Astha Verma

Product Manager

Jaipur, Rajasthan, India9 yrs 4 mos experience

Key Highlights

Strong foundation in software development.
Experience in building scalable applications.
Unique perspective from diverse background.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech-focused Software Developer transitioning into Product Management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Software DevelopmentMicroservicesAndroid Development

Other Skills

SpringbootJavaPostgresKafkaRxJavaRetrofitAndroidXMLLeadershipTeamworkTime ManagementSketchingBootstrapCascading Style Sheets (CSS)HTML5

About

With a strong foundation in software development and a deep understanding of problem-solving, I am now looking to transition into a Product Management role. My diverse background—combining technical expertise, strategic thinking, and resilience—has equipped me with the tools to contribute to building innovative products that solve real-world problems. While I was working as a Software Developer, I gained hands-on experience in building scalable and high-performance applications. I collaborated with cross-functional teams, analyzed user requirements, and led technical projects to completion. This role helped me develop a strong attention to detail, communication skills, and an understanding of the importance of aligning technical solutions with user needs. In addition, my experience with UPSC preparation strengthened my ability to think critically, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively—skills that are crucial in Product Management. During this time, I honed my analytical abilities, worked on strategic planning, and developed an in-depth understanding of how different sectors function, which I believe gives me a unique perspective when it comes to problem-solving in product development. I’m excited to bring my technical background, problem-solving mindset, and passion for creating user-centric solutions to a Product Management role. I am particularly interested in roles where I can leverage my ability to collaborate with both engineering and business teams to create products that deliver value and meet user needs.

Experience

9 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 4 mos

Current Experience

Nextleap

Product Management Fellow

Feb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos

Upsc civil services preparation

Aspirant

Nov 2022 – Jan 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Delhi, India

Gained consumer behavior insights and evolution from philosophy and
anthropology studies, enhancing strategic decision-making
Acquired insight into government policy making and implementation

Genpact

Software Engineer

Oct 2020 – Oct 2022 · 2 yrs · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Contributed to developing microservice for a Fortune 500 client in the finance
domain, enabling seamless data integration, task automation, and reporting
across multiple business functions.
My daily responsibilities included engaging with clients to gather and analyze
requirements, translating them into well-defined user stories, and overseeing
their successful implementation and delivery.
Techstack: Springboot, Java, Postgres, kafka

SpringbootJavaPostgresKafkaSoftware DevelopmentMicroservices

Zestmoney

Software Developer

May 2019 – Jul 2019 · 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Integrated Juspay PG SDK to process and collect loan repayments
Rewrote the signup page of ZestMoney app
Techstack: Java, RxJava, Retrofit

JavaRxJavaRetrofitSoftware Development

Badminton

Joint Secretary

Jul 2018 – May 2019 · 10 mos · IIT Roorkee

IIT Roorkee secured Runner-up position in 53rd Inter-IIT Sports Meet 2018
Represented IIT Roorkee in 53rd Inter-IIT Sports meet 2018, Sportech (2018) - IIT Delhi’s
Sports fest, Sangram (2017, 2018)- IIT Roorkee’s Sports Fest and various National
Competitions
Grabbed 1st position in Badminton singles in Institute Colors Trophy, 2017
Secured 3rd position in Badminton singles in Intra Bhawan Badminton Tournament (2016)

Mypetrolpump

Android Developer

May 2018 – Jun 2018 · 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Built an android application which could be used by business to order petrol in
bulk
Integrated Google maps apis for location, geocoding and navigation.
Develped UI using contraint layouts with MVP architecture
Techstack: Android, Retrofit, Java, XML

Microsoft

codess

Mar 2018 – Mar 2018 · 0 mo · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Codess is a community for female coders initiated by Microsoft. It was established to explore ways to promote gender
diversity in the engineering field
One of the 45 girls invited all over the India at their headquarters in Hyderabad.
One of the 150 girls selected all over the India for their mentorship program.•

AndroidRetrofitJavaXMLAndroid Development

Iit rookee

Cinematic Section

Aug 2016 – Jun 2020 · 3 yrs 10 mos · Roorkee, Uttarakhand

Team secured Gold Medal in 3rd Inter-IIT Cultural Meet 2018
Member of Institute Cultural Council IIT Roorkee
Designed posters for the short films and musical videos and Managed social media accounts
Worked with the production team of video 'Gone Gone Gone' which has 2M+ views