ASankit shrivastava2017
@ankitshrivastava2017
Accomplished business leader driving profitability and strategic growth.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am an accomplished business leader with a proven track record in driving profitability, strategic growth, and operational excellence within the e-commerce and retail sectors. My expertise lies in leveraging pricing strategies, promotions, SKU optimization, and digital enhancements to achieve remarkable turnarounds. I am known for successfully implementing initiatives that lead to increased revenue, lower costs, enhanced customer experiences, and improved brand positioning.
As the founder of PRDify, I built a web application from scratch that provided Product Managers with quick prototyping and PRDs using advanced GenAI LLMs. My previous role as Director of Category Management at La Casa Ventures saw me manage pricing, inventory, and vendor relations for multiple brands, achieving significant profitability transformations and expanding vendor networks. I thrive on challenges and am passionate about creating innovative solutions that drive business success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder, PRDify (shelved)
La Casa Ventures, Inc.
Nov 2024 - Jul 2025 (8 months)
Founded PRDify, building both the front-end and back-end using Supabase, Lovable, and n8n automation. The web application provided Product Managers with quick prototyping and PRDs using GenAI LLMs such as Gemini, OpenAI, and Deepseek R1 models.
Director - Category Management
La Casa Ventures, Inc.
Sep 2019 - Nov 2024 (5 years 2 months)
Managed pricing, inventory, catalog, merchandising, vendors, and P&L for three brands: CasaOne, Garage Department, and WayBasics. Spearheaded a 3-month profitability transformation for CasaOne and Garage Department, implementing improved pricing, targeted promotions, and strategic website improvements using ChatGPT.
DGM Operations
AIG Hospitals
Jun 2017 - Aug 2019 (2 years 2 months)
Led procurement for an 800-bed Multi-Specialty hospital during the project phase, optimizing costs and overseeing the end-to-end procurement process. Managed a diverse team of 65+ professionals, including pharmacists, inventory managers, and procurement specialists.
Assistant Production Manager
Indian Oil Corporation Limited
Jul 2011 - Jan 2016 (4 years 6 months)
Planned and executed over 7 turnaround activities, meeting stringent deadlines as Lead Coordinator. Enhanced throughput by 25% and yield by 8% for a 280,000-ton/year lubricant unit through bottleneck removal and significant unit modifications.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Meta Ads
Certiļ¬cate, Digital Marketing
2022 - 2022
Completed coursework in Meta Ads Digital Marketing, covering audience targeting, ad creatives, data analysis, budget management, and people engagement. Developed practical skills in digital advertising strategies.
I(Indian School of Business (ISB)
MBA (PGP), Business Administration
2016 - 2017
Completed a Master of Business Administration program, focusing on advanced business strategies and management principles. Gained expertise in various aspects of business operations and leadership.
N(National Institute of Technology (NIT)
B. Tech., Chemical Engineering
2007 - 2011
Earned a Bachelor of Technology degree in Chemical Engineering, acquiring a strong foundation in chemical processes and engineering principles. Developed skills in problem-solving and technical analysis.
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