Deven Sharma

Experience

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  Maker Mela

  Sept 2020 - Jun 2023

  Maker Mela - an initiative of Somaiya Trust & Somaiya Vidyavihar; organized by riidl & supported by Department of Science & Technology; BIRAC, Government of India & MSInS, Government of Maharashtra. We host a community of 10,000+ innovators globally, with at least 100 teams showcasing their innovations every year. Projects of more than 250 Makers from over 25 countries are showcased on the Maker Mela platform (makermela.com) & have received a traction of more than 104k views from an audience of over 105 countries including 1000+ cities across the globe while more than 500 Makers' have showcased their projects in-person at Somaiya Vidyavihar, Mumbai. In the past, Maker Mela has received patronage from prestigious initiatives like UNESCO, Startup India, Skill India & NYCS.Key roles:- Be a strategic lead to bring the core team together across functions to shape the future of the community, reallocate resources, & align priorities within Maker Mela- Manage from the front, prioritize, & drive the bigger mission forward by translating vision into results- Serve as a strategic advisor to C-level executives by helping lead marketing & communications campaigns and public engagements- Understand the business vision and proactively determine strategies to support the business achieving their goals- Build and execute on global partnerships to support our makers & startups participating from 8+ countries across the globe- Evaluate, negotiate, and close key deals worth INR 20,00,000+ that help grow the footprint of the Maker Movement including creators, makers & startups showcasing their iconic products on the Maker Mela platform- Collaborate with the rest of the engineering & development team to design, test and launch new features for the Maker Mela platform- Take regular engineering-focused meetings with partners to help them design platform, build, launch feature integrations, fix bugs, improve User Experience, and solve complex code problems at a scale for users Show less Key roles:- Created an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture while leading a team of 70 members- Measure performance & outcomes of diverse teams including Web Development, Maker Relations, Digital Marketing, Public Relations, Video & Graphic Designing, Marketing and tracking their progress to inform future decisions and collaborations.- Evaluated 200+ Makers' profiles from the application pool along with the jury panel.- Build and execute on global partnerships to support our makers & startups participating from 8+ countries across the globe.- Evaluate, negotiate, and close key deals worth INR 5,00,000+ that help grow the footprint of the Maker Movement including creators, makers & startups showcasing their iconic products on the Maker Mela platform.- Model inclusive behaviors and build an Online PR strategy that taps into a focused target audience through different marketing channels.- To host makers on our virtual platform wherein they received more than 99,000 views by visitors from 100 countries including India, Japan, USA, South Korea and Nepal.- Collaborate with the rest of the engineering & development team to design, test and launch new features for the Maker Mela platform. Show less

  • Chief Director

    Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Chairperson

    May 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Vice Chairperson - Marketing

    Oct 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Head Of Marketing

    Sept 2020 - Sept 2020
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  Meta Developer Circle: Mumbai

  Sept 2020 - now

  Meta (earlier Facebook) Developer Circles are communities of innovators, where experienced developers receive free opportunities to strengthen their expertise in Meta products. Members receive coaching from technology experts, collaborate with like-minded peers, and take part in a range of building initiatives. Aimed at advanced developers and creators, our tailored resources will help you take your software solutions to the next level.Key roles:- Scaling Meta Spark workshops by 7x into Meta Developer Circle Mumbai’s largest in-person AR workshop with over 150+ creators & developers attending across disciplines- Developing & planning the Meta Spark Creator Day workshops to train AR creators & developers to build on Meta platform products & help them build the capacity to create for the Metaverse- Provide thought-leadership in creating, implementing and executing both near and long-term vision- Participate in developer discussion forums & talks to educate developers on best practices for effective integration of Meta technologies Show less Key Roles:- Drive developer proficiency and skills through the creation and management of educational content, events, and strategic programs.- Manage and participate in developer discussion forums, address concerns raised in the developer group, and educate developers on best practices for effective integration of Meta technologies.- Consistently deliver constructive feedback & support to community members in a way that strengthens relationships and enables projects to advance more quickly.- Build understanding about the wide variety of technologies across the Platform at a deep engineering level.- Execute new strategies to increase and maximize engagement with the right audiences on the proper channels. Show less

  • Technical Program Lead

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Technical Program Manager

    Sept 2021 - Dec 2022

  • Member

    Sept 2020 - Sept 2021
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  Riidl

  Feb 2021 - Jul 2021

  Program Manager

  riidl, supported by the National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB), Department of Science & Technology and BIRAC, Govt of India and Maharashtra State Innovation Society, Govt of Maharashtra.Code Adventure is a one month long product development marathon based on the Fintech theme where developer teams worked for a month's time on the problem statement given by CMS Info Systems. For the entire month teams are exposed to speaker sessions by industry experts.Key Roles:- Plan and coordinate resourcing end-to-end, i.e. from strategy and ideation through execution and beyond.- Working closely with web development & engineering to validate new features and bug fixes on the program website.- Proactively identify and partner with internal and external stakeholders including universities & developer communities.- Proactively manage expectations: define clear program roadmaps, provide frequent program updates, identify and communicate risks to leads & cross-functional teams, and ensure commitments are delivered.- Break down the technical complexities of the program to enable clear understanding of scope and deliverables to the stakeholders: partners and aspiring student developers. Show less

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  Somaiya School of Design

  Mar 2021 - May 2021

  Program Manager

  The Somaiya School of Design, Supported by riidl, a constituent college of Somaiya Vidyavihar University offers a 4-years UG degree program in Bachelor of Design for young, dynamic individuals who hone Product Design skills and practice Innovation & Entrepreneurship. The Design thinking based curriculum empowers students to build physical / tangible products or screen-based products & services with a strong focus on User Experience, Business viability and Sustainability.Key Roles:- Assist the core team to mine data and extract impactful insights that influence the strategy for admissions.- Conduct competitive and market research to garner insights that help drive strategic decisions and admissions.- Actively engage with internal leadership to stay aligned on overall strategy and the evolving needs of the program.- Engage the wider academic community to drive admissions through a collaborative approach. Show less

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  Brand Labs

  Jun 2021 - Oct 2021

  Trainee Developer

  A client-focused, customer-centric, creating website & app solutions that deliver tangible business results, Brand Labs developers help the brands for the ever-changing digital landscape by offering services ranging from UI/UX to Design Sprint to Product Development and everything in between.Key Roles:- Identify user workflows, user and business requirements- Work with stakeholders to gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs- Participate in regular design reviews to narrate my work, seek feedback from my team and incorporate changes in an iterative process- Create prototypes, wireframes, and mockups to demonstrate the functioning and layout of the product using Figma & Adobe XD- Create basic website layouts and user interfaces with HTML and CSS- Translate designs and wireframes into code using ReactJS- Develop and implement highly responsive user interface components using React concepts.- Ensure optimal performance of the central database and responsiveness to front-end requests using Node.js- Develop high-performance applications by writing testable, reusable, and efficient code with Node.js- Used WordPress to design and manage the website frontend as well as backend including database and server integration- Test web applications in accordance with team practices and established standards- Develop and manage the detailed project schedule and work plan while tracking the progress using Project management tool like NotionSkills Developed: UI/UX Designing, Web Development, Market ResearchLanguages: HTML, CSS, Node.js, ReactJSTechnologies: Figma, Adobe XD, WordPressProject Management tool: Notion Show less

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  TEDxSomaiyaVidyavihar

  Apr 2023 - Oct 2023

  Lead Advisor

  TEDxSomaiyaVidyavihar aims to establish innovative thinking among young minds, thus motivating them to become responsible citizens of the world. Its vision is to make TEDxSomaiyaVidyavihar, a platform where the trailblazers of our society can showcase ideas that impart knowledge and inspire our community.Key Roles:- Promote thought leadership for new ideas and new ways of execution to drive continuous improvements in the designing of the event- Inspire others to embrace the vision & work towards its realization, while contributing to strategic decisions driving innovation, and fostering a sense of purpose and direction of TEDxSomaiyaVidyavihar- Provide visionary leadership to enhance & develop a strong team culture and commitment to impact- Identify and recommend ways to improve team performance through automation, tooling & processes while mentoring the skills of team members, encouraging personal growth and fostering a culture of continuous learning Show less

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  Under 25 Universe

  May 2023 - May 2024

  Snapchat Opinion Leader

  Under 25 Universe is a platform celebrating young achievers & innovators. They recognize the potential & impact of individuals under the age of 25 who are making significant contributions to their respective industries.The Snapchat Opinion Leader Program by Under 25 Universe, enables students across the country to delve into the world of AR, create Lenses & Geofilters on Snapchat & unlock rewards while being a part of the community.Key Roles:- Plan, execute & monitor efforts to create a supportive ecosystem for AR creators & developers in campuses across India, aligning with the initiative of Snapchat India & Under 25- Unlocking Snapchat Creator Tags- Engage with AR creators, organize events & facilitate networking opportunities to foster collaboration among community members Show less

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  Praan

  Jun 2023 - Jul 2023

  Technical Program Manager

  Praan is a deeptech company building technologies that remove particulate matter and greenhouse gases directly from the atmosphere, incubated in California, is first of its kind in the market that has 3 key platforms – MKII, HIVE & SES building filter-less air purifiers. Key Roles:- Participate in and lead various cross-functional Program and Manufacturing Readiness forums.- Drive all activities related to the introduction of new products and improvements of existing products.- Oversee the complete R&D and manufacturing validation for the program.- Plan, organize, and orchestrate all pre-launch build activities.- Oversee the finalization and validation of the BOM for the program.- Steer overall program validation plan and manufacturing readiness criteria (KPIs).- Interact, integrate, and drive results across cross-functional teams in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, production, software, sales, service, etc.- Author weekly/as needed project status, summary, and issue resolution tracking reports. Show less

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  Jio Platforms Limited (JPL)

  Jul 2023 - Sept 2023

  Technical Analyst

  Build products and services of the future to empower billions.Key roles:- Created an in-depth analysis report of 10+ Indian OTT platforms to identify key trends in the Indian market.- Build features and optimizations as per technical analysis, resulting in 25% increase in user engagement.