Aamruth Shankar - Head Product Manager

Q: Where is Aamruth based?

Aamruth is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Aamruth speak?

Aamruth speaks the following languages: Kannada (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate), Portuguese (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Aamruth have?

Aamruth has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Aamruth has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months . Note that Aamruth may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Aamruth's latest experience?

Aamruth's most recent position is Head Product Manager at GoShippo .

Q: What companies has Aamruth worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Aamruth has worked for GoShippo , Technical University Berlin , Marleyspoon GmbH , and DeliveryHero GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Aamruth most experienced in?

Aamruth is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Retail , and Food and Beverage . Aamruth also has some experience in Education , Aerospace and Defense , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Aamruth most experienced in?

Aamruth is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Information Technology (IT) , and Supply Chain Management . Aamruth also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA) , Sustainability Management , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Aamruth worked in recently?

Aamruth has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage , Education , and Transportation and Logistics .

Q: Which business areas has Aamruth worked in recently?

Aamruth has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Information Technology (IT) , and Sustainability Management .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 2 months

Berlin, Germany

Head Product Manager

GoShippo

Led 5 cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Data, Operations, and Design) across the transportation domain, covering carrier integration, shipment tracking, PUDO, reconciliation, and automation.
Defined and executed the end-to-end product and integration strategy for 15+ global carriers across Europe and the U.S., ensuring unified APIs.
Owned the carrier onboarding framework, reducing integration time by 40% through standardization, automation, and improved developer tooling.
Partnered with major platform customers like Shopify and Wix to analyze EU merchant needs and enhance the shipping and fulfillment experience.
Led the reconciliation automation initiative, reducing billing discrepancies by 30% and improving invoice validation speed for finance and operations teams.
Collaborated with data analytics and operations teams to build carrier performance dashboards that improved on-time delivery rates and merchant satisfaction.
Fostered a strong culture of cross-functional ownership, ensuring seamless collaboration between engineering, product, and external carrier partners.

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 2 months

Berlin, Germany

Startup Mentor & Sustainability

Technical University Berlin

Guided 50+ early-stage tech founders through intensive workshops, resulting in the launch of 30+ functional MVPs within six months and boosting founder confidence by 90%.

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

2 years

Berlin, Germany

Head Product Manager

Marleyspoon GmbH

Spearheaded full-cycle integration of 10+ new carriers (USA, Europe & Australia) and shippers into the e-commerce platform, decreasing average shipping times by 15% and boosting on-time delivery rates by 22%.
Directed three cross-functional teams to develop and implement shipping APIs, achieving 20% faster deliveries and reduced failure rates.
Enhanced the existing delivery tracking system with box-level tracking, resulting in a 20% reduction in lost packages and a 10% improvement in on-time delivery rates.
Diagnosed causes for shipping delays using data analysis techniques, informing changes that decreased customer complaints by 33% and improved efficiency.
Optimised the ERP system (Business Central) and logistics system engagement, increasing fulfilment and delivery efficiency by 20%.

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

2 years

Berlin, Germany

Product Manager

DeliveryHero GmbH

Achieved rider payment initiatives across 50+ countries and delivery platforms managing over $1B in annual transactions.
Implemented automated payment consolidation processes, minimizing manual reconciliation efforts by 70% and enhancing finance department efficiency by 45 hours per week.
Revamped the payment infrastructure with a transparent earnings system and immediate access to funds, leading to a 30% reduction in payout discrepancies and improved courier relations.
Instituted geo-fencing technology to validate rider location during transactions, curtailing fraudulent payment claims by 40%.
Developed and launched secure payment gateways in four new international markets, adhering to local regulations and reducing transaction failure rates by 15%.

Jan 2017 - Dec 2020

4 years

Berlin, Germany

Product Manager

Wayfair GmbH

Championed the development of a data-driven operations priority system leveraging carrier tracking data to identify bottlenecks and boost efficiency by 18%.
Optimized tracking latency through box-level tracking enhancements, improving real-time visibility across the fulfillment lifecycle.
Optimized fulfillment operations across 5 warehouses by managing the HighJump Warehouse Management System, improving efficiency and order accuracy.
Led end-to-end order pipeline visibility from placement through fulfillment to delivery, ensuring seamless execution and improving on-time delivery by 30%.
Rolled out alternative payment methods (PayPal, Klarna, Apple Pay), increasing checkout flexibility and boosting conversion rates.
Streamlined payment workflows, reducing friction across the customer journey from checkout to post-purchase support.
Collaborated across product, engineering, and finance teams to ensure seamless integration of payments and tracking systems into the e-commerce platform.

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

2 years

Germany

National Vice President

ESN Deutschland eV

Reduced critical software defects by 30%, enhancing application stability and user confidence.
Implemented test automation to streamline regression cycles and boost coverage.
Conducted requirement gathering and specification analysis to ensure test alignment with product functionality.
Collaborated cross-functionally to drive early issue detection and continuous quality improvement.

Jan 2014 - Dec 2016

3 years

Munich, Germany

President

ESN MESA Munich eV

Conducted requirement gathering and specification analysis to ensure test alignment with product functionality.
Collaborated cross-functionally to drive early issue detection and continuous quality improvement.

Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

3 years

Munich, Germany

Product Manager

Avoincs Design Service GmbH

Spearheaded development of an automated testing product for Tiger Helicopter applications using XTL and ADBS, accelerating testing cycles by 40% and reducing defect rates.
Led four cross-functional product teams, overseeing planning, execution, and progress reporting.
Cultivated strong relationships with five key stakeholders across engineering and product functions.
Bridged technical and operational gaps by aligning engineering output with stringent aerospace compliance standards.

Jan 2010 - Dec 2012

3 years

Munich, Germany

Test Engineer

Cisco GmbH

Led QA efforts for five digital receiver applications using HPQC, XML, and C#/VBA, improving overall test efficiency.
Reduced critical software defects by 30%, enhancing application stability and user confidence.
Implemented test automation to streamline regression cycles and boost coverage.
Conducted requirement gathering and specification analysis to ensure test alignment with product functionality.
Collaborated cross-functionally to drive early issue detection and continuous quality improvement.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (6 years), Food and Beverage (4 years), Retail (4 years), Education (3 years), Aerospace and Defense (3 years), and Telecommunication (3 years).

Information Technology

Food and Beverage

Retail

Education

Aerospace and Defense

Telecommunication

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Product Development (13 years), Information Technology (9 years), Supply Chain Management (6 years), Quality Assurance (6 years), Sustainability Management (3 years), and Project Management (3 years).

Product Development

Information Technology

Supply Chain Management

Quality Assurance

Sustainability Management

Project Management

Summary

Experienced product management leader, recognized for driving innovation and delivering outstanding results. Spearheaded data analysis initiatives and scientific research projects, delivering key insights that informed strategic business decisions and resulted in a 15% improvement in operational efficiency during tenure. Eager to bring this expertise to the organization, teams, and contribute to product's lasting success through innovation.

Skills

Product

Agile Framework
Jira, Roadmap
Wireframes, Figma
Design Thinking
Stakeholder Management
Process Flows
Product Lifecycle
Product Marketing
Leadership
Coaching
Scrum

Technical

Ruby And Rails
Python
Html And Css(ux/ui)
Looker
Kanban And Grafana
Data Analytics
Api And Sql
Data Science
Ml & Ai

Languages

Kannada

Native

English

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Portuguese

Elementary

Education

Oct 2021 - Jun 2024

Technical University Berlin

Master · Business Informatics · Berlin, Germany

Oct 2007 - Jun 2010

Rosenheim University

Master · Information Technology · Rosenheim, Germany

Oct 2001 - Jun 2005

Vishweshwaraiah Technology University

Bachelor · Electronic Engineering · India

Certifications & licenses

Data Science, Deep Learning

Marleyspoon GmbH

Product Lead Certification(PLC)

Product School

Profile

Created

December 2025

Last Update

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Aamruth based?

Aamruth is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Aamruth speak?

Aamruth speaks the following languages: Kannada (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate), Portuguese (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Aamruth have?

Aamruth has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Aamruth has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Aamruth may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Aamruth be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Aamruth would be well-suited for roles such as: Head Product Manager, Startup Mentor & Sustainability, Product Manager.

What is Aamruth's latest experience?

Aamruth's most recent position is Head Product Manager at GoShippo.

What companies has Aamruth worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Aamruth has worked for GoShippo, Technical University Berlin, Marleyspoon GmbH, and DeliveryHero GmbH.

Which industries is Aamruth most experienced in?

Aamruth is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Retail, and Food and Beverage. Aamruth also has some experience in Education, Aerospace and Defense, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Aamruth most experienced in?

Aamruth is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology (IT), and Supply Chain Management. Aamruth also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA), Sustainability Management, and Project Management.

Which industries has Aamruth worked in recently?

Aamruth has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage, Education, and Transportation and Logistics.

Which business areas has Aamruth worked in recently?

Aamruth has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology (IT), and Sustainability Management.

What is Aamruth's education?

Aamruth holds a Master in Business Informatics from Technical University Berlin, a Master in Information Technology from Rosenheim University and a Bachelor in Electronic Engineering from Vishweshwaraiah Technology University.

Does Aamruth have any certificates?

Aamruth has 2 certificates. These include: Data Science, Deep Learning and Product Lead Certification(PLC).

What is the availability of Aamruth?

Aamruth is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Aamruth?

Aamruth's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.