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Mahadev Upadhyayula

@mahadevupadhyayula

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Motivated aspiring Product Manager with software engineering expertise.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role in a mission-driven, remote-first team that values user impact and collaboration.

I am a motivated aspiring Product Manager with a strong foundation in software engineering and hands-on experience in product development. My journey includes collaborating with PayPal’s product team on onboarding enhancements and leading lean product initiatives through my startup venture, MadProMan. I thrive in environments that value clarity, autonomy, and user impact.

At MadProMan, I built a lightweight product platform for AI client consulting, where I defined MVP features and collaborated with freelancers to create the first version. I conducted user interviews to shape onboarding and dashboard improvements, successfully triaging user issues and resolving 95% of them. My experience at PayPal further honed my skills in defining product specs, conducting A/B tests, and supporting backlog grooming, which resulted in a 15% increase in new user activation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Founder

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MadProMan

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Founded a lightweight product platform for AI client consulting, defining MVP features and collaborating with freelancers. Conducted user interviews to enhance onboarding and dashboard features, resolving 95% of user issues through effective triage and collaboration.

User Research Requirements Gathering Agile Practices

Software Engineer

PayPal

Jul 2019 - Jan 2024 (4 years 6 months)

Supported both backend and frontend development for internal tools and customer-facing experiences. Collaborated with product managers on user stories and sprint planning, and built dashboards for monitoring internal metrics.

Software Development Agile Practices Requirements Gathering

Product Collaborator

PayPal

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)

Collaborated with PayPal’s product and UX teams to enhance user onboarding flows. Defined product specifications, created user flow diagrams, and conducted A/B tests, resulting in a 15% increase in new user activation.

User Research Requirements Gathering Agile Practices A B Testing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

IMT Ghaziabad

Global MBA, Business Administration

2021 - 2023

Completed a Global MBA focusing on business management and leadership skills, preparing for roles in product management and strategic decision-making.

Washington State University

MSc in Engineering, Engineering

2016 - 2018

Pursued a Master of Science in Engineering, gaining advanced knowledge in engineering principles and practices, with a focus on software development.

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dhanbad

B.Tech, Engineering

2008 - 2012

Earned a Bachelor of Technology degree, specializing in engineering disciplines and developing a strong technical foundation for a career in software engineering.