Kshitij Patil
@kshitijpatil
Experienced product manager with a focus on fintech and SaaS.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced professional with over 8 years in product management, specializing in full product lifecycle management and strategic decision-making. My journey has taken me through various domains, including fintech, SaaS, and e-commerce, where I have successfully collaborated with stakeholders and led cross-functional teams to deliver innovative products from ideation to launch.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a proven track record in applying data-driven insights to drive product growth and market expansion. As a Fractional Growth Consultant at Cuckoo Financial, I work on product-led growth initiatives in the North American Payments space, collaborating with external stakeholders to enhance market reach. My experience at major financial institutions like RBC and CIBC has equipped me with the skills to manage complex integrations and optimize product efficiencies, ensuring compliance and alignment with regulatory guidelines.
My educational background includes an MBA from IIM Kozhikode, one of India's top business schools, and a Bachelor's degree in Electronics from Mumbai University. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise in product strategy, market research, and agile methodologies to create customer-driven solutions that meet market needs.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Fractional Growth Consultant
Cuckoo Financial
May 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Working on product growth initiatives in the North American Payments, Rewards, and Benefits space. Collaborating with external stakeholders to drive growth initiatives and expand market reach for a fintech product.
Consultant/Associate Director, Credit Risk Integrations
Royal Bank of Canada
Apr 2022 - Jul 2022 (3 months)
Managed the integration of credit risk systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and optimizing data accuracy. Created Tableau dashboards for monitoring and validating data elements.
Consultant, LOS Platform Projects & Initiatives
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Jan 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year 3 months)
Led management initiatives for the Compass platform, including cost estimation and solution reviews. Managed product backlog and coordinated with QA teams to ensure feature readiness.
Senior Business Analyst, Platform Projects & Initiatives
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Jan 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year 3 months)
Supported the development of product roadmaps and prioritization frameworks. Coordinated with cross-functional teams to enhance product features and ensure alignment with business objectives.
Freelance Business Consultant
Horizon Textiles and Enterprises
Sep 2019 - Jul 2020 (10 months)
Co-Founded and managed operations as Director, defining strategic objectives and ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies.
Product Head, Power Products Division
Simba Group Pvt. Ltd.
Mar 2019 - Aug 2019 (5 months)
Managed the end-to-end product lifecycle, optimizing product offerings and implementing strategic pricing to increase B2B sales.
Product Manager, Loan Consolidation Product
Bajaj Finserv Ltd.
Jun 2018 - Sep 2018 (3 months)
Led agile development teams to enhance a loan consolidation product, achieving significant growth in user engagement and operational efficiency.
Assistant Manager
Mphasis Pvt. Ltd.
Jun 2016 - Nov 2017 (1 year 5 months)
Spearheaded financial control improvements and automation initiatives, enhancing internal processes and reporting accuracy.
Assistant System Engineer, Performance Testing
Tata Consultancy Services
Dec 2012 - May 2014 (1 year 5 months)
Stabilized critical applications impacting over 320,000 employees by testing throughput and performance against SLAs.
Education
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Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
Master of Business Administration, Management
2014 - 2016
Ranked among the Top 5 B-schools of India, IIM Kozhikode provided a rigorous MBA program focusing on management principles and practices, preparing students for leadership roles in various industries.
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics Engineering
2008 - 2012
The Bachelor of Engineering program in Electronics at the University of Mumbai emphasized the development of high gain and high bandwidth micro-strip antennas, equipping students with essential engineering skills.
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