Ravi Kumar Vaka

Co-Founder

Hyderabad, Telangana, India14 yrs 5 mos experience

Key Highlights

10+ years in SaaS product management.
Proven track record in scaling platforms.
Expert in AI-driven product features.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS Product Manager with expertise in Healthcare and E-commerce sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementCustomer ExperienceBusiness DevelopmentProject ManagementProcess Improvement

Other Skills

Account ManagementAffiliate ManagementAffiliate MarketingAgile DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsAnalyticsB2B MarketingBrand ManagementBusiness AnalysisBusiness AnalyticsBusiness StrategyBusiness-to-Business (B2B)CXO level engagementCategory ManagementChief Experience Offiers

About

Digital Transformation | Tech Product Development | Healthcare | E-commerce Seasoned Product Manager with 10+ years of experience leading SaaS product development from vision to market launch. Expert in defining product strategies, crafting roadmaps, and driving agile execution to deliver world-class IT solutions. Proven track record of scaling SaaS platforms (e.g., Truepush, Way2News), aligning product goals with business objectives, and leveraging data insights to optimize performance. Adept at collaborating with engineering, design, and stakeholders to innovate and achieve revenue targets, with a passion for AI-driven features and customer-centric outcomes.

Experience

14 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 3 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 7 mos

Current Experience

Xurely consulting

2 roles

Chief Business Officer & Co-founder

Promoted

Sep 2025 – Present · 9 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Co-Founder/CBO

Mar 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Scaled B2B SaaS Xurely.co for hospital networks; Defined and manage Xurely's product roadmap for hospital operations, integrating appointment management systems, connected CRM, doctor management tools, and WebRTC-based video
consultation features, driving 25% growth in patient and staff engagement by
aligning with hospital workflows and care priorities.
Conduct user research with hospital administrators, doctors, and nurses to identify
pain points, then collaborate closely with UI/UX teams to translate findings into intuitive designs for scheduling appointments and conducting video consultations, ensuring usability across busy hospital environments.
Lead agile development with engineering and QA, writing detailed user stories to connect Xurely with hospital systems (HIS, EHR) using HL7 protocols for patient data sharing, while adding WebRTC video and CRM features, boosting platform scalability by 15% to support multi-hospital networks.
Prioritize features based on hospital feedback and analytics, enhancing doctor scheduling and video tools to reduce operational costs by 15% and achieve 150% ROI, then oversee launches with growth teams to double hospital adoption through targeted rollouts.
Partner with SPIO to manage VAPT security testing, securing CRM data, video consultations, and patient records against vulnerabilities, ensuring HIPAA compliance and presenting Xurely's KPIs to leadership to align with hospital revenue and patient care goals.
Cloud exposure ( Hosting Xurely on AWS); Guided UI/UX team to design intuitive video consultation interfaces, improving hospital staff adoption by 20%

Customer ExperienceCXO level engagementChief Experience OffiersCxProduct Management

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First Employee/Co-founder

Nov 2024 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Career break

Bereavement

Apr 2024 – May 2024 · 1 mo · Hyderabad, Telangana

Way2news

Chief Strategy Officer

Mar 2022 – Feb 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · Hybrid

Owned Way2News's product vision and roadmap as a hyperlocal news app, scaling
downloads from 1 Cr to 6 Cr and daily active users from 1M to 5M in 24 months by
delivering real-time news and partner services to diverse audiences.
Launched a $1.2M video consultation feature from concept to market, enabling
astrologers, doctors, and lawyers to connect with users, partnering with engineering to integrate AI-driven content filters, boosting retention by 25% and enhancing user trust.
Built a SaaS tool for partner services, managing appointments and revenue cycles for professionals, driving agile development cycles with cross-functional teams to prioritize features like video playback, live scores, weather updates, and PNR status, achieving 15M monthly active users.
Presented product updates, growth metrics, and revenue impact to CEOs and investors, securing $16.75M in Series-A funding from WestBridge Capital by demonstrating Way2News's market leadership and scalability potential.

Product ManagementAccount ManagementCustomer Advocacy & SuccessBusiness DevelopmentProject ManagementBusiness Strategy+9

Purpletalk

Director ( Product Strategy)

Nov 2020 – Feb 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos · Greater Hyderabad Area · Hybrid

Developed an omnichannel engagement product strategy, integrating online/offline
channels for brands like Nike and Puma, increasing market adoption by 5%.
Worked with developers to refine product features using customer insights,
authoring detailed requirements that improved retention and user satisfaction.
Managed agile workflows using JIRA, aligning design and engineering efforts to
EDUCATION
deliver seamless customer experiences across SaaS touchpoints; Managed agile
workflows with JIRA/Confluence
Conducted competitor analysis and market research to position the product,
enhancing differentiation and brand trust via G2 and Gartner reviews.

Product ManagementCustomer Advocacy & SuccessBusiness DevelopmentMarketing AutomationGlobal Program ManagementCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)+2

Way2online

Business Head ( Growth & CX )

Aug 2018 – Nov 2020 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Greater Hyderabad Area · On-site

Launched and scaled Truepush to a top-5 global push notification SaaS platform,
growing the user base to 40K and achieving $300K ARR.
Partnered with product and engineering teams to iterate on features, using A/B
testing and analytics to optimize conversion rates and feature usage.
Defined go-to-market plans with sales and marketing, leveraging organic and paid
channels to drive adoption and customer advocacy worldwide.
Integrated real-time feedback loops into product development, improving NPS
scores and aligning offerings with user needs.

Product ManagementAccount ManagementCustomer Advocacy & SuccessBusiness DevelopmentProject ManagementBusiness Strategy+8

Sweet experience

Principal Cofounder

Sep 2013 – Aug 2018 · 4 yrs 11 mos · Greater Hyderabad Area · On-site

E-Commerce Product Platform
Launched and managed an e-commerce platform with 400+ SKUs, ensuring seamless customer experience and operational efficiency.
Developed and implemented a product order tracking system, leading to a 25% reduction in delivery costs by optimizing logistics and improving order fulfillment.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams including marketing, logistics, and technology to drive business growth.
Family Business – Sweets & Savouries
Successfully managed and operated a family business specializing in sweets and savouries, overseeing daily operations, inventory, and customer service.
Led business strategy and execution to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
Managed the end-to-end closure of the business, ensuring smooth transitions and handling market challenges amid rising competition.

Account ManagementProject ManagementMarketing AutomationCustomer RequirementsCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Software Product Management+2

Genpact

Source To Pay Consultant

Oct 2011 – Aug 2013 · 1 yr 10 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

Progressed from Intern to Management Trainee, gaining hands-on experience in SAP Development, QA, and stakeholder coordination, driving operational efficiency.
Conducted FIT-GAP, AS-IS, TO-BE analysis, aligning business requirements with standard SAP - - solutions, reducing customization needs.
Managed Sourcing Helpdesk (L1/L2) & UAT, utilizing Power BI for reporting, enhancing customer satisfaction and issue resolution.
Ensured seamless collaboration across development, testing, and business teams for project success.

Account ManagementProcess ImprovementProject ManagementMarketing AutomationGlobal Program ManagementCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)+2