Saurav M Bharadwaj

Innovative product strategist with 5 years of experience delivering user-centric digital solutions across e-commerce, EdTech, and FinTech sectors. Proficient in leveraging analytics to inform product decisions, drive transformative innovation, and foster cross-functional collaboration to achieve impactful outcomes

Work Experience

Live Project | BCG-X (Tech Build and Design Division of Boston Consulting Group)
Gen AI-Powered Common Knowledge Management System

  • Developing a Gen AI-powered knowledge management system to streamline information flow and enhance productivity in complex organizations 
  • This solution integrates various documentation sources and discussion platforms, utilizing an intelligent chatbot for seamless access to critical information 
  • The project aims to reduce operational inefficiencies and democratize knowledge sharing across teams 

 

Product Analyst (Senior - Level 4)  |  Quizizz  |  India

  • Drove the ideation and implementation of multiple AI features that enhanced new-user engagement by 30% and generated an additional $200k in revenue annually
  • Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration among product, design, engineering, and sales teams to shape the strategic direction of the Quizizz-for-work business
  • Accelerated the go-to-market (GTM) strategy by transitioning manual sales processes to HubSpot, reducing sales cycle time by 35% and improving lead conversion rates by 30%
  • Led weekly strategic reviews with the CEO and Business Head, delivering pivotal insights on sales initiatives that accelerated progress toward product-market fit (PMF)
  • Synthesized insights from data analysis, user interviews, and surveys to actively influence and prioritize the product roadmap during its formative 0-1 phase
  • Cultivated a data-driven culture by conducting organization-wide training sessions, empowering teams to utilize data effectively in product and business decisions

 


Senior Data Scientist  |  Instamojo  |  India

  • Pioneered the development of a sophisticated ML-driven product taxonomy system, which transformed user acquisition campaigns through hyper-targeted strategies, achieving a 15% reduction in Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)
  • Engineered a robust data-driven lead prioritization model for sales and compliance teams, resulting in a 25% increase in subscription rates, significantly boosting revenue streams.
  • Implemented dynamic pricing strategies for premium plans, doubling incremental subscriptions and contributing to 10% of quarterly subscriptions
  • Designed and executed a comprehensive framework for optimizing digital marketing strategies, which improved customer acquisition efficiency and propelled company-wide strategic objectives
  • Conducted user research and data analysis to identify product improvement opportunities, informing roadmap prioritization that shaped the overall strategy of the company
  • Championed product analytics initiatives that embedded data-driven decision-making across all product initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

 


Data Analyst  |  BlinkIt  |  India

  • Conceptualized and Implemented a data-driven incentive system which boosted picker productivity at warehouses by 17%
  • Spearheaded the development of an inventory management solution to tackle product expiration issues, resulting in annual savings of 12cr INR alongside a 5% reduction in inventory loss 
  • Designed and launched an order fulfilment analytics tool, enabling the product team to identify and address key causes of item unavailability, leading to a 4% improvement in order fulfilment rate
  • Led a cross-functional initiative to optimize warehouse operations by proposing feature enhancements that significantly reduced order processing and delivery time for the quick commerce vertical

 

Associate Consultant - II - Analytics and Data Science  |  BigBasket  |  India

  • Influenced product strategy for inventory management by developing and implementing a demand forecasting model at 800 locations across India, that reduced wastage from 24% to 5.4% and streamlined the stock projection process
  • Enhanced user retention by 25% by building and implementing an ML based customer churn prediction model that facilitated targeted feature updates and marketing interventions
  • Spearheaded the creation of a comprehensive analytics suite with 15+ dashboards, empowering 400+ stakeholders across marketing, finance, operations, and product teams to make data-driven decisions 
  • Improved product-market fit through in-depth analysis of sales patterns, identifying root causes for category-specific declines and recommending targeted product enhancements
  • Established KPIs for the bb-Instant product line, enabling rapid identification and resolution of issues in order flow, sales, inventory, and user retention
Accomplishments

2020 - Exceptional performance: Received the highest performance rating and a fast-tracked promotion 

2021 - Exceptional performance: Received a special recognition for outstanding contributions just 6 months after joining Blinkit, well ahead of the regular review cycle

2018 and 2019: Led two innovative engineering projects that showcased product innovation and design excellence.

  • "Best Project" (2019): Automatic Pneumatic Bumper — Awarded a cash prize and top honors from the Society of Mechanical Engineers (SME)
  • "Best Mini Project" (2018): Shaft-Driven Bicycle — Received top honors from the Society of Mechanical Engineers (SME)
Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, M.S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore

Certificates
  • Product Strategy Certification by Product School
  • Artificial Intelligence Certification by Product School
  • Tableau A-Z: Hands-On Tableau Training for Data Science (Udemy) - Practical data visualization skills
Co/Extra-curricular
  • Placement Committee - Vertical Head : Leading the Start-ups and Niche Industries vertical, driving strategy and initiatives to enhance engagement and opportunities for students in these sectors
  • Medium Blog Contributor : Write about interesting developments in e-commerce, AI and Product management on Medium. Read my blog here
  • Core Committee Member, ProdX - The Product Management Club: Active member of the product management club at IIMA, organizing workshops and events to promote product management practices among peers
  • Recruitment Panel Member, BigBasket Analytics Team: Interviewed over 30 candidates for business analyst roles and conducted 8 campus recruitment drives to hire potential team members
  • Winner of the Ultimate Frisbee event at Yalgaar (IIMA’s official sports competition)

 

Quick Look

  • Work Experience: 4.5 Years
  • Previous Roles

    Product Analyst (Senior - Level 4), Quizizz, Bangalore, India

    Senior Data Scientist, Instamojo, Bangalore, India

  • Function : Analytics & Data Science
    Product Management/Development
  • Industry/Sector: Retail/eCommerce
    Technology
Work Experience

Live Project | BCG-X (Tech Build and Design Division of Boston Consulting Group)
Gen AI-Powered Common Knowledge Management System

  • Developing a Gen AI-powered knowledge management system to streamline information flow and enhance productivity in complex organizations 
  • This solution integrates various documentation sources and discussion platforms, utilizing an intelligent chatbot for seamless access to critical information 
  • The project aims to reduce operational inefficiencies and democratize knowledge sharing across teams 

 

Product Analyst (Senior - Level 4)  |  Quizizz  |  India

  • Drove the ideation and implementation of multiple AI features that enhanced new-user engagement by 30% and generated an additional $200k in revenue annually
  • Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration among product, design, engineering, and sales teams to shape the strategic direction of the Quizizz-for-work business
  • Accelerated the go-to-market (GTM) strategy by transitioning manual sales processes to HubSpot, reducing sales cycle time by 35% and improving lead conversion rates by 30%
  • Led weekly strategic reviews with the CEO and Business Head, delivering pivotal insights on sales initiatives that accelerated progress toward product-market fit (PMF)
  • Synthesized insights from data analysis, user interviews, and surveys to actively influence and prioritize the product roadmap during its formative 0-1 phase
  • Cultivated a data-driven culture by conducting organization-wide training sessions, empowering teams to utilize data effectively in product and business decisions

 


Senior Data Scientist  |  Instamojo  |  India

  • Pioneered the development of a sophisticated ML-driven product taxonomy system, which transformed user acquisition campaigns through hyper-targeted strategies, achieving a 15% reduction in Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)
  • Engineered a robust data-driven lead prioritization model for sales and compliance teams, resulting in a 25% increase in subscription rates, significantly boosting revenue streams.
  • Implemented dynamic pricing strategies for premium plans, doubling incremental subscriptions and contributing to 10% of quarterly subscriptions
  • Designed and executed a comprehensive framework for optimizing digital marketing strategies, which improved customer acquisition efficiency and propelled company-wide strategic objectives
  • Conducted user research and data analysis to identify product improvement opportunities, informing roadmap prioritization that shaped the overall strategy of the company
  • Championed product analytics initiatives that embedded data-driven decision-making across all product initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

 


Data Analyst  |  BlinkIt  |  India

  • Conceptualized and Implemented a data-driven incentive system which boosted picker productivity at warehouses by 17%
  • Spearheaded the development of an inventory management solution to tackle product expiration issues, resulting in annual savings of 12cr INR alongside a 5% reduction in inventory loss 
  • Designed and launched an order fulfilment analytics tool, enabling the product team to identify and address key causes of item unavailability, leading to a 4% improvement in order fulfilment rate
  • Led a cross-functional initiative to optimize warehouse operations by proposing feature enhancements that significantly reduced order processing and delivery time for the quick commerce vertical

 

Associate Consultant - II - Analytics and Data Science  |  BigBasket  |  India

  • Influenced product strategy for inventory management by developing and implementing a demand forecasting model at 800 locations across India, that reduced wastage from 24% to 5.4% and streamlined the stock projection process
  • Enhanced user retention by 25% by building and implementing an ML based customer churn prediction model that facilitated targeted feature updates and marketing interventions
  • Spearheaded the creation of a comprehensive analytics suite with 15+ dashboards, empowering 400+ stakeholders across marketing, finance, operations, and product teams to make data-driven decisions 
  • Improved product-market fit through in-depth analysis of sales patterns, identifying root causes for category-specific declines and recommending targeted product enhancements
  • Established KPIs for the bb-Instant product line, enabling rapid identification and resolution of issues in order flow, sales, inventory, and user retention
Accomplishments

2020 - Exceptional performance: Received the highest performance rating and a fast-tracked promotion 

2021 - Exceptional performance: Received a special recognition for outstanding contributions just 6 months after joining Blinkit, well ahead of the regular review cycle

2018 and 2019: Led two innovative engineering projects that showcased product innovation and design excellence.

  • "Best Project" (2019): Automatic Pneumatic Bumper — Awarded a cash prize and top honors from the Society of Mechanical Engineers (SME)
  • "Best Mini Project" (2018): Shaft-Driven Bicycle — Received top honors from the Society of Mechanical Engineers (SME)
Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, M.S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore

Certificates
  • Product Strategy Certification by Product School
  • Artificial Intelligence Certification by Product School
  • Tableau A-Z: Hands-On Tableau Training for Data Science (Udemy) - Practical data visualization skills
Co/Extra-curricular
  • Placement Committee - Vertical Head : Leading the Start-ups and Niche Industries vertical, driving strategy and initiatives to enhance engagement and opportunities for students in these sectors
  • Medium Blog Contributor : Write about interesting developments in e-commerce, AI and Product management on Medium. Read my blog here
  • Core Committee Member, ProdX - The Product Management Club: Active member of the product management club at IIMA, organizing workshops and events to promote product management practices among peers
  • Recruitment Panel Member, BigBasket Analytics Team: Interviewed over 30 candidates for business analyst roles and conducted 8 campus recruitment drives to hire potential team members
  • Winner of the Ultimate Frisbee event at Yalgaar (IIMA’s official sports competition)