Product Manager with Passion and Balance

Hi, I'm Apoorva, a Product Manager based in Berlin. With a background in Computer Science, I excel in crafting strategies and conducting market research. I'm passionate about fostering cross-functional collaboration to bring innovative ideas to life.

About me

Skills

Product Strategy

  • Identifying opportunities
  • Defining vision and goals
  • Creating roadmaps

Market Research

  • Conducting analysis
  • Understanding user needs
  • Competitive analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Working with teams
  • Facilitating alignment
  • Resolving conflicts

Agile Methodologies

  • Implementing Agile
  • Sprint planning
  • Iterative development

Stakeholder Management

  • Identifying key stakeholders
  • Managing expectations
  • Gathering feedback

Wireframing and Prototyping

  • Designing concepts
  • Creating prototypes
  • Iterating designs

Data Analysis

  • Collecting and interpreting metrics
  • Analyzing user feedback
  • Making data-driven decisions

Professional Timeline

  • 2023-2024

    Career Foundry Product Management Certificate

    Applied product management principles to improve product design, performance, and features

  • 2022-2023

    Product Strategy Consultant @ Echelon

    As a Product Strategy Consultant at Echelon, I led market research, defined product vision, and collaborated on strategic initiatives. I provided insights on product strategy, facilitated team communication, and ensured alignment with company objectives.

  • 2019-2022

    Master of Technology @ Rajiv Gandhi Technical University

    Specialization: Computer Science and Engineering

  • 2017-2019

    Product Manager @ Instavity

    As a Product Manager at Instavity, I led the development lifecycle of a social media app focused on local activity discovery. I crafted and executed product strategies, conducted market research to inform feature prioritization, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver user-centric solutions. Utilizing Agile methodologies, I oversaw the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to launch, ensuring alignment with company objectives and driving continuous improvement through user feedback analysis.

  • 2016-2017

    Product Associate @ Upper Deck Public House

    As an intern and Associate Product Manager at Upper Deck Public House, I led efforts to improve their social media management platform. Through user research and data analysis, I identified key trends and areas for enhancement, resulting in a notable reduction in customer support tickets. Additionally, I led a successful cross-functional team to deliver a significant product update, surpassing stakeholder expectations with a high on-time delivery rate. My role involved managing Product Requirement Documents (PRDs), timelines, and stakeholder communications to ensure project success.

  • 2012-2016

    Bachelor of Engineering @ Rajiv Gandhi Technical University

    Specialization: Computer Science and Engineering