Lakshmeesh S

Product Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India5 yrs 6 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led product innovations in EdTech and FinTech.
Achieved significant revenue growth through strategic product launches.
Expert in optimizing lead conversion and sales processes.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Manager with expertise in EdTech and FinTech, focusing on user-centric solutions.

Contact

lakshmeeshs15@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementProduct StrategyBackend Development

Other Skills

A/B TestingAI for ImpactAI-powered featuresAPI TestingAlgorithmsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Back-End Web DevelopmentBacklog ManagementBoFU OptimisationBusiness StrategyC (Programming Language)CRM toolsCascading Style Sheets (CSS)ConsultingData Structures

About

I am a passionate and user-focused Product Manager with ~5 years of experience in EdTech and FinTech, currently driving innovation at Yocket, India’s largest study-abroad platform. With a BTech in Information Science and Engineering and professional backend development experience, I bring a strong foundation in system architecture and development principles, complemented by hands-on expertise in web development and data analytics. I harness these skills to craft innovative, user-centric solutions that address real-world challenges. My focus lies on building scalable, reliable, and resource-efficient tech strategies, thoughtfully designed for iterative releases that optimize outcomes. Always curious and driven by a love for learning, I’m committed to creating meaningful products that make a difference.

Experience

5 yrs 6 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 9 mos

Average Tenure

4 yrs 3 mos

Current Experience

Yocket

2 roles

Product Manager

Promoted

Jan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 5 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Remote

AI for Impact: Strategies to Drive Business and Build Great Products
MoFU Optimisation: Enhanced lead quality while maintaining volume through strategic, data-driven targeting. Increased engagement and boosted awareness of the paid product, generating high-quality inbound inquiries. Led to a 50% decrease in sales operational costs, 20% quicker conversion cycle, and 40% increase in lead-to-conversion rate.
BoFU Optimisation: Implemented a two-tier sales model, streamlining pre-sales and sales team workflows. Optimized post-lead creation processes to improve lead nurturing and conversion rates. Emphasized leveraging analytics and CRM tools for effective decision-making. Achieved a 20% increase in sales win rate and a 35% improvement in sales velocity.

AI for ImpactMoFU OptimisationBoFU Optimisationdata-driven targetinganalyticsCRM tools+2

Associate Product Manager

Feb 2022 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Remote

MoFU : Growth - Optimized the middle of the funnel to enhance inbound lead flow, improving lead quality and quantity. Established a new lead channel with integrated quality filters for scheduling calls, and streamlined pre- and post-booking flows to drive efficient retargeting and conversions. Achieved a 4X increase in inbound inquiries and a 2.5X growth in lead-to-conversion rate from this channel.
New Product - Product Led Growth - Took full ownership from ideation to launch of Yocket Kickstarter, a budget-friendly DIY counseling product with new AI-powered features for students applying to universities abroad. Achieved 1250 enrollments and generated $200k USD revenue within 4 months.

MoFUProduct Led Growthlead channelAI-powered featuresProduct ManagementProduct Strategy

The splash studio

Product Consultant

May 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

Wise code

Product Consultant

Jun 2022 – Present · 4 yrs · Mysore, Karnataka, India · Remote

Altimetrik

2 roles

Associate Software Engineer

Nov 2020 – Feb 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · Remote

Worked with PayPal as a Backend Developer.
Developed RESTful services using Spring Boot and Java. These services are utilized by PayPal's Official Consumer App on both iOS and Android platforms.
My primary project was Brazil PIX, an instant open-loop payment system in Brazil. I was actively involved in orchestrating these payments within PayPal's ecosystem.

RESTful servicesSpring BootJavaBackend Development

Project Intern

Oct 2020 – Nov 2020 · 1 mo · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · Remote

Gained comprehensive understanding of the backend technologies and architectural principles driving PayPal's robust service infrastructure.

Innovation cell mitm

Product Management Intern

Feb 2019 – Jan 2020 · 11 mos · Mandya, Karnataka, India · On-site

Solved the existing problems faced by the Examination and Placement department of our college.
Took complete ownership of the products from the ideation phase to the launch phase.
Worked with different stakeholders and teams to deliver functional and successful products.
Product #1 - Automated Examination System
An end-to-end product designed to assist multiple users - students, invigilators, supervisors, heads of departments, and the principal. The system helps allocate students from various streams, branches, and semesters to attend their examinations with precise seating arrangements, ensuring prevention of malpractice. It also assigns faculties to invigilate them based on key criteria set by the university. Advanced options are available for supervisors, heads of departments, and the principal, with documentation automation in just one click.
Impact - Reduced manual work by 98% and decreased error rates by 60% in documentation.
Product #2 - Campus Placement Assistant
A product to track the details of the companies visiting campus for placements and the students' performances in the interviews. Complete documentation of process and access to different stakeholders. Serves as an Internal Glassdoor to the upcoming batches.
Impact - Has helped over 5,000 students to date with a CSAT rating of 4.7/5. Reduced manual work by 85% and increased efficiency in data tracking, maintenance, and visualization for effective data utilization.