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Raj Kushwaha

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Results-driven Product Manager with 13+ years in gaming and tech—ex-developer turned strategist.

India

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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!

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Product Manager

Current

Data Actions Pte Ltd

Sep 2023 - Present (2 years 10 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.

Teamwork Product Management Data Analysis User Engagement Roadmap Development KPI Definition B2C B2B Monetization Analytics

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.

Product Strategy Gamification User Experience Data Telemetry Retention Strategies Digital Gaming Analytics Team Leadership B2C Roadmapping

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.

Cross functional Coordination Technical Leadership Game Development Revenue Generation Project Management User Acquisition Team Management Real Money Gaming Agile

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.

entrepreneurship eSports Product Development Team Management User Acquisition Retention Strategies Roadmap Execution Market Strategy Game Development

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 Sales Project Management Stakeholder Management Team Leadership Service Based Startup Client Interaction Revenue Generation Operations Management Agile

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.

Agile Project Architecture AR VR Development Team Leadership Client Collaboration Technical Documentation Interactive Experiences Project Management Team Efficiency

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.

Game Development C#Casual Games Team Leadership Game Mechanics Core Loops UX Design Player Engagement Mobile Development Unity

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.