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Ashwin Radhakrishnan

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Forward-thinking and results-driven Product Management Head with over 6+ years of demonstrated success in driving transformative change and innovation across diverse industries. Recognized for spearheading all facets of product development, marketing, and life-cycle management within high-growth startup environments. A visionary leader known for achieving measurable results and dedicated to propelling companies to new heights through strategic thinking and relentless execution.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Product Manager

Watermelon Market (Food-Tech SaaS Platform)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
07.2022 - Current

Product Management:

  • Revamped UI, UX, and back-end of the Marketplace system within 6 months, using design thinking principles.
  • Utilized Agile methodologies, reducing time-to-market by 25%.
  • Orchestrated development of Point-of-Sale System, Order Management System, and B2C Marketplace, boosting revenue by 10x.
  • Implemented A/B testing and analytics, achieving a 30% increase in conversion rates.
  • Established strategic partnerships, contributing to a 3x increase in revenue.
  • Utilized analytics tools to translate data into actionable insights.
  • Conducted competitive analysis and market research, informing road-map planning and prioritization.

Product Marketing:

  • Developed go-to-market strategies, leading to a 4x market share increase.
  • Executed successful social media marketing and influencer campaigns, increasing followers by 3x.
  • Led event planning for industry events, fostering brand recognition.
  • Implemented mobile app store optimization, resulting in a 6x increase in downloads.
  • Designed and implemented internal systems, enhancing efficiency by 30%.

Special Projects:

  • Collaborated with Dubai Municipality, resulting in a 30% increase in customer acquisitions.
  • Task force member addressing food security challenges with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment.
  • Spearheading talks with Ministry of Information and Advanced Technology to promote In-Country Value (ICV) score for F&B industry.
  • Partnered with COP28, delivering a 20% increase in eco-conscious customers.
  • Developed and launched loyalty programs, increasing retention by 35%.

Strategic Consultant

VendiGig
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
09.2022 - Current
  • Transformed concepts into viable, revenue-generating products.
  • Directed end-to-end development of products.
  • Crafted revenue models and go-to-market strategies.

Head of Strategy & Business Operations

HealthPlix (Healthcare-tech SaaS ERP)
Bengaluru, India
07.2019 - 06.2021
  • Spearheaded revenue growth through innovative monetization models, resulting in a remarkable 2x increase in existing business.
  • Led the establishment and management of a comprehensive database, streamlining operations and reducing turnaround time by an exceptional 75%.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures, resulting in a significant reduction in overall company expenses, including a 25% decrease in customer acquisition costs.
  • Developed a strategic funnel model, resulting in a 2x increase in the yield of existing leads through timely and effective tactics.
  • Collaborated with the executive team to provide insights and recommendations on key business initiatives and strategic priorities.
  • Implemented project management methodologies to ensure timely and successful execution of strategic initiatives and business operations.

Technology Evangelist

Namaste Credit (AI based Fintech)
Bengaluru, India
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Collaborated closely with the technology team to enhance the product, optimizing credit underwriting, loan origination, loan processing, and loan disbursement processes, leading to a 40x increase in technology adoption.
  • Acted as a pivotal liaison between the company and strategic partners, fostering strong relationships and driving collaboration to support business growth.
  • Successfully expanded business operations by unlocking 3x as many regions and scaling the sales team from 40 to 300+, resulting in a remarkable 7x growth.
  • Engaged key decision-makers at leading banks in India, facilitating licensing agreements and educating them on the market shift toward incorporating technology into financial institutions.
  • Spearheaded the deployment of Tableau across the organization, enhancing stakeholder access to real-time performance data and reporting while simplifying decision-making.
  • Contributed to strategic planning and road-mapping, providing valuable input on technology trends, the competitive landscape, and potential business opportunities.

Co-Founder & Vice President - Sales & Operations

Loanmeet Technologies (Fintech SME Lending)
Bengaluru, India
06.2017 - 05.2018
  • Successfully established and developed the Small & Medium Enterprise (SME) loan portfolio, managing an impressive INR 500 Crore portfolio.
  • Provided effective leadership and management to the Sales & Operations team, resulting in a 2x overall sales on a month-on month basis.
  • Led the product management team to provide customer insights and feedback, contributing to product enhancements and customer satisfaction.
  • Implemented robust strategies and processes to minimize non-performing assets, achieving an overall non-performing asset rate of less than 1%, setting a benchmark in the market.

Growth Hacker

Finomena (Fintech B2C Lending)
Bengaluru, India
01.2017 - 05.2017
  • Led the growth team in developing and launching two new verticals, expanding market reach and increasing revenue streams.
  • Managed the credit analysis team, enhancing credit models and accelerating loan decisions to provide a seamless customer experience.
  • Streamlined credit underwriting operations, reducing turnaround time by a significant 60%.
  • Utilized customer feedback to improve product features and enhance customer satisfaction.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Global Logistics & Supply Chain

SP Jain School of Global Management
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

PES Institute of Technology
Bengaluru, India

Skills

  • Product Development Mastery
  • Strategic Vision
  • Leadership Excellence
  • Analytical Insight
  • Market Expansion
  • Innovative Problem Solver

Languages

English
Native
Hindi
Advanced
Tamil
Upper intermediate
Kannada
Elementary

Certification

  • Certified Blue Ocean Strategist
  • C/C++/Data Structures

Timeline

Strategic Consultant

VendiGig
09.2022 - Current

Product Manager

Watermelon Market (Food-Tech SaaS Platform)
07.2022 - Current

Head of Strategy & Business Operations

HealthPlix (Healthcare-tech SaaS ERP)
07.2019 - 06.2021

Technology Evangelist

Namaste Credit (AI based Fintech)
06.2018 - 07.2019

Co-Founder & Vice President - Sales & Operations

Loanmeet Technologies (Fintech SME Lending)
06.2017 - 05.2018

Growth Hacker

Finomena (Fintech B2C Lending)
01.2017 - 05.2017

Master of Business Administration - Global Logistics & Supply Chain

SP Jain School of Global Management

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

PES Institute of Technology
  • Certified Blue Ocean Strategist
  • C/C++/Data Structures
Ashwin Radhakrishnan