Abhijeet Gajbhiye

Technical Product Manager
Mumbai, IN.

About

Highly accomplished Technical Product Manager with 8+ years of progressive experience driving end-to-end product lifecycle, API strategy, and cross-functional team leadership in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to modernize platforms, spearhead complex migrations, and launch impactful initiatives that enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Adept at bridging the gap between product and technology, defining clear API specifications, and leveraging data-driven insights to deliver innovative solutions for global products.

Work

Autodesk
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Senior Product Owner (Technical)

Summary

Leading critical backend API development and product lifecycle for Autodesk Fusion, managing cross-functional Scrum teams to ensure high performance and security.

Highlights

Leading two cross-functional Scrum teams, overseeing the development, delivery, and support of critical backend APIs that enhance internal product and platform functionality.

Managing API backlog grooming, sprint planning, and release coordination, ensuring high velocity, robust documentation, and optimal performance while maintaining security standards.

Owning the end-to-end API product lifecycle for Fusion Data Services, the backend platform supporting Autodesk Fusion (leading CAD, CAM, and CAE software used by millions globally).

CDK Global Private Limited
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Technical Product Manager

Summary

Drove API platform modernization, product integration, and strategic initiatives, serving as a key technical liaison and Subject Matter Expert.

Highlights

Led the successful modernization of the API platform (EIS), achieving zero downtime and seamless transition.

Spearheaded the migration of over 15 products to a new platform, establishing integration guidelines and providing strategic guidance.

Served as a pivotal liaison between Product and Technology teams, facilitating the integration of the company's largest billing method change.

Strategized and executed the integration of 3 key products (Elead, Roadster, CDK Service) through data-driven solutions, recognized as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).

Ideated and launched multiple new initiatives, including Franchise store and OEM integration, and a Batch reporting tool, significantly improving customer satisfaction and process efficiency.

Acted as Subject Matter Expert for the EIS API Platform, guiding teams on data usage and flow to enhance integration and decision-making.

Owned and executed the product roadmap, developing comprehensive Functional Requirement Documents (FRDs) and collaborating with developers to build scalable, easy-to-integrate APIs.

Developed and executed a comprehensive API strategy for EIS, establishing it as the single source of truth for customer information across all CDK products.

Led the ideation, technical development, and launch of new APIs, endpoints, and integrations.

Analyzed customer feedback to realign priorities and deliver rapid solutions, effectively addressing customer pain points.

Defined clear and concise API specifications, collaborating with engineering to ensure robust documentation.

Facilitated agile ceremonies, managed product backlog, and planned sprints and releases.

Cybage Software Private Limited
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Software Engineer (Product: PartnerAPI)

Summary

Contributed to API development, process automation, and system improvements for the PartnerAPI product, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing data issues.

Highlights

Developed a Proof of Concept (POC) and automated the dealer onboarding process, reducing turnaround time by over 2800%.

Spearheaded the development of a customer deletion process, reducing manual deletion time by 70%.

Ideated and implemented a common messaging service to broadcast events, reducing data issues by 30%.

Architected and developed scalable APIs to enhance development workflow and product integration.

Collected and analyzed stakeholder requirements, ensuring product alignment with user needs.

Coordinated with QA testers, product managers, and developers to ensure seamless project execution.

Simulated customer environments, performed comprehensive bug analysis, and provided detailed solutions.

Education

Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi

MBA

Information Technology

Gov. College of Engineering, Amravati

B.Tech

Information Technology

Certificates

Product Academy Immersion

Issued By

McKinsey Academy

SAFe 5 Product Owner/ Product Manager

Issued By

Agile Inc.

Six Sigma Green Belt

Issued By

KPMG

The Business of Product Management I

Issued By

Not Specified

Skills

Product Strategy & Management

Product Vision and Strategy, Product Roadmap, Product Research and Design, Product Communication, Decision and Prioritization, Technical Product Management, User Experience Design, Market Research and Analysis.

API & Development

API Development and Integration, API Management, Third party API integration, API Documentation, API Performance Analysis.

Project & Agile Methodologies

Process Automation, JIRA, Trello, Asana, Confluence, Stakeholder Management, Cross team leadership.

Tools & Software

Microsoft Office Suite, Aha, Productboard, SQL, Figma, Miro, Canva, Survey Monkey, Wireframing.

Abhijeet Gajbhiye