Varun Kasat

Program Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India7 yrs 6 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Proven track record in scaling SaaS and e-commerce platforms.
  • Expert in customer experience optimization and team leadership.
  • Strong background in project and operations management.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and E-commerce operations expert with a focus on customer experience and project management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Project ManagementBusiness StrategyBusiness DevelopmentE-commerceCustomer ExperienceOperations ManagementP&l ManagementLogistics Operations

Other Skills

Growth StrategiesCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Team ManagementTeam LeadershipStakeholder ManagementData AnalysisMicrosoft OfficePublic SpeakingLeadershipManagementMicrosoft PowerPointHiringGo-to-market StrategyVendor ManagementSales

About

Determined and curious problem solver with over 7 years of experience in project management, change management, operations and program management, and customer experience while building and managing high-performing teams. I am a result-orientated self-starter with a proven ability to navigate through challenging uncertainties with a strong focus on the organization’s goals and success.

Experience

7 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 3 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 6 mos
Current Experience

Agoda

Planning and Forecasting - WFM

Dec 2024Present · 1 yr 6 mos · Bangkok Metropolitan Area

Asentech llc

Senior Project Manager

Aug 2023Jul 2024 · 11 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Mela

Senior Program Manager

Apr 2020Oct 2022 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Namaste Business is an online B2C / B2B SaaS subscription platform where online business enthusiasts can create their own e-commerce app and website within minutes.
  • Lead PAN India growth and sales operations for Namaste Business.
  • Undertook GTM operations, experimented heavily with growth ideas, built a team for channel distribution, deep-dived into Indian SME market which helped scale revenue to 4x in 4 weeks.
  • 34% reduction in customer drop-off by A/B experimenting and improving the onboarding flow.
  • Frequently interacted with customers to understand user pain points and helped in incorporating viable solutions to the product.
  • Mela is a social e-commerce app where users can save money by inviting their friends and group shopping with them.
  • Worked on analysing the business opportunities, understanding the relevant geographies, building a
  • team of BD managers and eventually onboarding supply.
  • 70% increase in the number of SKUs on the platform leading to more than 6x growth in the number of sellers in a span of 15 weeks.
  • Senior Manager - Customer Experience:
  • 80% reduction in customer queries and back and forth due to new SOPs, documentation and optimisation of support operations.
  • Increased customer satisfaction due to satisfactory responses, prompt solutions and faster refunds.
Growth StrategiesCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Project ManagementBusiness StrategyE-commerceTeam Management+1

Uber

Operations and CX Manager

Jun 2019Apr 2020 · 10 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  • Was running a highly efficient and partner-obsessed in-person support centre for all Uber partners in Bangalore across multiple products.
  • Owned all operational metrics for profitability, operational+cost efficiency, and partner satisfaction.
  • Led a team of 45+ Uber Experts to deliver the highest standards of service excellence.
  • Helped increase the Customer Satisfaction score by 20 points.
  • Was responsible for hiring, mentoring, training, and fostering the growth of all contingent workforce agents.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams and was POC for multiple Central Teams, International Product Teams and Driver Ops Teams.
Operations ManagementCustomer ExperienceTeam LeadershipStakeholder Management

Awign

Operations Manager

Jul 2018May 2019 · 10 mos · Bangalore

  • Owned multiple projects involving their planning, P&L management, A/B experimenting, data crunching and successful execution.
  • Led multiple teams of gig champions who were the on-field performers.
  • Streamlined operations and brought new SOPs for upcoming projects to ensure optimal performance delivery and operational excellence.
  • The clientele included the likes of Zomato, Swiggy, ITC, Meesho etc.
Operations ManagementP&L ManagementData Analysis

Future supply chain solutions limited

Graduate Engineering Trainee (Operations)

Jun 2016May 2017 · 11 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Was responsible for smooth and efficient logistics operations for one of the company’s largest branches in terms of revenue and volume.
  • Handled a team of 32 contract workers to ensure effective operations.
  • Analyzed data to draw business conclusions and incorporated them to improve the modus operandi of logistics for the company.
Logistics OperationsData Analysis

Larsen & toubro

Project Trainee

May 2015Jun 2015 · 1 mo · Mumbai Area, India

  • Ergonomically designed an Air Circuit Breaker handle which utilised 2.5x less manual energy to charge than the initial design.

Education

Shri Ramdeobaba College Of Engineering and Management

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) — Mechanical Engineering

Jan 2012Jan 2016

Mount Carmel High School

Jan 1997Jan 2010

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