Chaitanya Ambarkar — Product Designer
Product Manager & Designer | Thoughtful and intentional designer | Bridging Physical & Digital | Ex-Safety Officer at BALCO & IOCL I didn’t begin as a designer. I began by observing...systems, risks, human behavior...as a Safety Officer in environments like BALCO and IOCL. That’s where I first saw that many real-world problems weren’t technical,they were design problems. That realization rerouted my life. After completing my Master’s in Industrial Design from VIT Vellore, I began building products...first physical, then digital. Now, with over two years of experience, I work at the intersection of product strategy and design. For the past year, I’ve been leading as a Product Manager, while still staying deeply rooted in design thinking and execution. My design philosophy? Nature is the original designer. Everything in it follows invisible principles...balance, behavior, form. I believe great design emerges when we understand those laws deeply and apply them with empathy and clarity And most imp Logic. I’m especially passionate about: -UX/UI for digital platforms -Logical Product thinking -Product strategy & roadmap building -Design psychology , human behavior And iam good at interviewing people too. -CAD, prototyping, and physical product design Most days, I’m wearing multiple hats...shaping product vision, wireframing flows, guiding team members. Other days, you’ll catch me staring out a window, wondering how a tree grows its branches, or how a button could feel more human :) I believe the best design doesn’t just work....it resonates and is logical. My moto #Be fearless to Experiment
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Manager and Designer specializing in SaaS and user experience design.
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 3 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Product Management
- Product Design
- User Experience Design (ued)
Career Highlights
- Expert in bridging physical and digital product design.
- Strong background in UX/UI and product strategy.
- Proven leadership in cross-functional team management.
Work Experience
Aftershoot
Product Designer (6 mos)
Black Cherie Media
Product Design Manager (1 yr 1 mo)
Qtanea Solutions
Product Designer (4 mos)
Quoppo
Product Designer (10 mos)
Vellore Institute of Technology
Design Team Lead (10 mos)
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Iocl)
Environmental Health and Safety Officer (1 yr 2 mos)
Education
M. Des at Vellore Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Technology - BTech at University Institute of Technology, RGPV
at Kendriya Vidyalaya