Devender Bohra

Devender bohra

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  • Timeline

  • About me

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

  • Education

    • Indian institute of management bangalore

      2019 - 2019
      Launchpad program

      A 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 - 2024
      Master of business administration - mba finance and information systems 3.88

      Activities and Societies: - Director of Outreach, Product Club - Member of the Beta Gamma Sigma Community

    • Uiet panjab university

      2015 - 2019
      Bachelor of engineering (b.e.) electronics and communication
    • St. mary's academy - saharanpur

      2012 - 2014
      Intermediate pcm + computer science 92.2%
  • Experience

    • Nearbuy.com

      Dec 2016 - Jan 2017
      Marketing intern

      In 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 2017
      Summer internship

      In 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 2018
      Project 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 2022
      • Co-Founder and Product Manager

        Jan 2019 - May 2021
    • Cityflo

      Jun 2021 - Feb 2022
      Associate 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 2022
      Assistant 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 2023
      Teaching assistant

      As 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.

    • National science foundation (nsf)

      Jan 2023 - Mar 2023
      Startup 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 2023
      Product 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 2023
      Project 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 2023
      Marketing and partnerships representative

      Helping 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 - now
      • Product Manager

        Oct 2023 - Mar 2024
    • University of california, riverside

      Oct 2023 - Mar 2024
      Teaching assistant

      I 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 2024
      Product 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 - now
      Onboarding manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Devender Bohra
      Winner 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 Bohra
      Highlander 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 Bohra
      Rewarded 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 Bohra
      Beta Gamma Sigma Member - Apr 2023
    • Awarded to Devender Bohra
      Startup 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 Bohra
      Winner 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
      Gur Aasra TrustAssociated with Devender Bohra
    • Outreach Director

      Issued by The Product Club at UCR on Jan 2023
      The Product Club at UCRAssociated with Devender Bohra