Praween Kumar

Praween Kumar

Product Executive

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  • About me

    Head of Product at ZinkML Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

  • Education

    • Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

      2010 - 2013
      Post Graduate Diploma in Management Finance and Marketing

      Activities and Societies: Applauded Captain of the Men basketball team. Graduated from the B School with immense learning about the various aspect of the corporate world.

    • BIT Sindri

      2005 - 2009
      Bachelor's degree Computer Science and Engineering First

      Activities and Societies: Sports Club Graduated in Computer Science and Engineering with consistent improvement in performance every year. Been part of the Sports Club and helped to organize events to make people fit and sportive.

  • Experience

    • NimbleWork

      May 2013 - Apr 2016
      Product Executive

      Product Powerhouse at SwiftALM (SaaS Project Management)Product Strategy Guru:Revamped the product strategy for SwiftALM, focusing on market trends and customer needs.Created a new pricing model to improve value proposition.Successfully launched the product with major clients like Dell (>30 projects) and Infosys (>200,000 users).Client Success Champion (Dell & Infosys):Assisted clients in efficiently managing projects.Identified gaps and proposed implementation approaches for success.Heavily involved in user acceptance testing (UAT) for smooth client onboarding.Business Analysis Rockstar:Analyzed business problems and decomposed them into actionable steps.Designed and documented processes for clear communication.Provided recommendations for effective testing strategies.Knowledge Catalyst:Trained teams on product functionalities and business value.Conducted knowledge-sharing sessions for improved team collaboration.Created comprehensive documentation for efficient training and reference.Bonus: Recognized as a "good trainer, quick turnaround, and efficient Team Leader." Show less

    • YantraLive.com

      May 2017 - Nov 2019
      Product Manager

      YantraLive: Building a Better Heavy Machinery Service ExperienceVisionary Leader:Identified pain points in the industry and spearheaded the creation of YantraLive (B2C app) to solve them.Pioneered features like Conversational Commerce and Blockchain for increased leads and efficiency.Execution Maestro:Built the product roadmap, from ideation to launch, including research, prototypes, testing, and user stories.Led a successful launch of the YantraLive mobile app and web version.Communication Champion:United stakeholders - co-founders, engineers, designers, testers, and users - through agile methodology.Orchestrated milestones and releases for new versions, ensuring smooth product evolution.Motivational Catalyst:Fostered a collaborative environment where team members understood the big picture and their contributions.Results-Oriented Owner:Owned the entire mobile and web app development, from concept to execution.Increased monthly order value by 710% (from 7 Lakhs to 50 Lakhs) through YantraLive.Bonus: Highlighted in feedback as a "Smart, Proactive, and Efficient Manager." Show less

    • Silvermine Group

      Nov 2019 - Sept 2021
      Product Manager

      Silvermine Group: Product PowerhouseFreelanceCentral.com - Supercharging the WorkforceIdeated & launched a new product to tap into a fresh user base (think expanding our market!).Led competitor research to build a winning product (think outsmarting the competition!).Planned & designed the entire experience from user journeys to key features (think blueprints!).Launched key features like Form 1099-NEC, with more on the way (think timesheets, invoices, and seamless payments!).Mobile App MastermindEvaluated & planned a mobile app for eForm2290, streamlining features for a smooth user experience (think mobile-friendly filing!).eForm2290.com - Streamlining Tax FilingChampioned user privacy by implementing California's CCPA regulations (think protecting our users!).Revamped key features like user management and added functionalities like referral programs (think making filing easier and more rewarding!).Researched & planned new revenue models (think keeping things sustainable!).Launched new features like Form 8849 for vertical growth (think expanding our offerings!).Saveyra Software Pvt. Ltd.:Saveyra Stickers - From Snapshots to Stickers (100k+ Downloads!)Managed the app's entire journey - transforming it into a user-friendly sticker platform for WhatsApp (think adding fun to communication!).Introduced new features like custom sticker packs (think letting users express themselves!).Saveyra Merchandise - Boosting Sales with CredibilityStrategized & executed a platform switch for the merchandise store - moving to Amazon for a trusted shopping experience (think increasing sales!). Show less

    • DataWeave

      Sept 2021 - Aug 2023
      Product Manager

      Pricing Intelligence | Customer ChampionHelped businesses win with competitive pricing insights (think secret weapon!).Worked closely with customers to understand their needs and ensure they get the most out of the platform.Regularly checked in to address issues, demo new features, and gather feedback.Product RockstarIdentified areas for improvement and prioritized features for development.Translated business needs into clear plans for engineers (think blueprints!).Owned successful launches of major features and kept everyone informed.Data DetectiveAnalyzed how customers use the platform and made data-driven decisions for improvement.Competitive analysis: Compared our platform to the big players (think spy vs. spy!).Validated custom requests from customers to ensure they were on the right track.Key Achievements:Major dashboard upgrades: Alerts, UI/functionality, and more!Price Optimization V1: Launched a powerful tool for rule-based repricing.Veracite: Successfully implemented a tool to support vendor management and data accuracy.Team Award (OND'22), Key Contributor (FY 2021-2022), and Consistent "Very Good" Performer. Show less

    • ZinkML

      Aug 2023 - now
      Head of Product

      Building cloud-powered tools that use machine learning to solve mysteries hidden in data.

  • Licenses & Certifications