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Akanksh Narayana

@akankshnarayana

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Experienced Product Manager with a versatile background spanning 7+ years.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a dynamic role that fosters innovation, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am an experienced Product Manager with over 7 years of diverse experience in Product Management, Project Management, Software Development, and Quality Assurance. My collaborative leadership style has enabled me to work effectively across functional teams, translating complex technical requirements into scalable solutions that meet business needs. I thrive in high-pressure environments, managing projects under tight deadlines while ensuring clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

At Zeotap, I developed an internal tool that streamlined integration processes, boosting development velocity by over 50% while optimizing resource allocation. My previous role at G2 saw me leading a team to achieve a 40% increase in customer adoption through strategic API integrations. My international work experience has equipped me with a unique perspective, allowing me to wear multiple hats and drive project success across various domains.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Product Manager

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Zeotap

Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Developed an internal tool to streamline integration processes, boosting the velocity of new integrations development by over 50%. Led the development of a dashboard to monitor data ingestion status and track any failures, resulting in a 30% reduction in related support requests.

Product Management Product Strategy Agile Methodologies Data Analytics Jira SQL

Senior Technical Product Manager

Dec 2020 - Jun 2023 (2 years 6 months)

Achieved >40% increase in customer adoption by implementing highly demanded third-party API integrations. Oversaw the strategic direction and roadmap for two squads, overseeing a team of 7 engineers, 2 designers, and 2 QA professionals.

Technical Product Management API Integration Roadmap Development Scrum Stakeholder Engagement

Senior Consultant

Xebia IT Architects

Oct 2020 - Dec 2020 (2 months)

Conducted over 30+ customer calls to gather requirements, effectively communicating them to internal stakeholders, resulting in a 20% increase in project alignment. Managed a project for a team of 2 engineers and 1 QA professional, ensuring adherence to project timelines and proactively addressing blockers.

Consulting Requirements Gathering Project Management Client Communication Stakeholder Management

Software Developer

ScaleFactor, Inc.

Feb 2019 - Feb 2020 (1 year)

Led front-end development efforts, creating a component library and style guide that reduced UI development time by 30%. Conducted 20+ user interviews to identify customer pain points, generating 50+ user stories based on gathered requirements.

Front End Developer UI Development User Interviews User Stories HTML CSS

Product Development Intern

ScaleFactor, Inc.

Jun 2018 - Dec 2018 (6 months)

Spearheaded the development of a reusable front-end component library as the sole dedicated front-end engineer, reducing development time by 30%. Initiated and led 10+ client visits to conduct user interviews, gathering actionable insights that informed product development.

Front End Developer Component Libraries User Interviews Product Development UI UX

Teaching Assistant

The University of Texas at Austin

Jan 2017 - May 2018 (1 year 4 months)

Provided academic advising services to 50+ undergraduate students, assessing performance and addressing issues through 1-on-1 sessions. Offered guidance on course selection, career planning, and personal development to ensure student success and well-being.

Communication Problem Solving

System Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS)

Oct 2013 - Jun 2016 (2 years 8 months)

Served as an Automation Engineer in the QA team, utilizing Selenium and Unified Functional Testing tools to automate regression tests, reducing testing time by almost 40%. Collaborated with customer support teams to gather client requirements, translating them into 20+ user stories.

Automation Testing QA Selenium Requirements Gathering User Stories