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UTKARSH LOHIYA

Bangalore

Summary

Experienced Senior Product Manager with 6+ years in the gaming industry, combining a deep passion for games, with a data-driven mindset. Adept at leading product strategy, driving monetization, enhancing engagement, and launching new games from scratch. Gamer at heart, strategist by profession.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Product Manager

Moonfrog Labs
Bangalore
04.2024 - Current
  • Spearheaded development of global card game app, targeting markets outside Asia.
  • Optimized matchmaking and bucketing processes, reducing bot games and increasing competition, achieving 50% revenue growth in Cards Club app.
  • Conducted thorough market research to identify preferred genres and card formats.
  • Improved early retention in the Cards Club app by 35% through funnel improvements and user experience.
  • Managed product lifecycle from conceptualization to execution, collaborating with design, engineering, and UA teams.

Product Manager – Teen Patti Gold

Moonfrog Labs
04.2022 - 03.2024
  • Contributed to 35% of firm’s revenue through management of multiple card modes: Poker, Rummy, Teen Patti, and Andar Bahar.
  • Increased ad revenue by 30% through enhancements in eCPMs and impression volumes.
  • Designed and implemented VIP program for high-value players, boosting IAP by 20%.
  • Developed three new game modes: Blackjack, Carioca, and No Limit Teen Patti.
  • Achieved 15% YoY growth in TPG revenue by launching features like Pot Rake and bucket optimization.
  • Created yearly and quarterly roadmaps aligned with business objectives.

Senior Analyst

Moonfrog Labs
10.2018 - 03.2022
  • Delivered actionable insights and data-driven recommendations for games including ludo, jalebi, and tpg.
  • Developed dashboards and daily reports to track game performance and key metrics.
  • Executed root cause analyses for performance dips and major feature modifications.
  • Engineered logic to detect and mitigate trading and collusion, reducing fraud by 20%.
  • Collaborated with PMs to enhance feature evaluations and inform strategic decisions.

Education

B.Tech + M.Tech (Dual Degree) - Mining Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur
05-2016

Skills

  • Product management and roadmapping
  • Feature ownership and monetization
  • A/B testing and analytics
  • Data analysis tools: SQL, Excel, Tableau
  • Social casino and card games
  • In-app purchases and ads monetization

EXTRA

  • Secured an All India Rank of 4,441 in JEE (Joint Entrance Exam) out of 460,000 candidates, top 99.6 percentile
  • Awarded the Institute Blue, the most prestigious sports award at IIT Kharagpur, for five years of excellence in cricket and basketball
  • Captain – IIT Kharagpur Cricket Team (2015–16): Led a squad of 16 players and 20 probables in the Inter-IIT Sports Meet 2015
  • Avid gamer—love exploring strategy and card-based games
  • Passionate about balancing game mechanics and creating engaging player journeys

Timeline

Senior Product Manager

Moonfrog Labs
04.2024 - Current

Product Manager – Teen Patti Gold

Moonfrog Labs
04.2022 - 03.2024

Senior Analyst

Moonfrog Labs
10.2018 - 03.2022

B.Tech + M.Tech (Dual Degree) - Mining Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur

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