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Rahul Deshpande

@rahuldeshpande

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Product Owner transforming challenges into user-centric solutions.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation, values data-driven decision-making, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a dedicated Product Owner with a strong focus on transforming complex challenges into user-centric solutions. My experience spans various industries, where I leverage agile methodologies to drive innovation and deliver measurable business impact. I have a data-driven mindset that allows me to make informed decisions, ensuring that the products I manage not only meet user needs but also align with business objectives.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led cross-functional teams and managed product roadmaps that resulted in significant improvements in user engagement and churn reduction. For instance, at Kyaani GmbH, I defined a customer-centric product vision that led to a 25% increase in monthly active users and a 10% reduction in churn within just three months. My ability to conduct extensive market research and engage stakeholders has consistently informed product strategies that resonate with users.

In addition to my product management expertise, I have a solid technical background, which enables me to bridge the gap between technical feasibility and business impact. I am passionate about fostering a data-driven culture within organizations and have trained numerous team members in tools like Tableau and SQL to enhance decision-making processes. I am excited to continue my journey in product management, driving innovation and delivering exceptional user experiences.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Product Manager

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Kyaani GmbH

Feb 2025 - Present (4 months)

Conducted extensive market research and customer interviews to identify unmet needs in the digital services marketplace; insights guided roadmap prioritization and positioning. Defined and executed a customer-centric product vision, resulting in a 25% increase in MAU and 10% churn reduction within 3 months.

Product Strategy Product Roadmap Agile Methodology Scrum Prioritization Stakeholder Engagement Data Driven Decision Making SQL Tableau

Project Manager

Foxxum GmbH

Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Led three Agile squads (8–10 cross‑functional members) to deliver three SaaS and CTV applications for clients like Warner Bros. (BluTV), OneFootball, and PuhuTV. Prioritized a backlog of 100+ user stories using MOSCOW and RICE frameworks, accelerating time‑to‑market by 25% and aligning feature releases with market demand and business objectives.

MoSCoW Agile SaaS CTV Android iOS Tizen WebOS Linux MOSCOW Project Planning Risk Mitigation Appium

Freelance Product Manager

Kaayoo GmbH

Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Led market discovery phase using competitor benchmarking, TAM/SAM/SOM analysis, and pricing research to define product-market fit in the EV SaaS space. Created detailed user personas based on real customer data, enabling more targeted and effective feature development.

Competitive Benchmarking TAM SAM SOM Analysis Personas Real Time Mapping System Rapid Prototyping

Business Intelligence Work Study

Home24 SE

Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Leveraged data insights to shape product strategy and enhance decision-making for a leading e-commerce company. Maintained ETL pipelines across 10 data sources with < 1% downtime, boosting data accuracy by 25% and enabling real‑time insights for business intelligence dashboards.

Data Insights Product Strategy ETL Business Intelligence Tableau SQL

Business Intelligence Analyst Intern

Mister Sandman GmbH

Aug 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)

Managed and delivered over 30 detailed reports to guide strategic decisions in the e-commerce sector. Conducted market analysis, competitor research, and product evaluations to support informed expansion strategies.

Reporting Market Analysis Competitor Research Web Scraping Data Processing Financial Reporting Sales Reporting

Business Analytics

BNY Mellon Technology

Jun 2016 - Present (9 years)

Engineered reliable .NET/C# applications and SQL Server solutions for complex FinTech systems. Developed efficient reporting tools that supported business operations and strategic goals in a dynamic financial environment.

.NET C#SQL Server Fintech Reporting Tools Business Operations Cross Functional Collaboration Solutions Digital Transformation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Careerfoundry GmbH

Product Management Bootcamp, Product Management

Currently undertaking a Product Management Bootcamp at Careerfoundry GmbH. This program focuses on developing skills essential for product management roles.

Pune University

B.Tech Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering

Studied computer engineering at Pune University from August 2012 to June 2016. Gained foundational knowledge and skills in various aspects of computer science and engineering.

Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft

Master of Business Administration & Engineering (MBA &E), Business Administration & Engineering

Completed a Master of Business Administration & Engineering at Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft in Berlin, Germany. This program combined business acumen with engineering principles.