Akash Gajeshwar

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India9 yrs 3 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Proven track record in product management and strategy.
  • Expert in leading cross-functional teams for successful product launches.
  • Strong technical background combined with business acumen.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and SaaS product leader with strong technical and business expertise.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementProduct StrategySoftware Development

Other Skills

AGILE DEVELOPMENTAgile MethodologiesAnalytical SkillsAnalyticsB2B SoftwareBackend DevelopmentBusiness InsightsBusiness ManagementBusiness StrategyCOMPETITIVE ANALYSISClient CollaborationCloud-Native DevelopmentCloud-Native Platform MigrationCompetitive LandscapeConsumer Behavior

About

Product Leader | 9+ Years | All in one technology and business experience. I build and launch products that delight users and move the business needle. Over the past 9+ years, I’ve led product development across iOS, Android, SDK, and Web, translating customer insights into scalable, data-driven solutions. Product Strategy & Execution: Craft and drive clear roadmaps, balance user needs with business goals, and deliver measurable impact. Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner seamlessly with engineering, design, marketing, and operations to turn complex challenges into successful releases. Customer-First Mindset: Obsessed with understanding problems deeply and delivering quality products that enhance user experience and revenue growth. My background combines an MBA from IIM Kozhikode (’21) with an MS in Computer Science from UNCC (’15), giving me a rare blend of technical depth and business acumen.

Experience

360 one wealth

2 roles

Senior Vice President - Product Management

Promoted

Apr 2025Present · 11 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • Leading a multidisciplinary team of 20+ professionals, including 4 Senior/Product Managers, 15 Engineers, 3 Designers, and 2 Data Analysts, to deliver the complete product lifecycle—from strategy and ideation to launch and optimization.

Vice President, Product Management

Jun 2023Mar 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • End-to-End Product Leadership
  • ► Team Leadership & Alignment – Lead a high-performing team of 6+ PMs, APMs, and Designers, driving alignment between product roadmaps and business goals to achieve strategic outcomes.
  • ► Organizational Transformation – Restructured product and tech teams into outcome-focused squads, streamlining development processes for faster, cross-functional execution.
  • ► HNI Wealth App – Launched from scratch a unified investing platform delivering seamless DIY and assisted onboarding, advanced portfolio analytics, and end-to-end investment journeys across PMS, AIF, Mutual Funds, and LAMF.
  • ► 360ONE Prime NBFC Lending – Led migration from legacy lending to a cloud-native platform, fully digitizing the secured-lending (LAMF) journey to deliver a seamless, efficient, and scalable workflow.
  • ► Admin System – Built an internal admin platform for the HNI Wealth app, enabling Ops, Service, Marketing, and Business teams to efficiently manage customer profiles, app content, and migrate legacy offline-onboarded clients online, with speed and maker-checker workflows.
Team LeadershipOrganizational TransformationProduct LaunchCloud-Native Platform MigrationInternal Admin Platform DevelopmentProduct Management+1

Fisdom

Product Manager

Jun 2021Jun 2023 · 2 yrs · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

  • ► Product Leadership – Led Mutual Funds, Payments, and cross-sell initiatives, driving growth, engagement, and revenue.
  • ► End-to-End Execution – Owned product conceptualization and launch, including competitive analysis, prototyping, requirements gathering, and backend process definition.
  • ► Team Leadership – Managed engineers and designers through weekly sprints, agile methodologies, and daily scrums to ensure timely product delivery.
Product LeadershipEnd-to-End ExecutionAgile MethodologiesProduct ManagementProduct Strategy

Turtlemint

Software Developer

Nov 2018Dec 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo · Mumbai Area, India · On-site

  • ► Consumer-Facing Products – Developed and maintained products serving thousands of clients daily through the Health and Extended Warranty online insurance channels.
  • ► Extended Warranty Product – Built features for the Extended Warranty business (mobiles, TVs, and electronics), contributing over 5% of Turtlemint’s business.
  • ►“Talk to Insurance Guru” Feature – Implemented backend and integration solutions for motor, health, and life insurance, enabling ~10x monthly revenue growth and a 1.2x increase in average ticket size.
  • ► Process Optimization – Improved software integration and release planning to meet business expectations efficiently.
  • ► Client-Centric Development – Delivered timely resolutions for critical product requests, reducing turnaround time and driving additional revenue.
Software DevelopmentConsumer-Facing ProductsProcess OptimizationProduct Management

Atom power, inc.

Software Developer

May 2015Nov 2018 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Charlotte, North Carolina, United States · On-site

  • ► Patented Product Development – Contributed to the development of a $2M, world’s first indigenous smart solid-state circuit breaker; collaborated with 3+ US clients for requirement gathering and customization.
  • ► Team Leadership – Led cross-functional teams of 4–5 engineers (software & electrical) across India and the USA for product development, software integration, and updates.
  • ► SDLC & System Integration – Managed full software development lifecycle of web applications, front-end/back-end integration, and real-time metering systems for the smart circuit breaker.
  • ► UL Certification – Key contributor for UL (Underwriter Laboratories) certification; represented the software team during audits and managed production issues, case management, and internal code reviews.
  • ► Innovative Solutions – Developed AI-enabled software update features, software-defined transfer switching, monitoring solutions for error/event logging, and Electronic Paper Display integration for Atom Power circuit breakers.
  • ► Executive Communication – Conducted demonstrations and presentations for executives to resolve conflicts, align stakeholders, and secure consensus.
  • ► Recognition – Received special acknowledgment from CEO and CTO for outstanding contributions to product development and management.
Product DevelopmentTeam LeadershipSDLC ManagementSoftware DevelopmentProduct Management

Education

Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Jan 2019Jan 2021

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Master's Degree (MS) — Electrical and Computer Engineering

Jan 2014Jan 2015

University of Mumbai

Bachelor of Engineering - BE — Electronics and Telecommunication

Jan 2010Jan 2014

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