Omkar Shende
@omkarshende
Visionary product and platform leader driving AI-enabled monetization and growth.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a product and platform executive with two decades of experience building, scaling, and monetising global digital ecosystems across news, OTT, and academia.
I have led cross-functional teams to deliver measurable impact — 120x user growth, 10x subscription revenue, and over $10M in product-led impact — by converting strategy into rapid execution and embedding AI-first initiatives.
At Mind The Graph and Editage I improved checkout success to 90%, lifted order conversion from new sign-ups by 27%, boosted NPS from 50 to 70+, and delivered $10M+ in revenue impact while reducing operational costs by $2M annually through automation.
I build high-velocity product organizations, implement experimentation and personalization frameworks, and drive global market execution with strong P&L ownership and a user-centered design ethos.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Consultant - Media Engagements
Crayon Data Pte Ltd
Nov 2025 - Present (2 months)
Leading media-space engagements for Crayon Data, advising on product and platform strategies to drive engagement and monetization.
Chief Product Officer
Cactus Communications
Oct 2022 - Oct 2025 (3 years)
Achieved over $10M in product-led revenue impact by driving AI-first initiatives, improving checkout success to 90%, and boosting NPS from 50 to 70+ through UX and lifecycle improvements across Editage and Mind The Graph.
Senior Vice President, Head Product
Sony Pictures Networks India
Dec 2014 - Sep 2022 (7 years 9 months)
Architected and scaled SonyLIV to 120x user growth and 10x subscription revenue, built ad-tech platform generating substantial ad revenue, and led international expansion with GDPR compliance.
Director UX Design & Product Manager
Rediff.com
Jun 2003 - Dec 2014 (11 years 6 months)
Led end-to-end product and UX for Rediff properties (News, Mail, Shopping), driving adoption and engagement during India’s early internet growth and improving editorial and content delivery workflows.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
HIHuman Factors International
Certified Usability Analyst, Usability / User Experience
Earned Certified Usability Analyst credential focused on usability and user-centered design practices.
IAInteraction Design Association
Coursework / Certificate, Human-Computer Interaction
Completed coursework or training in Human-Computer Interaction to deepen expertise in interaction design principles.
Xavier's Institute of Communication
Diploma, Film and TV Production
Completed a Diploma in Film & TV Production, providing practical skills in media production and storytelling.
Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Art
Bachelor's Degree, Applied Arts
Completed a Bachelor's degree with foundation in visual communication and applied arts, informing subsequent product and design leadership.
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Location
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