BIBHU RANJAN — Co-Founder

I’m a Product Manager with 5 years of total experience, spanning EdTech and FinTech, with hands-on ownership across product strategy, execution, and growth. My background in software development and DevOps enables me to bridge business goals with technical execution and build scalable, data-driven products from the ground up. Currently, I’m the Founder & Product Manager at IELTSAPPEAL, a bootstrapped EdTech platform where I own the entire product lifecycle—from problem discovery and product vision to GTM, launch, and optimization. I led the development of AI-powered testing, feedback, analytics, and payment systems, scaled the platform from 0 to 30K+ users, achieved 10M+ digital reach, and grew revenue from zero to five figures. Through continuous UX experimentation and data-led decisions, I improved monthly retention to 60%, test completion to 80%, activation to 60%, and increased average user engagement to 8 hours per week. Previously, as a Product & Program Manager at UntraddCareer, I independently led the design and launch of an internal LMS platform, improving onboarding efficiency by 60%, increasing activation to 70%, and driving course completion to 90%. I defined success metrics, built KPI dashboards, optimized APIs and workflows, and aligned product, engineering, and business stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes. Earlier in my career, I worked at Blackline (NASDAQ-listed FinTech) as a DevOps Engineer, where I managed CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and compliance-critical systems. I also led the end-to-end development of an internal ATS, integrating secure APIs, optimizing databases, and leveraging LLM-based filtering to automate workflows. At K12 Techno Services, I contributed as a Full-Stack Developer, building scalable ERP solutions used by 20+ institutions and 7,000+ users. What I specialize in: Product Discovery & Vision Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy End-to-End Product Lifecycle Ownership AI & RAG-based Feature Implementation UX Optimization & Experimentation Metrics, KPIs, and Growth Analytics Cross-functional Leadership & Stakeholder Alignment I thrive in fast-paced, high-ownership environments and enjoy building products that solve real user problems while driving sustainable business growth. I’m always open to conversations around Product Management, AI-powered products, EdTech innovation, and early-stage startups.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Manager with expertise in EdTech and FinTech, focusing on user experience and data-driven product strategies.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 5 yrs 6 mos

Skills

Product Management
User Experience (ux)
Devops
Full-stack Development

Career Highlights

Scaled EdTech platform to 30K+ users.
Achieved 10M+ digital reach and five-figure revenue.
Improved user retention to 60% through UX optimization.

Work Experience

UntraddCareer

Program and Product Manager (1 yr 1 mo)

Ieltsappeal

Founder and Product Manager (2 yrs 6 mos)

BlackLine

DevOps Engineer (2 yrs 6 mos)

K12 Techno Services Pvt. Ltd.

Junior Developer (7 mos)

Vijña Labs

Machine Learning Project Intern (3 mos)

Travart International

Marketing Intern (1 mo)

Education

Bachelor of Engineering at BMS Institute of Technology and Management

BIBHU RANJAN

Co-Founder

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India5 yrs 6 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Scaled EdTech platform to 30K+ users.
Achieved 10M+ digital reach and five-figure revenue.
Improved user retention to 60% through UX optimization.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Manager with expertise in EdTech and FinTech, focusing on user experience and data-driven product strategies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementUser Experience (ux)DevopsFull-stack Development

Other Skills

Skill DevelopmentManagementUX ResearchLearningCustomer ExperienceResearch SkillsUser-centered DesignProblem SolvingCommunicationStrategic ThinkingCreative Problem SolvingFigma (Software)A/B TestingGenerative AITech Savy

About

Experience

5 yrs 6 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 10 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs 6 mos

Current Experience

Untraddcareer

Program and Product Manager

May 2024 – Jun 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Product & Program Manager (Consultant part-time) – UntraddCareer
May 2024 – June 2025 | Early-stage EdTech Startup
Led the end-to-end product management and program execution of an internal LMS platform, owning discovery, PRDs, launch, and post-launch optimization.
Designed and optimized student onboarding flows and internal workflows, reducing onboarding friction and improving activation rate to 70%.
Defined product, user, and business success metrics, and built KPI dashboards to track activation, engagement, and completion.
Collaborated closely with engineering and business stakeholders to optimize APIs, databases, and system workflows, enabling scalable operations and reliable delivery.
Built transparent mentor and cohort tracking systems, increasing course completion to 90% and improving overall learner experience.
Led UI/UX improvements across learner-facing pages and internal dashboards to enhance clarity, usability, and engagement.
Independently managed product operations, technical implementation, and program workflows, ensuring smooth execution in a lean, fast-paced environment.
Acted as the bridge between product, tech, and operations teams, aligning platform capabilities with learner outcomes and business objectives.

Product ManagementUser Experience (UX)

Ieltsappeal

Founder and Product Manager

Nov 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

Founder & Product Manager – IELTSAPPEAL
Nov 2023 – Present | Bootstrapped EdTech
Owned the end-to-end product lifecycle from problem discovery and PRD creation to launch, iteration, and scale, building a learner-first, data-driven IELTS preparation platform.
Led user research, RCA, and continuous discovery to identify key learner pain points and translate insights into high-impact features and UX improvements.
Designed and launched AI-powered testing, evaluation, and feedback systems, improving test completion rates to 80% and increasing user activation to 60%.
Built and integrated secure payment and subscription workflows, scaling revenue from zero to five figures while improving overall conversion to 7%.
Scaled the platform from 0 to 30K+ users and 10M+ digital reach, driving 60% monthly retention through iterative UX optimization and engagement loops.
Improved average user engagement to 8 hours per week by designing dashboards, analytics views, and gamified learning experiences.
Defined and tracked business, product, and user success metrics, enabling data-informed prioritization and roadmap decisions.
Led and collaborated with a cross-functional team of 5 across product, engineering, design, and marketing to ship features using agile execution.
Planned and executed Go-to-Market (GTM) strategies across Instagram, Threads, WhatsApp, and content channels, growing the ecosystem to 85K+ followers and building a 500+ member learner community.
Leveraged Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity to analyze user behavior, run experiments, and continuously improve usability, retention, and LTV.

Full-Stack DevelopmentSkill DevelopmentManagementUX ResearchLearningCustomer Experience+28

Blackline

DevOps Engineer

Mar 2021 – Sep 2023 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

DevOps and Automation Engineer – Blackline (NASDAQ: BL)
Apr 2021 – Oct 2023 | FinTech SaaS B2B
Managed production infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines for a global B2B financial SaaS platform, ensuring system stability, security, and regulatory compliance.
Owned and maintained deployment workflows using Jenkins, Docker, GitHub, AWS, and artifact management tools to support reliable, scalable releases.
Led the end-to-end development of an internal Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for the HR team, taking full ownership from requirement gathering to delivery when core development bandwidth was unavailable.
Collaborated cross-functionally with HR, engineering, leadership, and operations to define workflows, design system architecture, and deliver a usable, scalable internal product.
Integrated secure APIs, optimized MySQL databases, and automated deployments to improve efficiency, reliability, and internal adoption.
Applied product thinking—problem discovery, prioritization, and stakeholder alignment—while operating in a highly regulated FinTech environment.

ManagementLearningProblem SolvingCommunicationStrategic ThinkingCreative Problem Solving+7

K12 techno services pvt. ltd.

Junior Developer

Sep 2020 – Apr 2021 · 7 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · On-site

Junior Software Developer – K12 Techno Services
Jul 2020 – Jan 2021 | EdTech
Worked as a Full-Stack Developer on an ERP platform for KG–12 education, supporting 20+ institutions and 7,000+ users.
Built and optimized frontend interfaces using React.js and backend services with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB to deliver scalable, high-performance features.
Developed reusable APIs and backend modules for student records, attendance tracking, and administrative workflows.
Collaborated with Product, QA, and DevOps teams to ship reliable releases and improve platform stability and usability.
Contributed to UX and performance improvements that enhanced day-to-day efficiency for educators and administrators.
Gained hands-on experience building production-ready, full-stack systems in a real-world EdTech environment.

Full-Stack DevelopmentReact.jsManagementMongoDBLearningUser-centered Design+10

Vijña labs

Machine Learning Project Intern

Feb 2019 – May 2019 · 3 mos · Bangalore

Worked on various live machine learning projects to revise, repair, or expand existing programs for improved efficiency or adapting to new requirements.
Stored, retrieved, and manipulated data and existing programs for analyzing large datasets in image processing using machine learning techniques.
Developed and managed Python scripts for file handling tasks.

LearningResearch SkillsProblem SolvingCommunicationStrategic ThinkingCreative Problem Solving+3

Travart international

Marketing Intern

Aug 2018 – Sep 2018 · 1 mo · Bangalore

Digital marketing via different social media platforms.
On-field product marketing experience.
Maintaining cooperative relationships with representatives of the community, consumers, employees, or public interest groups.

ManagementLearningResearch SkillsProblem SolvingCommunicationStrategic Thinking+6