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Saurabh Saha

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Senior product management professional with a focus on innovation.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and allows me to lead impactful product initiatives while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

I am a seasoned product management professional with extensive experience in driving innovation and creating impactful solutions across various sectors. My journey has led me to roles such as Senior Advisor to the Principal Secretary in the Government of Punjab, where I successfully attracted a mid-sized technology company, creating over 1500 jobs. I also played a pivotal role in integrating technology tools and frameworks that significantly enhanced productivity within the department.

As the Director of Product Management at NASSCOM Futureskills Prime, I spearheaded the development of tools that improved content discoverability, resulting in a 20% increase in conversion rates. My entrepreneurial spirit led me to establish India's first experiential school for product management, where I developed unique methodologies to equip aspiring product managers with essential skills. My passion for product innovation is reflected in my authorship of notable publications in the field, further solidifying my commitment to advancing product management practices.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Advisor to Principal Secretary

Employment Generation & Skill Development Department

Jan 2022 - Apr 2024 (2 years 3 months)

Attracted a mid-sized technology company to Punjab, creating over 1500 jobs. Participated in Smart India Hackathon 2023 and integrated GenAI tools for content generation. Authored the first Skill Development Scheme for marginalized communities.

Project Management Policy Writing Stakeholder Engagement

Director Product Management

NASSCOM Futureskills Prime

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Created a tool for better content discoverability, increasing conversion by 20%. Built the first product management team for the FSP platform and negotiated key partnerships for integration.

Product Management Team Building Content Strategy Negotiation User Experience Platform Development

Founder and CEO

PLabs

Sep 2019 - Jan 2021 (1 year 4 months)

Founded India's first experiential school for product management. Developed methodologies for skill-building in product management, but faced market challenges due to demand for degrees over skills.

Product Management Market Research Curriculum Development Business Strategy

Product Consultant

Sellerapp/IPL/ANZY

Jan 2018 - Mar 2019 (1 year 2 months)

Led redesign of online products, reducing shipping time by a third. Developed product vision and strategy, and managed remote teams for testing and design.

Product Design Strategy Development Remote Team Management Product Roadmapping User Experience Agile Methodologies Stakeholder Management Project Delivery

Founder and Product Head

Galijobs

Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)

Created India's first hyperlocal mobile marketplace for blue-collar jobs, providing jobs to 3000 people. Secured funding from the Gujarat Government but ultimately shut down due to funding challenges.

Fundraising Community Engagement Business Development Market Analysis User Acquisition

Founder and Product Head

Talentpegs

Mar 2014 - Mar 2015 (1 year)

Developed India's first job distribution engine for white-collar jobs, facilitating placements for 300,000 candidates. Recognized as a top innovator in the HR Tech space.

HR Tech Partnership Development Innovation Business Strategy Product Development

Founder and Product Head

Turisys

Jul 2012 - Jan 2014 (1 year 6 months)

Launched a code comparison tool and a video streaming engine, both of which failed to gain traction and were subsequently shut down.

Product Launch Market Analysis Streaming Code Comparison Startup Challenges Business Strategy Product Management

Senior Software Engineer

SIGO Technologies

Jan 2011 - Jan 2012 (1 year)

Worked as a Senior Software Engineer, contributing to various software development projects.

Software Development Engineering Project Management Team Collaboration Problem Solving Code Review Agile Methodologies System Design

Senior Software Engineer

SAP Labs

Aug 2007 - Jan 2011 (3 years 5 months)

Served as a Senior Software Engineer, focusing on software solutions and development.

Software Engineering Developer Team Leadership Agile Practices Technical Documentation System Integration Problem Solving Software Testing

Software Engineer

Mphasis

Mar 2005 - Aug 2007 (2 years 5 months)

Worked as a Software Engineer, contributing to various projects and software solutions.

Software Development Technical Skills Team Collaboration Project Delivery Code Development Problem Solving Agile Methodologies Quality Assurance

Technical Analyst

Hewlett Packard

Jan 2003 - Mar 2005 (2 years 2 months)

Served as a Technical Analyst, focusing on technical support and analysis.

Support Problem Solving Customer Engagement Documentation Technical Support Software Testing Quality Assurance

Software Programmer

Softaid Systems

Jan 2003 - Jan 2003 (0 months)

Worked as a Software Programmer, contributing to software development projects.

Programming Software Development Team Collaboration Code Development Problem Solving Technical Skills System Design Quality Assurance Agile Methodologies

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Indian School of Business

Understanding Public Policy, Public Policy

2023 - 2024

Engaged in a program to understand public policy in India, analyzing the frameworks and implications of policy-making in the country.

Purdue University

Post Graduate Program, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

2021 - 2022

Completed a Post Graduate Program in AI and Machine Learning, focusing on advanced concepts and applications in artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies.

Stanford Graduate School of Business

Stanford IGNITE, Entrepreneurship

2015 - 2015

Participated in the Stanford IGNITE program with a major in Entrepreneurship, focusing on innovation and business development strategies.

Purvanchal University

Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science and Engineering

1998 - 2002

Earned a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering, covering essential topics in software development, algorithms, and system design.