Ankush Jhawar

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India8 yrs 9 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led product scaling to $5M+ ARR.
Expert in generative AI solutions.
Built and managed high-performing teams.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS product leader with expertise in generative AI and operational efficiency.

Contact

ankush@barraiser.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementGenerative AiManagement ConsultingBusiness Strategy

Other Skills

AutoCADCC++Data ScienceElectrophoresisHTMLJavaLeadershipMarket ResearchMatlabMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordPhotoshopPowerPoint

About

With 8+ years of experience building and scaling products, I specialize in crafting AI-native solutions that transform how businesses operate. Over the past 2–3 years, I’ve focused deeply on generative AI—most recently as Head of Product at BarRaiser, where I led the journey from concept to a $5M+ ARR platform that reimagines interviewing and hiring. Outside of work, I’m an adventurous traveler (24 countries across 3 continents), a passionate swimmer, and a stand-up comedy enthusiast. Always up for meaningful conversations—especially over coffee. Feel free to reach out: jhawar.ankush7@gmail.com

Experience

Barraiser

2 roles

Head of Product

Promoted

Apr 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

● AI-Powered Interview Solutions: Launched & scaled products to $5M ARR
Interview-as-a-Service: Built AI-powered assessment platform with 100,000+ interviews/yr,
2,000+ interviewers, and 4.6/5 candidate satisfaction
Interview Intelligence SaaS: Developed AI-driven interview copilot for US enterprises for
real-time interview guidance, automated feedback, and interviewer training
● Spearheaded GenAI integration across all products, improving operational efficiency by 80%
● Built a lean 20-member team (PMs, designers, analysts, devs) managing two complex AI products
● Business Impact: Automated operations improving margins by 200% across 200+ customers
● Sales & Customer Success: Led sales demos, customer onboarding, and customer success,
improving adoption & retention among enterprise clients
● Industry Voice: Presented on GenAI in HR tech at multiple conferences across USA & India

Product ManagementGenerative AILeadership

Strategy

Apr 2020 – Nov 2020 · 7 mos

● Designed the evaluation structure for 7 domains (Backend, Frontend, Data Science, Product, iOS etc.)
● Designed processes along with the quality metrics to ensure seamless experience for both the candidates and interviewers along with an effective evaluation
● Worked with the product team in designing the B2B and B2C product starting from application to evaluation

Kearney

Management Consultant

Nov 2020 – Apr 2021 · 5 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

● Led business planning for a $20B+ mining firm, aligning corporate strategy & financial targets
● Conducted DD for PE firm’s $500M acquisition; Designed governance structure for Oil & Gas JV

Management ConsultingBusiness Strategy

Kearney

Summer Intern

Apr 2019 – May 2019 · 1 mo · Mumbai Area, India

Awarded PPO (Pre-placement Offer)
● Worked with a major upcoming Oil & Gas joint venture organisation to design their governance structure
● Studied conflict management & power distribution techniques followed in JVs globally
● Helped in identifying the responsibilities & limitations of partners in the JV along with their participation in various bodies (Board, Board Committees etc.) of corporate governance

Rivigo

Product Management

Dec 2016 – May 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos · Gurgaon, India · On-site

● Developed vehicle planning algorithm to improve capacity utilisation of trucks running on FTL network, Reduced customer service time with lesser manpower
● Designed mobile application for 200+ account managers with data dashboard for relationship management
● Built forecasting tool and excel dashboards to improve the capacity utilisation of trucks and network optimization

Product Management

Ola (ani technologies pvt ltd)

Program Management

Jul 2015 – Dec 2016 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

New Initiatives:
● Launched Ola Outstation, Ola Lux, and Ola Rentals in Bengaluru, managing end-to-end operations including supply acquisition, driver training, quality assurance, and on-ground issue resolution.
● Led the launch of Ola Store in Chennai, Ola’s grocery delivery vertical, establishing operational processes from the ground up.
Business Expansion:
● Spearheaded the launch of Ola Cabs in Jodhpur, overseeing all operational aspects including supply onboarding, quality management, and training programs.
Ola Star – Supply Branding Initiative:
● Designed and executed a comprehensive project to strengthen Ola’s driver-partner ecosystem, including incentive design, vendor management, and capacity building.
● Monitored daily operations, performance metrics, and target achievement to drive sustained growth.
● Measured post-onboarding partner performance to ensure ROI alignment through spend vs. growth analysis.