Shekhhar Sarode
Product Manager
Pune,MH
Summary
Product Management leader with 20 years of experience driving innovation across entrepreneurial ventures and enterprise environments. Proven track record of delivering customer-centric solutions that increase user engagement and revenue growth. Expert in agile methodologies, cross-functional team leadership, and strategic product development. Successfully launched and scaled multiple products, achieving up to 30% user growth and 20% volume increases through data-driven decision making and robust customer feedback loops.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2005
2005
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Product Manager / Product Owner
Shipco IT Private Limited
03.2021 - 09.2024
- Led end-to-end product development and strategy for GlobeAssist, an Ocean Freight Platform:
- Spearheaded product vision and roadmap development through comprehensive market analysis and customer research, resulting in 30% increase in user registrations and 20% growth in shipment volume
- Implemented customer feedback mechanisms that drove 15% improvement in satisfaction scores through targeted feature development
- Orchestrated integration of Order Management System (OMS) with core platforms, achieving 10% operational efficiency improvement
- Led cross-functional agile teams through sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to ensure consistent product delivery
- Translated complex business requirements into clear product specifications and user stories, enabling seamless development execution
AVP Business Operations
ID4 Realms / Jash Data Sciences Pvt. Ltd
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Directed 40-member team across business operations and product initiatives, achieving 10-12% year-over-year revenue growth
- Steered successful merger/acquisition integration, maintaining operational continuity and team retention
- Implemented standardized project management framework that reduced delivery timelines by 15-20%
- Enhanced client satisfaction through data-driven operational improvements and strategic planning initiatives
Director / Product Entrepreneur
Saizen IT Consulting Private Ltd
12.2013 - 08.2019
- Product Development & Innovation:
- Conceptualized and launched MVP for innovative eCommerce platform supporting local artisans, conducting extensive user research and market validation
- Developed product strategy and feature prioritization for SaaS web-to-print solution, achieving positive early adopter feedback
- Mentored startup founders in product strategy and market positioning, enabling successful seed funding acquisition
- Designed and delivered product management and agile methodology training programs to 600+ professionals, achieving 75% placement rate
Branch Manager
HDFC Standard Life & ING Life Insurance
01.2007 - 11.2012
- Led product-focused initiatives (Life Insurance sales and marketing) resulting in 25% sales growth
Partner and Co-Founder
Aayus Technologies
12.2004 - 01.2007
- Developed Bulk SMS solution processing 50,000 weekly messages, driving 7% client revenue growth
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
JNEC
Aurangabad, India06-2004
Skills
JIRA
Trello
Asana
Figma
Sketch
Midjourney
Leonardo
Deepseek
Makecom
Moqups
SQL
Power BI
Claudeai
Runway
Critical thinking
User and UX research
Design thinking
Wireframe design
Gap analysis
Operational management
Policy development
Human resources
Staff training/development
Certification
Generative AI Mastermind by Outskill
Timeline
Product Manager / Product Owner
Shipco IT Private Limited
03.2021 - 09.2024
AVP Business Operations
ID4 Realms / Jash Data Sciences Pvt. Ltd
09.2019 - 03.2021
Director / Product Entrepreneur
Saizen IT Consulting Private Ltd
12.2013 - 08.2019
Branch Manager
HDFC Standard Life & ING Life Insurance
01.2007 - 11.2012
Partner and Co-Founder
Aayus Technologies
12.2004 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
JNEC