Results-driven Product Manager with 13+ years in gaming and tech—ex-developer turned strategist. Co-founded an esports platform, scaled real-money gaming products, and boosted user retention (D7from 10% to 19% at OpenPlay). Skilled in Agile methodologies, data-driven growth (SQL, KPIs, usermetrics), user journeys and system workflows—passionate about launching impactful products across industries.
✅ Data-Driven Growth: Boosted D7 retention from 10% to 19% at OpenPlay with targeted incentives.
✅ Scaling Startups: Built sustainable models with lean resources.
✅ User-Centric Strategy: Crafted experiences balancing user joy and business wins.
✅ AI-Powered Efficiency: Use ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok for faster research and roadmaps.
I thrive at the crossroads of product, tech, and analytics—turning insights into results. Startups, scale-ups, or enterprises—I’m your PM for traction and impact.
🎯 Open to new opportunities to build great products—let’s connect!
Raj Kushwaha
@rajkushwaha
Results-driven Product Manager with 13+ years in gaming and tech—ex-developer turned strategist.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Product Manager
Data Actions Pte Ltd
Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Led data-driven product growth for diverse B2C & B2B platforms, optimizing monetization, retention, and engagement. Boosted client revenue by 16% through strategic user retention and engagement initiatives. Developed and prioritized product roadmaps, aligning system workflows, analytics requirements, and customer insights.
Product Architect
OpenPlay Technologies
Apr 2021 - Sep 2023 (2 years 5 months)
Spearheaded end-to-end product strategy for a fast-scaling digital gaming platform. Increased retention and DAU through gamification, personalized incentives, and UX optimization. Built telemetry systems for data-driven feature releases and roadmap planning.
Sr. Tech Lead
OKIE Ventures
Aug 2020 - Mar 2021 (7 months)
Architected a multi-game real-money gaming platform, scaling DAU to 5K and achieving 70K downloads. Delivered significant revenue through cross-functional team coordination. Implemented Agile methodologies to manage development cycles.
SVP (Product Architect) & Co-Founder
MyGameMate
Jan 2019 - Jul 2020 (1 year 6 months)
Co-founded and built an eSports engagement platform with integrated tournaments and a reward system. Scaled to 3.5K DAU and 50K downloads through data-driven acquisition and retention strategies. Managed a team of 12 to drive roadmap execution.
Technical Team Lead & Co-Founder
Appxart Technologies Pvt Ltd
Feb 2018 - Jan 2019 (11 months)
Co-founded a service-based startup, leading technical sales and project execution. Generated $60K in sales within 6 months while managing a team to deliver projects on time. Utilized stakeholder management skills to align client expectations.
Technical Head
Digital Agents Interactive Pvt Ltd
Nov 2016 - Aug 2017 (9 months)
Led a team to deliver interactive 3D and AR/VR experiences, defining project architecture and technical documentation. Optimized development cycles using Agile methodologies and collaborated with clients to enhance project outcomes.
Sr. Game Developer
1TouchStudios
Sep 2014 - Oct 2016 (2 years 1 month)
Developed 12+ casual game titles for Android/iOS platforms, focusing on game mechanics and core loops using C# and Unity3d. Led a small development team to ensure timely delivery of game updates while maintaining quality standards.
Software Engineer
PurpleTalk India Pvt. Ltd
Aug 2011 - May 2014 (2 years 9 months)
Developed multiple gaming and app features using Cocos2d/Objective-C, Box2d, Unity3d/C#, and Objective-C, building a strong foundation in technical expertise.
Education
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Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University
Bachelor of Technology, Electronics and Communications
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