RAVI GANDHI

Data Driven Product Manager with 8+ years of experience in developing SaaS & AI products
Surat, IN.

About

A highly accomplished Data-Driven Product Manager with over 8 years of experience, specializing in SaaS and AI product development. Proven expertise in product strategy, execution, and identifying high-impact features, consistently leveraging data and cohort analysis to drive significant improvements in user adoption, engagement, and revenue growth within fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

Work

Audivo - AI Powered All in one Production Suite
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Founder / Product Lead

Surat, Gujarat, India

Summary

Led the development and strategic vision for Audivo, an AI-powered platform delivering immersive, studio-quality video experiences by addressing critical post-production pain points for creators and production houses.

Highlights

Pioneered the development of Audivo, an AI-powered platform delivering immersive, studio-quality video experiences to creators, podcasters, and production houses.

Identified a major market gap in the fragmented post-production process, where tools for background music, SFX, overlays, and subtitles lacked cultural relevance or contextual fit.

Directed the development of a generative AI model, finetuned on Indian music, to produce context-aware background music and sound effects, significantly reducing video editing effort.

Drove the product roadmap and user research to integrate cultural nuance into the AI model, simplifying creative workflows and ensuring high-quality, culturally resonant, and intelligent post-production suite outcomes.

IDFC First Bank
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Senior Program Manager

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Managed large-scale program initiatives and reporting for IDFC First Bank, aligning strategic priorities and enhancing team efficiency across multiple squads.

Highlights

Led FY25-26 initiative planning across 14 cross-functional squads, ensuring strategic alignment with Business Heads and Product Managers while effectively mitigating resource risks.

Spearheaded program-wide sprint reporting, providing actionable insights on task distribution, blocker aging, and velocity improvements.

Enhanced overall team efficiency by 20% through optimized sprint reporting and performance analysis, contributing to streamlined operations.

Directi
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Product Manager

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Managed the full product development lifecycle from inception to release, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging features and drive user growth.

Highlights

Managed cross-functional product development from inception to release, coordinating effectively with engineering, design, and marketing teams.

Collaborated with the UX team to simplify and integrate ideas into an intuitive UI for both Mobile and Web platforms.

Shipped multiple features in partnership with Engineering and Design teams, increasing Daily Active Users and overall product engagement by 15%.

Designed and implemented A/B tests for UI changes, improving feature likeability and boosting NPS and revenue by 5% for a specific user cohort.

Utilized key metrics and user behavior insights to define relevant personas, strategic segments, and psychographic profiles, enhancing product reach and high-value user identification.

Microsoft India
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Project Manager

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Summary

Managed complex digital transformation projects, leveraging Agile methodologies to streamline execution, establish offshore operations, and ensure successful delivery for clients.

Highlights

Applied expertise in Agile methodologies, leading sprint planning, grooming, and retrospectives to ensure seamless project execution.

Guided clients through their digital transformation journeys, from initial strategy development to driving the actual implementation.

Established and scaled offshore factories in the APAC region, significantly streamlining partner onboarding processes.

Managed project finances and meticulously tracked risks, proactively identifying key blockers to ensure timely and impactful deliveries.

Education

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (NIT-Surat)
Surat, Gujarat, India

Bachelors

Computer Engineering

Awards

Top 20 in NASSCOM TechNgage Kolkata event

Awarded By

NASSCOM TechNgage

Developed a microblogging application for user interaction in the vicinity, securing a Top 20 position at the NASSCOM TechNgage Kolkata event.

Certificates

Data-driven Product Management
Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO)

Issued By

Scrum.org

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Issued By

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Negotiation Mastery

Issued By

Harvard Business School

Skills

Product Management & Strategy

Product Strategy, Product Roadmap Development, User Research, A/B Testing, Experimental Design, UX/UI Collaboration, Feature Prioritization, Go-to-Market Strategy, Data-driven Decision Making, Generative AI, SaaS Product Development, Market Segmentation.

Analytics & Insights

Cohort Analysis, User Behavior Analysis, Key Metric Measurement, Data Storytelling, Business Case Development, Critical Thinking.

Project & Program Management

Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Sprint Planning, Grooming, Retrospectives, Digital Transformation, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Resource Planning, Risk Management, Project Finance, Partner Onboarding.

Business Development & Innovation

Opportunity Identification, Strategic Alignment, Problem Solving, Business Development, MVP Development.

Projects

Business Generation for Titan

Summary

Discovered a new stream of revenue for Titan by closely analyzing cohort behavior and developing an MVP to support the business hypothesis.