Shijin Ramesh

Co-Founder

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India11 yrs 4 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

Founded and scaled an EdTech platform with 14,000+ users.
Improved premium enrollments by 30% through data-driven strategies.
Expert in combining product management with AI and data tools.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Manager with expertise in EdTech and data-driven growth strategies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementGrowth StrategyTalent ManagementMarketingOperations ManagementData AnalysisIt Project Management

Other Skills

Product StrategyUser AcquisitionRetention OptimizationPricing StrategyGo To Market StrategyFunnel AnalysisSQLPythonMarketing & Campaign AnalyticsProblem SolvingJD EdwardsJDE CNCOperations and Delivery ManagementLearning Analytics and Data AnalysisCurriculum Design and Learning Programs

About

I build products from zero to scale. Over the last 5 years, I founded and scaled an EdTech platform serving 14,000+ learners and generating ₹85L+ in revenue. I owned product strategy, roadmap decisions, GTM execution, monetization experiments and retention improvements. My strength lies in identifying the real problem, testing structured hypotheses and using data to drive product decisions. At IDALS, I: - Improved premium enrollments by 30% using funnel analysis and pricing experiments - Reduced customer acquisition cost by 25% by optimizing campaigns and channel mix - Increased learner retention by 15% using engagement dashboards and cohort tracking Before founding IDALS, I helped scale an education business to ₹4 Cr+ revenue by improving conversion systems, marketing ROI and team productivity. I now combine product thinking with AI and data tools including SQL, Python, ML and automation systems to design smarter learning and growth systems. I am actively looking for Product Manager or AI Product Manager roles in startups or growth-stage companies where I can own problems end-to-end and drive measurable impact. If you are building in EdTech, Consumer Tech or B2B SaaS, I would love to connect.

Experience

11 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 9 mos

Average Tenure

5 yrs 10 mos

Current Experience

Idals podcast

Founder & Host

Jan 2021 – Dec 2024 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Built and ran a long-form podcast with 143 published episodes and 33,000+ total downloads over four years, managing content planning, production, publishing, and growth end to end.
Grew a global listener base across 6 regions, with strong traction in Asia (31.8K downloads) and meaningful reach in North America and Europe, driven through consistent content strategy and distribution.
Achieved 80% listenership from Spotify, optimizing episode formats, titles, and publishing cadence based on listener behavior and platform analytics.
Introduced monetization in February 2023, validating audience value and engagement after sustained growth and retention.
Used download trends and platform data to track performance, refine topics and improve listener retention over time.

Idals

Founder & Product Lead

Jul 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 10 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Built and scaled a digital learning platform focused on affordable dance education across India.
Product Ownership
Defined product vision, roadmap and GTM strategy from 0→1
Owned pricing strategy, feature prioritization and learner lifecycle
Designed both online and offline product formats
Growth & Monetization
Grew to 14,000+ learners and ₹65L+ revenue
Improved premium conversion by 30% via funnel tracking and offer experiments
Reduced CAC by 25% through data-driven campaign optimization
Increased retention by 15% using engagement dashboards and cohort analysis
Data & Analytics
Built Power BI dashboards tracking acquisition, retention, revenue and completion rates
Used SQL and Python to analyze enrollment behavior and campaign ROI
Conducted geographic segmentation to improve regional conversion
AI & System Thinking
Integrated automation tools and AI workflows for content generation and internal operations
Built data-backed decision systems for program prioritization
Shifted to lean operating model in 2025 focusing on high-margin digital programs.

Product StrategyGrowth StrategyUser AcquisitionRetention OptimizationPricing StrategyGo To Market Strategy+5

Idals talent management

Founder & Talent Manager

Jun 2020 – Nov 2025 · 5 yrs 5 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

Built and ran a creator and talent management business, managing influencer marketing, brand collaborations, song promotions, and live corporate events across India and international locations.
Executed 30+ brand and music campaigns with leading brands such as Nestlé, Colgate, Titan, Fastrack, Philips, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tata AIG, L’Oréal Matrix, Mercedes, and Aditya Birla Group.
Managed end-to-end campaign delivery including creator onboarding, brand coordination, pricing negotiation, timelines, approvals, and final execution across digital and live formats.
Launched India’s first influencer-led dance troupe for corporate events, All Stars United, and closed high-value live performances for enterprise clients in India and abroad.
Generated over ₹20+ lakhs in business revenue by working directly with brands, event agencies, music labels, and creators while operating independently with limited resources.
Registered Company Name: Metamove Studio Private Limited

Talent ManagementMarketing & Campaign AnalyticsMarketing

Kings united - fictitious group

Head of Operations & Business Manager

Jul 2017 – Mar 2020 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Supervised daily operations, team management, content management and execution of offline learning programs.
Increased conversion rate by 20%, contributing to ₹4 Cr+ revenue through Excel dashboards and lead tracking.
Optimized marketing ROI, saving 15% of campaign budget while improving results.
Led a 20+ member team, introducing performance tracking systems that improved productivity by 18%.
Pitched and managed business of our dance company for live shows and events at national and international level.
Collaborated with national & international clients and created data-driven proposals for partnerships.
Executed marketing campaigns through Meta Ads, Google AdWords.
Designed and launched multiple structured training programs with a strong focus on student growth, confidence and long-term development rather than short-term performance.
Introduced personality development and communication components into existing curriculums to help students build self-confidence and stage presence.
Worked closely with instructors to improve teaching quality, learning flow and student engagement across programs.
Regularly reviewed student outcomes and feedback to refine curriculum structure and training delivery.
Took a problem-solving approach to curriculum and program design, aligning training with learner needs and real-world expectations.

Data AnalysisProblem SolvingOperations Management

Lti - larsen & toubro infotech

Software Engineer

Aug 2014 – Jun 2017 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Managed ERP support operations (JDE EnterpriseOne 8.11 & 9.2), including package implementation & job scheduling.
Worked as a JD Edwards CNC Consultant to support 22 countries around the globe following standard process through remedy change management and incident management as defined by client based on ITIL standard.
Performed system health checks, issue resolution, and root cause analysis.
Trained new team members and created documentation.
Awarded Best Performer of the Month for consistent project delivery.

JD EdwardsJDE CNCIT Project Management