Hello!

I’m Suraj Nikam

Product | Growth | Strategy | Business
Suraj Nikam

+91 7820841870

Bengaluru, KA

About me

Product & Growth Manager

Jack of All Trades, Master of Domains

As the architect of product innovation, I orchestrate seamless journeys from ideation to launch, crafting solutions that resonate with users and exceed expectations. With a blend of creativity and analytical prowess, I transform ideas into impactful realities, driving success at every stage. In a journey to be a visionary navigator of market trends, I curate and refine product categories with precision and passion. Leveraging deep insights and innovative strategies, I drive growth and elevate customer experiences, shaping the future of our offerings

Experience

Category Manager – Growth, Strategy & Planning

Oliveboard

August ‘23 – Present

  • Product & Project ManagementLed strategic expansion of product categories by managing cross-functional teams and driving market analysis
  • Revenue Growth & InnovationLaunched new initiatives and optimized existing products, focusing on customer acquisition and engagement strategies
  • Leadership & CollaborationCollaborated with stakeholders across departments, ensuring alignment on business goals and delivering data-driven insights for improved decision-making

Category Manager – Growth, Strategy and Product

AJC Edutech Pvt Ltd

May ‘20 – July ‘23

  • Product & Strategy: Led product and revenue growth by launching multiple exam courses, collaborating closely with the CEO’s office to oversee projects from ideation to completion, and handling stakeholder communications
  • Program & Project Management: Streamlined stakeholder management by coordinating cross-functional teams and creating process pipelines for smoother operations and project execution
  • GTM Strategy: Executed a robust GTM strategy, expanding social media presence through YouTube and Telegram, improving marketing campaigns, and managing products through its launch and release, improving user journey and experience for enhanced engagement and retention

SME & Strategic lead

Testbook Pvt Ltd

April ‘19 – April ‘20

  • Educational Content Creation: Developed engaging and informative content for competitive exams using Notion as a content management system
  • Program & Project Management: Worked with cross functional teams to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables, optimizing resources and stakeholder coordination
  • Program Analysis & Reporting: Evaluated program performance and generated insightful reports to ensure alignment with objectives and return on investment

Content & program Curator

Embibe Pvt Ltd

Aug ‘18 – Feb ‘19

  • Content Creation & Curriculum Development: Designed and developed informative content and course curriculum for competitive exams and academic subjects
  • Report Generation & Insights: Streamlined reporting processes and presented actionable insights to senior leadership, helping improve decision-making
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Worked closely with departmental teams to enhance content solutions and provided them with strategic insights to support growth initiatives

Education & SKills

Skills

N

Product Management

N

Growth Hacking

N

Data Analysis

N

Project & Program Management

N

Business & Strategy

N

Stakeholder Management

N

Leadership & Team Building

NMIMS

Master of Business Administration

2020 2022

Specialized in Operations & Strategy

Gharda Institute

BE Chemical Engineering

2014  2018

Bachelorette in Chemical Engineering

Specialized in Subjects: Heat Transfer, Mass Transfer, Product & Process Development

University Scholarship Holder 4 Years

Recent Work

Netflix Case Study

The Story Behind NETFLIX

Airbnb Case Study

Psychology Behind AIRBNB

Western Union Case Study

Western Union

FI Money Case Study

Emergence of Fi Money