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akash dhiman

@akashdhiman

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Product Manager with 6+ years of experience in digital solutions.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my product management skills to create impactful digital solutions while contributing to a dynamic team culture.

I am a Product Manager with over six years of experience, currently based in Dubai. My journey has been marked by a commitment to bridging gaps between teams and timelines, leading to significant improvements in product delivery and user engagement. I have successfully managed end-to-end product lifecycles, streamlining project delivery by up to 25% and boosting product adoption by 40% through data-driven design and user research.

In my most recent role as a Product Design Manager at Sahas Jewelry, I led a cross-functional team, aligning product strategy with market research to reduce time-to-market by 20%. My experience spans various roles, including User Acceptance Lead and UX Design Lead, where I have overseen international user research projects and delivered impactful UX/UI solutions. I thrive in collaborative environments and am passionate about leveraging analytics to drive product success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Product Design Manager

Current

Sahas Jewelry

Jun 2024 - Present (1 year)

Led a cross-functional team of 10+ engineers, designers, and marketers, aligning product strategy, market research and product roadmap reducing time-to-market by 20%. Managed full product lifecycle using Agile framework, accelerating project delivery by 25%.

Agile Google Analytics Mixpanel Shopify Product Management Market Research Product Roadmap A B Testing User Engagement

Product - User Acceptance Lead

Vihara Innovation Network

Dec 2022 - Sep 2024 (1 year 9 months)

Oversaw international user research project for a digital health product, involving 100+ participants and a $0.5M annual budget. Improved user engagement by 30% by identifying friction points through testing and implementing data-driven UI/UX changes.

User Research UI UX Scrum Sprint Planning Data Analysis Digital Health Insights Generation Business Development

UX Design Lead

Graf Media

Aug 2022 - Nov 2022 (3 months)

Delivered UX/UI solutions and branding initiatives that elevated brand recognition by 10%. Implemented streamlined design workflows, cutting project delivery costs by 15% and timelines by 20%.

UX UI Design Branding Workflow Optimization Project Management Solution Design Portfolio Management Quality Assurance

COO and Co Founder

EDSOTS

Aug 2020 - Mar 2022 (1 year 7 months)

Co-founded an online education platform targeting 1M+ students in tier 2 & 3 Indian cities. Enhanced course content by 25% through stakeholder interviews and iterative improvements.

Online Education Productivity Student Completion Rates Platform Development Iterative Development Business Strategy

Product Designer

Art Circle

Nov 2020 - Sep 2021 (10 months)

Built no-code e-learning platform architecture, reducing development time by 15% and saving $20K annually. Reimagined onboarding flows, increasing product adoption by 40%.

No Code E Learning Product Architecture Onboarding User Experience

UX Design Lead

Thence Global UI/UX Design Agency

Oct 2019 - Sep 2020 (11 months)

Created a reusable design system using Sketch reducing iteration cycles by 40%. Delivered 250+ high-fidelity wireframes, improving design workflows.

Design Systems Sketch Wireframing UI UX Design Design Process User Experience

Design Research Intern

Rbmve

Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 (2 months)

Led participatory exercises at a Navajo cultural event including 20+ participants. Devised the research strategies and designed qualitative research tools.

Design Research Research Strategy Qualitative Research Cultural Events Design Tools Research Improvement

Visual Designer

Going to School

Apr 2016 - Nov 2016 (7 months)

Designed over 200 visual assets, increasing project value by $10K. Contributed to various design projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Visual Design Asset creation Project Value Graphic Design visual communication Branding Illustration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

ArtCenter College of Design

Master of Fine Arts, Media Design Practices

Focused on Media Design Practices, gaining expertise in various aspects of media design. Developed skills in creating innovative digital solutions and understanding the impact of design on user experience.

Chitkara University

Bachelor of Engineering and Technology, Electronics and Communication

Specialized in Electronics and Communication, acquiring a strong foundation in engineering principles. Gained practical knowledge in electronic systems and communication technologies.