drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD for precise manufacturing.
• Gas Leakage Detection, Feb 2022 - April 2022, Belgaum, Karnataka = Programmed and calibrated gas sensors to detect LPG leaks accurately, triggering buzzer alerts for immediate hazard identification. Developed safety protocols and maintained documentation to ensure compliance and emergency readiness. Collected and analyzed sensor data to optimize detection accuracy and system responsiveness.
• Vehicle Detection Using Multi-Camera Data Fusion, May 2021 - July 2021, Belgaum, Karnataka = Improved vehicle detection accuracy by 15-20% using multi-camera data fusion with the SSD algorithm. Calibrated cameras and optimized fusion algorithms to minimize false positives in complex traffic conditions. Evaluated system performance and implemented iterative improvements for reliable real-time tracking.

• GE Aerospace - Explore Supply Chain Job Simulation (Forage)
• CBRE - Project Management Job Simulation (Forage)
• Siemens Mobility - Project Manager Job Simulation (Forage)
• Supply Chain Basics for Everyone - LinkedIn Learning
• Supply Chain Foundations: Project Management - LinkedIn Learning
• McKinsey Forward Program - McKinsey & Company
• Fundamentals of Digital Marketing - Google Digital Garage
• AutoCAD by CAD DESK
• In Progress: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Google Project Management, CAPM (PMI)

• Implemented automated data-collection workflows for recurring operational tasks, reducing manual effort by 80% and improving accuracy and timeliness of daily logs used in decision-making
• Refined verification workflows, improving compliance checks and reducing approval time by 30%.
• Participated in Smart India Hackathon 2022, contributing to innovative engineering problem-solving at a national level.
• Represented the college in football tournaments, showcasing teamwork and discipline through active sports participation.
• Secured a ₹20,000 sponsorship from the Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF) for the project Automatic Equal Quantity Sand Dispenser for Molding Boxes.
• Recognized by faculty for innovative use of CAD and FEA tools in engineering projects, highlighting practical application of mechanical concepts.

Rotaract Club of Dahisar Coast, Director of PR & Marketing, Dahisar, Mumbai

1. Planned and executed marketing campaigns to increase club visibility and engagement across social media platforms. 

2. Designed promotional content and communication strategies, resulting in higher participation in events and workshops. 

3. Coordinated outreach initiatives to collaborate with partner organizations and sponsors, strengthening club presence. 

Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF),  Committee Member, Belgaum, Karnataka

1. Assisted in organizing industry seminars, workshops, and conferences.

2. Supported professional training programs, enhancing knowledge sharing across the foundry industry.

JIRA, Asana, Trello, Notion, Confluence, Figma, Mixpanel, Amplitude, CleverTap, WebEngage, MoEngage, Google Analytics, SQL (basics), Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet.

Market Research, Understanding User Needs, Product Strategy Basics, Improving product flows and processes.

Data Interpretation, A/B Testing (basics), Reporting, Generative AI Tools, Prompt Engineering, Using AI for research and competitive analysis.