Suraj Rao

Product Manager

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India8 yrs 2 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in user-centric product solutions.
  • Proven track record in digital transformation.
  • Strong leadership and relationship-building skills.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Manager with expertise in SaaS and Fintech industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementDigital TransformationEngineeringProject Management

Other Skills

AI/MLANSYSAPI IntegrationAutoCADBRDCC++CATIAData AnalyticsDesign EngineeringEnergy AuditExcelFinTechFinancial AnalysisFinancial Management

About

Product Manager | Digital Transformation Strategy | Business Technology 4+ years of experience driving innovation and growth through user-centric product solutions. I excel at leading cross-functional teams and have a keen eye for digital transformation trends. Data-driven decision making is at the core of my approach. I leverage data and experimentation to continuously iterate and optimize products with a strong focus on customer requirements. My expertise lies in implementing new platforms, integrating technologies, and spearheading innovative digital initiatives. I bring a unique blend of leadership and active listening skills, enabling me to build strong relationships and cultivate a robust professional network. An MBA in Finance & IT (TAPMI Manipal) combined with a B.Tech (MIT Manipal) equips me to bridge the gap between business and technology. Experience at leading companies like Tata, Essar, Bosch, and Toyota has further enhanced my acumen. Beyond work, I'm an astronomy enthusiast, a passionate football fan, and a lover of sci-fi movies – always looking for the next big tech leap!

Experience

8 yrs 2 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 8 mos
Average Tenure
4 yrs 1 mo
Current Experience

Tata capital

2 roles

Product Manager

May 2022Present · 4 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • Building end-to-end roadmap for product lifecycle for an AI/ML-driven SaaS risk analysis platform; defined BRDs, coordinated with engineering IT teams.
  • Developed robust API integrations with Salesforce and FinnOne, improving data accuracy and reducing overall TAT.
  • Launched automated fraud detection system using data analytics and root cause analysis, preventing fraudulent disbursals.
  • Driving a cross-functional initiative to digitize investigation workflows, reducing TAT and enhancing audit trail quality.
  • Collaborated with Data Science and Risk teams to build predictive fraud models, resulting reduction in fraud losses.
  • Used tools like Jira, Tableau, and Excel for product tracking, documentation, and data-driven decisions.
JiraSalesforceData AnalyticsAPI IntegrationExcelProduct Management+1

Summer Intern

May 2021Jun 2021 · 1 mo

  • ▪ Engaged in Tie-ups with Fintech companies as a part of Tata Capital's digital journey in commercial finance space.
  • ▪ Market research in Indian digital SME lending space and the emergence of Fintech companies.
  • ▪ Involved in initial product development of Tata Capital's latest digital product "Sugam Loans".
  • ▪ Secured Pre-placement offer for the internship project.

Essar projects

Assistant Manager

Aug 2017Jun 2019 · 1 yr 10 mos · Hazira

  • At Essar Projects, I was involved in mechanical design implementation of several equipment and facilities. Most notably being:
  • ▪ Strategizing Above Ground and Underground Storage Tanks based on API standards for Indian Oil Corporation project worth more than INR 1 billion.
  • ▪ Playing a vital role in the design and selection of several mechanical equipment such as air compressors and fluid pumps for Tata Steel, JSW Steel projects.
  • ▪ Performing vendor evaluations for critical equipment like Heat Exchangers and Pressure Vessels for Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
  • ▪ Implemented several ideas to streamline crucial technical calculations, vendor selection and material requisition processes.

Bosch

Intern

Feb 2017Jun 2017 · 4 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  • My internship project at Bosch was "HVAC optimisation in hospital segment". The primary aim of this project is to achieve energy consumption for the client which is a hospital. The scope of the project included energy audit of the site, design and energy conservation measures, and the execution of the measures. For the duration of the internship, majority of role was to coordinate with the execution of the project and brief role in the design and engineering of the energy conservation measures

Toyota kirloskar motor

Engineering Intern

Jun 2016Jul 2016 · 1 mo · Bengaluru Area, India

  • Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd is a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation of Japan. It is currently India's main supplier of Toyota automobiles.
  • I had the privilege of undergoing an internship of 2 months in this esteemed company from the start of June 2016 to the end of July 2016. Interning in this company, has provided me with substantial amount of knowledge and exposure as to how one of the best companies in the world functions to deliver products of top level quality. In addition to it, the company also pays keen interest on implementing 'kaizen' wherever needed to ease any kind of process or work.
  • I had the chance to observe and analyse the Toyota Production System on which the entire production of the plant is based on. Apart from this I had the opportunity to learn "The Toyota Way" which is the company's ideology and has two main principles which are "Continuous improvement" and "Respect for people". Each and every aspect of the plant is taken very seriously and extreme caution when it especially comes to safety and quality as it is a well known fact that the slogan of Toyota Kirloskar Motors is "Safety first, Quality must".
  • My project in the internship was regarding the problem analysis of Toyota Corolla in the weld division. In this project, I had to work on problems using the Toyota approach which is a very effective method of solving any problem, be it professional or academic. The theme of my project mainly focused on the logistics issues faced during the welding processes. Along with this, I had also studied the different techniques of welding and their respective parameters involved

Solarmobil manipal

Assistant Team Manager

Oct 2014Jan 2017 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Manipal

  • SolarMobil Manipal is an innovative student project with an aim of developing solar powered electric vehicles. The team is under the affiliation of Manipal University, thus making it the University's Official Solar Car Team.
  • In the Management team, I work in various categories such as Sponsorship, Graphic Design, Logistics and Finance. It is also one of my responsibilities to collaborate with the technical team, list out their requirements and to ensure it is fulfilled.
  • My major role in the management team is Sponsorship. During my time in the team, I have approached and discussed about SolarMobil Manipal with senior officials of various companies in the automobile, energy sectors as well as financial firms.
  • I had also worked on the team's third project which included leading the sponsorship team of several recruits from various streams of engineering to training them to contact and approach various companies and organisations to form associations with SolarMobil Manipal

Education

T A Pai Management Institute, Manipal

PGDM

Manipal Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) — Mechanical Engineering

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