Ajay Singh Rathore

CEO

Gurgaon, Haryana, India13 yrs 8 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Transformed MVP into a global leader in Autos category.
Achieved over $1.3 billion in GMV within four years.
Designed a roadmap enabling millions of sellers to list on OLX.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Management expert in E-commerce and Adtech sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementProduct StrategyManagement ConsultingMarketing

Other Skills

Agile MethodologiesBusiness StrategyCollaborative Problem SolvingCompetitive AnalysisConversion OptimizationCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Data AnalysisData ScienceE-commerceGlobal Product ManagementJiraMarket ResearchOnline MarketplaceRecommender SystemsSAS

About

As the Head of Product at OLX Group, I have over 11 years of experience in building and optimizing marketplaces for sellers across 13 countries in Europe, South America, and Asia. I have been a key member of the team that transformed our MVP into a global leader in the Autos category [top 3 in the world], achieving more than a 1.3 Bn dollars in GMV by the end of the fourth year. I have a strong background in product management, with skills in business strategy, product strategy, and product management. I have designed a Product-Led Growth (PLG) roadmap for the business, enabling millions of sellers to list on OLX, ensuring customer experience and satisfaction. I have also led 3P adtech integrations, improving render rate and data-driven decision making. Additionally, I have ensured the quality of supply on the platform for categories like Real-estate, Mobile, Cars, and Bikes. I am passionate about creating value for both buyers and sellers through machine learning, and I am always looking for new opportunities to innovate and grow.

Experience

Olx group

Head of Product

Nov 2018 – Present · 7 yrs 4 mos · Gurgaon, India

At OLX Group, I have 6+ years of experience in building and optimising marketplaces for sellers (supply channel) in 13 countries across Europe, South America, and Asia. I have been a key member of the team that transformed our MVP into a global leader in the category, achieving more than a billion dollars in GMV by the end of the fourth year. During my stint at OLX:
Designed a Product-Led Growth (PLG) roadmap for the business, enabling millions of sellers to list on OLX, ensuring customer experience (CX) and satisfaction
Led 3P adtech integrations, improving render rate resulting data-driven decision making
Ensured the quality of supply on the platform for categories like Real-estate, Mobile, Cars, and Bikes through consumer insights
Optimized the seller funnel for more efficient and effective listing processes
Built long-term data-science/machine-learning (AI) capabilities to improve buyer engagement, including features like background removal, 360-degree spins, damage detection, and image correction
Improved internal operations for inspectors (riders) by designing logistics tools for smooth and convenient fulfilment, contributing to digital transformation.
Rolled out a CRM for sales efficacy, optimising internal user performance and facilitating

Data ScienceGlobal Product ManagementOnline Marketplacemachine learning productsE-commerceProduct Management+1

Government of haryana | ashoka university

Consultant (Tech) to Chief Minister of Haryana office

Dec 2017 – Nov 2018 · 11 mos · Chandigarh

Implemented digital transformational strategy for recruitment agencies making process of recruitment transparent to generate 50K employments in a year compared to earlier average of 7.5K per year
Directed transversal agendas (policy, product, and process) in fortnightly reviews with Chief Minister and senior official of the state
Defined and led implementation of Optical character recognition to reduce time taken in verifying documents of candidates by 60 days
Developed and ensured adoption of online system for raising recruitment requests by 103 Govt departments to reduce TAT by 200%

Collaborative Problem SolvingManagement ConsultingSenior Stakeholder Management

Cardekho

Product Manager

Feb 2016 – Nov 2017 · 1 yr 9 mos · Jaipur Area, India

Group media ad sales Product lead (CarDekho, Gaadi, Zigwheels, BikeDekho, TrucksDekho) responsible for ad inventory placement and generation of $50K business across Web, WAP and App platforms
Developed framework for data-layer to feed recommendation engine for 14 million monthly users
Built and managed MVP to sell new cars online (first in industry) for slow-moving inventory with dealers

Agile MethodologiesScrum masterConversion OptimizationRecommender SystemsProduct Management

Ht media ltd

Assistant Manager, Marketing and Sales

Jul 2015 – Feb 2016 · 7 mos

Planned the ‘Go to market’ strategy for launch of new edition in Kumaon region (6 districts) by mapping zones, segmenting customers, and designed conversion strategy to enhance sales
Led team of sales executives to drive reader booking campaign
Managed branding budget and ensured end to end implementation of branding plan at different locations by coordinating with agents, sales team members, and vendors
Organized macro and micro level reader engagement events to enhance brand perception

Competitive AnalysisMarketing

Microsoft

Project Fellow, Experiential Learning Module

Nov 2014 – Jun 2015 · 7 mos · Delhi Area, India

Strategized implementation of information technology in Indian context
Researched Indian scenario by interacting with senior civil servants
Prepared report of the existing success stories in IT

Goodreads.com

Author

Nov 2013 – Mar 2020 · 6 yrs 4 mos

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Amdocs

Subject Matter Expert

Oct 2013 – Jun 2014 · 8 mos · Pune Area, India

Improved ordering process, resolved order fallouts and enhanced customer satisfaction by helping service providers for network connected devices
Managed expansion of project to 15 times of existing volume
Resolved fallouts in activation with 10% higher efficiency than due target
Trained 30 new recruits in working on process tools
Standardized information on process flow and tools for new recruits

Ericsson

Trainee

Dec 2012 – Jan 2013 · 1 mo · Jaipur Area, India

This program is conducted by Ericsson only in 12 colleges of India. EXCEL Certification Program aims at helping Ericsson in creating a pool of industry-ready professionals and bridge the gap between demand – supply. EXCEL Professional Certification is a 'General Telecom Certification' and is vendor neutral. The program covers basics of 2G, 3G, IP, Multimedia & VAS fundamentals, etc.

National social entrepreneurship forum

Campus Ambassador

Mar 2012 – May 2013 · 1 yr 2 mos · The LNM Institute of Information technology

Promoted the NSEF (National social Entrepreneurship Forum) activities at the campus.

Steel authority of india limited

Summer Trainee

Jun 2011 – Jul 2011 · 1 mo · Bhilai steel Plant

Documented working of Automated Sinter plant and wireless and wired communication in a steel plant
Studied working of technologies used in automation of plant.