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Somdeb Mitra

Kolkata

Summary

Product-driven engineer with experience in network design, stakeholder management, and hands-on product development. Passionate about building digital solutions using user research, data insights, and agile execution. Successfully led the development of a LinkedIn-style mentorship feature and Monetization features for WhatsApp -from user personas and UI/UX to PRD, PR FAQ, and MVP delivery.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Associate Engineer

BT Group
02.2023 - Current
  • Delivered network planning and design projects for the UK’s leading fiber rollout, achieving 98% on-time delivery while maintaining 99.5% quality standards.
  • Led root cause analysis (RCA) for escalated issues and collaborated with cross-functional teams to align stakeholders, improving delivery quality and reducing escalations by 30%.
  • Mentored new hires through a structured buddy program, resulting in 95% employee engagement and faster onboarding efficiency.

Suraksha Kavach – AI SCAM SHIELD

Freelacer

• Designed and defined core features like scam call alerts, AI voice analysis, and auto complaint drafting for a security app focused on Indian users.
• Created the PRD, set the North Star Metric (Fraud Calls Prevented/User), and prioritized features using RICE framework.
• Planned sprints and tracked key metrics (ARPU, retention, referrals) via a custom product dashboard.
• Contributed to GTM strategy with regional targeting, ASO, and influence-led campaigns.
Mentorship Feature – LinkedIn App

Mentorship Feature

Freelancer
  • Conducted user research and created detailed personas targeting job seekers and professionals.
  • Wrote comprehensive PRD and PR FAQ for a mentorship feature enabling users to find, connect, and chat with mentors.
  • Led UI/UX design, built prototypes, and defined MVP scope.
  • Drove sprint planning and collaborated cross-functionally with designers and developers.
  • Prioritized features based on feedback loops and iterative testing.

Monetization Features -WhatsApp's

  • Wrote comprehensive PRD for Monetization features for WhatsApp to unlock new revenue streams by introducing non-intrusive, premium features.
  • Led UI/UX design, built prototypes, and defined MVP scope.
  • Planned sprints and worked with designers and developers to build features.
  • Prioritized (features, backlog) based on RICE Framework with the RICE score.

Research Project - Metaverse in Education

  • Conducted primary and secondary market research on immersive education in India.
  • Mapped competitive landscape and formulated product strategy for a future-facing ed-tech solution.
  • Delivered actionable insights and feature recommendations.

Education

B. Tech - Computer Science Engineering

Chandigarh University
01.2018 - 01.2022

Skills

Certification

AWS Cloud Practitioner (Certified)

Timeline

Associate Engineer

BT Group
02.2023 - Current

B. Tech - Computer Science Engineering

Chandigarh University
01.2018 - 01.2022

Suraksha Kavach – AI SCAM SHIELD

Freelacer

Mentorship Feature

Freelancer

Monetization Features -WhatsApp's

Research Project - Metaverse in Education

Somdeb Mitra