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Shekhhar Sarode

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, India
06-2004

Skills

JIRA

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
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