Abhishek Hari

Product Manager | Tinkerer
Visakhapatnam, IN.

About

Results-driven Product Manager with 3+ years of experience, specializing in end-to-end development of B2B and B2C SaaS products. Proven ability to lead 0-1 product development, articulate product vision, and drive user-centric design by leveraging data, feedback loops, and cross-functional collaboration. Highly skilled in translating complex insights into scalable features and streamlining operations, consistently delivering high-impact solutions in fast-paced tech environments.

Work

InterviewBuddy
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Product Manager, Core & Feature

Summary

As the sole Product Manager, led end-to-end product development for InterviewBuddy's B2B and B2C SaaS platforms, driving significant user satisfaction, conversion, and operational efficiency.

Highlights

Spearheaded the end-to-end planning, development, and launch of InterviewBuddy V2 & V3, collaborating across cross-functional teams and external contractors.

Launched an AI-powered feedback tool that boosted user satisfaction to 95% and cut feedback turnaround time by 99.5%.

Drove product-led growth by refining purchase and interview selection flows, increasing adoption and conversion rates, with offerings page scroll depth rising by 27%.

Automated internal workflows, reducing manual operational intervention by 90% and enabling scalable B2C operations.

Implemented a dynamic bundling framework, unlocking new monetization models and enhancing user experience with lifecycle-based offerings.

Cognizant
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Frontend Developer and QA

Summary

Developed and maintained the legacy AVANTIS product for AVEVA as a .NET ASP developer, contributing to critical enhancements and ensuring product quality.

Highlights

Collaborated with the client and in-house teams to deliver timely .NET ASP enhancements, hotfixes, and bug fixes for a legacy product.

Contributed to comprehensive QA and security procedures, including XSS, Nessus, and Manual Testing, ensuring product stability and reliability.

Gained critical insights into managing legacy products and offering fresh perspectives for product maintenance and refinement.

Foodpresso
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Founder

Summary

Founded an early-stage food ordering platform, Foodpresso, incubated at GITAM University, focusing on comprehensive market research, product architecture, and value proposition definition.

Highlights

Conducted comprehensive user research and segmentation through interviews and behavioral analysis to define clear customer personas and pain points.

Defined value proposition, estimated Total Addressable Market (TAM), and analyzed competitor landscape to assess market viability and go-to-market fit.

Designed and optimized product architecture, process flows, and feature sets, benchmarking against industry players to innovate traditional food ordering models.

Managed the project lifecycle from conception through market challenges, leading to strategic discontinuation to pursue opportunities with greater control and growth potential.

Education

GITAM University

Bachelor's Degree

Computer Science & Engineering

Grade: 7.64 GPA

Awards

Best Outgoing Volunteer (University Level)

Awarded By

GITAM University

Awarded best outgoing volunteer for sustained contribution and leadership in organizing key initiatives at the university level.

Selected Participant, Pan-India Journey (Jagriti Yatra)

Awarded By

Jagriti Yatra

Selected among the top 500 youth nationwide to visit emerging entrepreneurs across Middle India, engaging with startups creating grassroots impact.

2nd Position, State-Level English Elocution Competition

Awarded By

NSS Andhra Pradesh

Secured 2nd position in the state-level English elocution competition organized by NSS Andhra Pradesh.

Languages

English
Hindi
Telugu
French

Skills

Product Management

Roadmapping, Feature Prioritization, Stakeholder Management, Jobs-to-be-Done (JTBD), Product Strategy, Go-to-Market Planning, 0-1 Product Development, Product Vision Articulation.

User Research & UX

User Interviews, Persona Development, Design Thinking, UX Writing, Feedback Analysis, Competitor Research, Focus Groups, User-Centric Design.

Data & Analytics

SQL, KPI Tracking, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Funnel Analysis, PostHog, Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Data-Driven Decision Making.

Technical Skills

C#, Python, Hasura, Manual Testing, Automation Testing (Playwright), Web Security (XSS), .NET ASP Development.

Tools & Methodologies

Agile (Scrum), Figma, Notion, Miro, PRD & BRD Documentation, Taxonomy, Information Architecture, AI-Based Research.

Projects

Critical Privacy Vulnerability Discovery (Instagram/Meta)

Summary

Discovered and reported a critical privacy vulnerability in Instagram (Meta) that allowed unauthorized access to users' archived posts by bypassing intended privacy settings and security.