
Timeline
About me
Product Manager | STEM MBA'24 | Launched a NON-Dating networking app - AroundMe.co
Education

Indian institute of management bangalore
2019 - 2019Launchpad programA pre-incubation program for young entrepreneurs providing an inspiring co-working environment with the right mix of creativity, expert guidance, practical advice and interaction with peers.

University of california, riverside
2022 - 2024Master of business administration - mba finance and information systems 3.88Activities and Societies: - Director of Outreach, Product Club - Member of the Beta Gamma Sigma Community

Uiet panjab university
2015 - 2019Bachelor of engineering (b.e.) electronics and communication
St. mary's academy - saharanpur
2012 - 2014Intermediate pcm + computer science 92.2%
Experience

Nearbuy.com
Dec 2016 - Jan 2017Marketing internIn this marketing internship, I worked with the team executing marketing campaigns and achieved the target as given to me bagging the best Intern title.

Indian institute of technology, ropar
May 2017 - Jul 2017Summer internshipIn this Summer Internship, I worked on a research project on Modular UAVs and prepared the design for an autonomous modular micro-air vehicle.

The d-zone
Aug 2017 - Dec 2018Project manager"The D-Zone" helps startups and businesses to take their ideas from the idea stage to the market. Here, we Design, Develop and Deploy apps and websites.

Growvation
Jan 2019 - Apr 2022- Conceptualized & designed an internal portal, improving recruitment team efficiency by 25% through automation and elimination of repetition.- Analyzed user behavior data, redesigned user journey, and achieved a 25% increase in lead conversion.- Collaborated with stakeholders, prioritized features, and aligned with business goals.- Managed development using agile methodologies, ensuring timely delivery and cross-functional coordination.- Conducted user research and usability testing, enhancing the portal's user experience.- Monitored KPIs, made data-driven decisions, and optimized portal performance.- Provided training and support for the smooth adoption of the new portal.- Identified pain points and implemented innovative solutions to enhance the recruitment process.- Collaborated with developers, designers, and stakeholders to drive successful product implementation. Show less • Co-founded and bootstrapped a successful tech-recruitment business, leading a team of 5 members and achieving profitability.• Designed and developed a user-friendly platform connecting employers and job aspirants, resulting in the successful shortlisting of 1300+ job-seekers.• Established strategic partnerships with 1000+ companies and 50+ institutes, ensuring a continuous pipeline of demand and supply.• Utilized product management principles to drive the development and iteration of the platform, incorporating user feedback and market trends.• Implemented effective marketing and growth strategies to attract a wide range of employers and job-seekers, resulting in increased platform engagement and user acquisition.• Conducted market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities for differentiation and improvement in the recruitment industry.• Leveraged data analytics to track platform performance, monitor key metrics, and make data-driven decisions for optimizing user experience and increasing platform effectiveness.• Actively collaborated with the team to prioritize features, manage development sprints, and ensure timely product delivery.• Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills in managing client relationships and nurturing partnerships with companies and institutes.• Adapted to the dynamic startup environment, handling multiple responsibilities and taking initiatives to drive business growth and success. Show less
Product Management Consultant
Jun 2021 - Apr 2022Co-Founder and Product Manager
Jan 2019 - May 2021

Cityflo
Jun 2021 - Feb 2022Associate product manager• Built and launched "Safety" features for the Cityflo app in coordination with members from ops, marketing, support team and 4 engineers to deliver a much secure user experience.• Revamped the onboarding experience and defined Clevertap journeys in order to automate communication that helped in increasing the conversions by 5%

Riverside excite
Oct 2022 - Dec 2022Assistant program manager• Supported and engaged more than 25 startups under the supervision of the Director of Outreach at OTP at UCR• Revamped the website of the EPIC International incubator in coordination with the development team• Collaborated with partners including F6S and Allo to increase efficiency in the startup onboarding & and management processes

University of california, riverside
Jan 2023 - Jun 2023Teaching assistantAs a Teaching Assistant, I supported and mentored Undergrad students. My responsibilities included leading discussions, grading assignments, and providing constructive feedback to enhance student's learning experience and academic performance.I got a 6.75+ rating out of 7 from the students in my 2 quarter tenure.
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National science foundation (nsf)
Jan 2023 - Mar 2023Startup business consultant• Led a team of 5 members and interviewed 35+ customers (students and professors) to gain insights on meetup challenges• Successfully completed 2 programs by NSF (National Science Foundation) and secured $3000 grant to continue research• Built a 4 membered team to enable instant meetups based on real-time interest & increase the efficiency of meetups by 5x

College of engineering - center for environmental research and technology
Jun 2023 - Aug 2023Product manager• Teamed up with 3 members and 2 supervisors to validate ‘Eco-Route’ for better heavy-duty vehicle fuel efficiency• Analyzed the simulation data to identify that EcoRoute cuts 10% fuel in 20% of SoCal heavy-duty trips• Crafted full Eco-Route business plan, which included value proposition, market sizing, pricing, and revenue projections

Ecocar ev challenge
Jul 2023 - Sept 2023Project manager• Led a 20+ membered cross-functional team, backed by General Motors, Mathworks, and the US Department of Energy• Increased operational efficiency by 50% through OKR framework and implementing Trello for Project Management• Established a smart e-parking system (15 vehicles capacity) to positively impact 30 CE-CERT people per week

Recro
Jul 2023 - Nov 2023Marketing and partnerships representativeHelping the US firms to seamlessly hire top remote engineering talent.- High-performing talented engineers who can start solving your problems immediately- Leave all the hassles and compliance overheads to us- Quality Assurance: Replacement of candidate within a month in case you face any concern

Around me
Oct 2023 - now- Acquired 550 users in 3 weeks by leading a Product Marketing Campaign at the UCR Campus- Facilitated 110 Meetups within the UCR campus- Designed and Launched the MVP in 2 months.- Conducted 50 Customer Discovery Interviews to understand the networking challenges
Product Advisor
Apr 2024 - nowProduct Manager
Oct 2023 - Mar 2024

University of california, riverside
Oct 2023 - Mar 2024Teaching assistantI make sure Business Students at UCR acquire a solid foundation in Python fundamentals.My approach is to simplify the basics while encouraging peer learning, making it not just a learning experience but a fun and engaging one for every student.

Aurum equity partners
Apr 2024 - Apr 2024Product consultant- Revamped the Aurum.pe website to be dynamic to eliminate developer dependency for minor modifications and decrease updation time from a week to 5 minutes.- Collaborated with the CTO and 2 other members from Aurum's team to understand the brand objective and deployed the websites from scratch [Aurum.pe and Aurumgroups.com] within a week.

Hubject
May 2024 - nowOnboarding manager
Licenses & Certifications
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Shane snow on storytelling
LinkedinOct 2018 - View certificate

Business etiquette: phone, email, and text
LinkedinSept 2018 - View certificate

Emerging leader foundations
LinkedinJul 2018 - View certificate

Sramana mitra on bootstrapping
LinkedinMar 2018 - View certificate

Wireless communication emerging technologies
Coursera course certificatesFeb 2017 - View certificate

The arduino platform and c programming
Coursera course certificatesJan 2017 - View certificate

Vtc online training on robotics
InternshalaJan 2017 - View certificate

Write professional emails in english
Coursera course certificatesJan 2017 - View certificate

Digital marketing
InternshalaAug 2017 - View certificate

Internet of things
InternshalaAug 2017
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Devender BohraWinner of GenAI Intensive Capstone 2025Q1 Google May 2025 Ranked 2nd out of 6153 participants globally in this prestigious competition that evaluates cutting-edge generative AI solutions and their real-world applications.Led development of an innovative social connection platform utilizing advanced multi-agent AI systems to facilitate spontaneous, meaningful real-world interactions based on proximity and shared interests. Project recognized for technical innovation, social impact potential, and responsible AI implementation.
- Awarded to Devender BohraHighlander Impact Award UCR Alumni Association May 2024 The UCR Alumni Association Highlander Impact Award is presented to 5 distinguished student leaders who have volunteered significant time and effort in community service projects and programs.
- Awarded to Devender BohraRewarded with the Excellence Scholarship The Timothy R. Greenleaf Endowed Business Scholarship Fund Jun 2023 Selected among top business candidate to be rewarded with a excellence scholarship from the “The Timothy R. Greenleaf Endowed Business Scholarship Fund”
- Awarded to Devender BohraBeta Gamma Sigma Member - Apr 2023
- Awarded to Devender BohraStartup of the event EDC, UIET Feb 2019 "The D-Zone" pitched two startups in an event organized by the EDC team of UIET, Panjab University. Both the startups( Engineers Hub and Merchants Hub) pitched by our team secured 1st and 2nd position in the competition.
- Awarded to Devender BohraWinner of the Chandigarh Innovation Challenge 2019 Times of India Feb 2019 The startup "Engineers Hub", which is a one-stop platform for engineers was presented at "It's Chandigarh time Innovation Challenge" organized by the Times of India. "Engineers Hub" was able to list itself among the winners and the team was felicitated by the Governor of Punjab.
Volunteer Experience
Student Volunteer
Issued by Gur Aasra Trust on Jul 2017
Associated with Devender BohraOutreach Director
Issued by The Product Club at UCR on Jan 2023
Associated with Devender Bohra
Languages
- enEnglish
- hiHindi
- puPunjabi
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