Ruturaj Kulkarni

Product Manager

Pune, Maharashtra, India6 yrs 9 mos experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Led transformative AI product initiatives.
  • Expert in user-centric product management.
  • Proven track record in scaling tech teams.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS Product Manager with a strong focus on AI and user experience.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementProduct StrategyData ScienceMachine Learning

Other Skills

Ad TechAnalytical SkillsApplication Programming Interfaces (API)Artificial Intelligence (AI)B2C e-commerceBusiness StrategyCognitive AssessmentCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Competitive AnalysisConversational AICross-functional Team LeadershipCustomer ExperienceCustomer InsightData AnalysisData Analytics

About

In the realm of AI and product management, my passion lies in bridging technology with human experiences. Each product I've brought to life tells a story—one of innovation, empathy, and a deep understanding of user needs. My journey has been more than just managing products; it's been about crafting experiences that resonate and transform. 🚀 Leading the "Intelligent Application Screening", one of multiple Supply quality projects at Joveo, I didn't just manage a product—I shaped an ecosystem that redefined customer engagement. This venture was a convergence of technology and market insight, resulting in a solution that profoundly impacted both businesses and users. ✨ At Yellow AI, the transformation of 'Gibberish Conversations' was a testament to my ability to infuse technology with brand personality. This experience wasn't merely about enhancing a feature; it was about creating a unique voice for brands, a critical facet of modern product management. 🌏 My journey at HyperVerge was a multifaceted adventure. Starting as an AI Engineer in an individual contributor role, I witnessed and contributed to the company's remarkable growth from a 25-member team to a 120-member tech powerhouse. This scaling journey was a testament to adaptability and innovation. As I transitioned into leading the Documents Quality pod for India and Southeast Asian markets, my focus expanded to include strategic leadership and market-specific product development. My international experience, particularly in Malaysia and the Philippines, went beyond geographical boundaries. It was an exploration in cultural understanding, molding user insights into successful product strategies. This global perspective is key to my approach as a product leader, enabling me to navigate and connect diverse user experiences, and it forms an integral part of my professional narrative. 🌟 My career is a blend of strategic vision, team leadership, and a relentless pursuit of excellence in product development. At the intersection of technology, storytelling, and user-centric design, I find my calling. If these are the avenues that excite you too, let's connect and explore the potential of groundbreaking products together.

Experience

6 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 1 mo
Average Tenure
2 yrs 2 mos
Current Experience

Ust

Lead Product Manager

Apr 2024Present · 2 yrs 2 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

  • As part of UST product management practice, working with Cogstate, managing the Raters App product.
  • Previously managed Uplight’s Ecommerce Marketplace.
B2C e-commerceCross-functional Team LeadershipProduct StrategyE-CommerceProduct ManagementIdentifying New Opportunities+10

Joveo

Product Manager - AI and Data Science

May 2022Mar 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Own 3+ core data science product offerings, which is consumed by internal teams for 5+ different applications.
  • Responsible for the PM-PM and PM-EM collaboration to ensure the success and adoption of the product.
  • Collaborate with Leadership & business stakeholders to define quarterly product strategy and roadmap.
  • Single handedly owned & executed a business project which translated into ~$10k monthly savings for the company.
  • Owned end to end product discovery for the Data Science products. Figured out the business requirements & translated them into user stories & product requirements.
  • Work with the Data Science engineering team to deliver the product features on the roadmap. Help the team with planning, prioritisation & end delivery.
  • Hiring for Data Science PMs to build and scale the team.
Data AnalyticsUser Acceptance TestingBusiness StrategyProduct StrategyLeadershipUser Interviews+24

Growthx®

Angel Investor

Jan 2022Nov 2025 · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • GrowthX is curating a community of top 1% operators and founders across the Startup ecosystem.

Yellow.ai

AI Product Manager

Nov 2021Apr 2022 · 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Produce Product Requirement Documents (PRD), prioritize product features, and manage product backlog aligning stakeholders across engineering, design, marketing, etc.
  • Developed a Gibberish Detection & response module for mobile & web chatbots, enhancing the user experience.
  • Established data processes crucial for developing Active Machine Learning
  • algorithms, encompassing data gathering, cleaning, annotation, and re-training of
  • ML models to enhance key business metrics.
Machine LearningUser Interface DesignWireframingBusiness StrategyProduct StrategyUser Experience (UX)+20

Hyperverge inc.

2 roles

AI Engineer 2

Jan 2021Oct 2021 · 9 mos

  • Being the Pod Lead in Platform team : Owned, Designed and Architect the entire AI stack for efficient delivery of scalable product in multiple geography BU’s.
  • Responsible for Goal setting, Prioritising and Planning the requirements to ensure successful client delivery of the product.
  • Conduct POC's with new potential clients and gain more insights on the new market geography.
  • Devised necessary AI modules by understanding the requirement from customer and aligning internal stakeholders from Business, Product, Customer Success, Support team.
  • Attended multiple client meetings to understand & align on the problem, validate the solution hypothesis and feedback follow up for the same.
  • Managed and mentored junior developers (MLE's & SDE’s) to successfully meet the goals and objectives of the pod.
Machine LearningData AnalyticsBusiness StrategyProduct StrategyLeadershipProblem Solving+23

AI Engineer 1

Jul 2019Dec 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Managed and mentored interns or MLE's to ensure successful delivery of AI modules meeting the internal SLA’s.
  • End to end ownership for development and delivery of high quality product features (AI modules).
  • Identify the areas of improvement for AI modules from continuous monitoring and periodic benchmarking with production data : model maintenance.
  • Directly managed a team of 10 annotators to handle data requirements (data collection, generation, annotation, benchmarking).
  • Recruited and onboarded new MLE’s or interns to the team.
Machine LearningProblem SolvingMLOpsProduct DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementProduct Lifecycle Management+8

Defence research and development organisation

Internship

Dec 2016Jan 2017 · 1 mo · Pune Area, India

  • Data Logger System on EEPROM using Cortex M4-LPC4088 and CMSIS Api.
Data AnalysisAnalytical Skills

Education

GrowthX®

Sep 2021Present

P.V.G.s College of Engineering and Technology, Pune 9.

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) — Electronics and Telecommunication

Jan 2014Jan 2018

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