Ankit Raj

Product Manager

Hyderabad, Telangana, India3 yrs 9 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Increased user engagement by 90 basis points at Microsoft.
  • Achieved annual savings of $133,056 through RPA initiatives.
  • Led impactful HR policy benchmarking at Wonder Cement.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Manager with expertise in SaaS and Automation industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product DevelopmentUser ResearchUser EngagementHuman Resources (hr)Industry AnalysisRobotic Process Automation (rpa)Process Automation

Other Skills

Techno-FunctionalIncentive ProgramsUiPathVisual Basic .NET (VB.NET)ScrumUser Acceptance TestingArtificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AIC#Compensation & BenefitsAgile MethodologiesProduct Road MappingSprintsMarket ResearchStrategic Thinking

About

Experienced and results-driven Product Manager at Microsoft, specializing in feature implementation and user-centric product development. A dynamic professional with a proven record of crafting comprehensive spec sheets and executing successful POCs, contributing significantly to DealsHub (Blackjack). Previously, as an Application Developer at IBM India, I led impactful initiatives that achieved substantial cost savings, streamlined processes, and facilitated cross-functional collaboration. Education: PGDM in Human Resource Management, XLRI Jamshedpur (2023) BTech in Information Technology, NIT Srinagar (2018) Key Achievements: Microsoft Product Manager 2 (May 2023 – Present) Crafted spec sheets for User Reactions, Feedback Mechanism, Comments, Save & Share, and Referrals for DealsHub (Blackjack). Successfully identified and implemented effective community bootstrapping methods for DealsHub. Executed a POC using Toloka, gathering 500+ reactions to inform product decisions. Coordinated with CELA and Multimedia teams for comments moderation and roll-out on DealsHub. Conducted Flash feedback interviews with 6 users to understand rewards on DealsHub. IBM India Pvt Ltd, RPA Developer (August 2018 – June 2021) Integrated RPA tools with PagerDuty, reducing license cost and development time significantly. Spearheaded UiPath automation projects, achieving annual savings of $133,056. Ensured zero SLA breaches by managing ServiceNow tickets and achieving quick ticket assigning. Conducted training sessions for 70+ professionals on RPA automation. I bring a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a passion for user-centric design to drive product innovation and success. Let's connect and explore opportunities for collaboration and growth.

Experience

3 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 10 mos
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Microsoft

Product Manager 2

May 2023Apr 2024 · 11 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

  • Bootstrapped users’ reactions (Likes/Dislikes) for DealsHub, increasing user engagement by 90 basis points
  • Led 1:1 user interview to gain insights into reward perceptions, contributing to user-centric improvements
  • Applied insights from user feedback to optimize engagement strategies, fostering user growth by 150%
  • Created detailed specifications for user feedback mechanisms, driving iterative feature development for DealsHub
  • Conducted a PoC through Toloka, analyzing over 500 user reactions to influence product roadmap decisions
  • Applied Triple Cashback Tuesday, boosting new user acquisition by 200% and user retention by 5 times
  • Implemented Project Bloom, rewarding Microsoft Edge users, increasing the Edge users from 3% to 6%
Techno-FunctionalProduct DevelopmentUser Research

Wonder cement ltd.

Human Resources Summer Intern

Apr 2022Jun 2022 · 2 mos · Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

  • Benchmarked 10+ HR policies by studying 20+ journals, research papers, and financial reports of 5 competitors
  • Analyzed industry trends by interviewing 200+ employees from peer companies and 10+ internal employees
  • Created comparative analysis of compensation & benefits for 15 bands & 40+ Roles by analyzing 3k+ profiles
  • Proposed 14+ changes in the HR policies & 5+ improvements to the draft of offer letters for all employees
  • Recommended 5+ changes in the upcoming Rewards & Recognition policy by reviewing the current draft
Human Resources (HR)Incentive ProgramsIndustry Analysis

Ibm

Application Developer

Aug 2018Jun 2021 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

  • Reduced license costs by 100% and development time by 90% by integrating RPA tools with PagerDuty.
  • Achieved annual savings of $133,056 annually by spearheading multiple UiPath automation developments.
  • Automated processes equivalent to 8 FTEs, reducing labor costs by 13,300 person-hours annually.
  • Maintained a flawless SLA track record by managing 700+ ServiceNow tickets monthly with a TAT under 2 minutes.
  • Led training sessions for 30+ developers and managers on integrating PagerDuty with RPA.
  • Conducted 5-day automation training for 70+ professionals, including developers, SMEs, and project managers.
  • Mentored 4 graduate hires on RPA tools, contributing to their proficiency in automation-focused roles.
UiPathVisual Basic .NET (VB.NET)Robotic Process Automation (RPA)Process Automation

Education

XLRI Jamshedpur

PGDM (HRM) — Human Resources Management

Jun 2021Apr 2023

National Institute of Technology Srinagar

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) — Information Technology

Jan 2014Jan 2018

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