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Saran Raju
Product Manager
Experience
Feb 2022 - Present
4 years 1 monthProduct Manager
Seven.One Entertainment GmBH
- B2B media streaming platform part of ProSiebenSat.1 Media with millions of users
- Built and shipped a multi-tenant video streaming B2B platform and onboarded 7 TV channels to the platform
- End-to-end ownership for multiple TV channel onboardings into the platform
- Owned the display ad feature which is expected to increase ad revenue by 10%
- Owned the integration of a promo-teaser feature focusing on improving user engagement and retention
- Performed multiple root-cause analyses and increased average video view time by 12%
- Introduced a third-party user survey tool implemented as a high-priority feature to increase NPS
- Introduced a bit rate metric to monitor video quality
- Performed all expected product roles ranging from organizing and brainstorming to conducting product ceremonies
- Conducted high-level roadmap planning and prioritization of features
Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
3 monthsBerlin, Germany
Product Management Intern
Product People
- Provided interim product management services to multiple companies in different industries
- Created user-centric flows for multiple web apps and mobile apps
- Collaborated with senior product managers to document, validate, and monitor logging and metrics
- Researched and compiled data to prepare competitive and trend analyses
Apr 2017 - Nov 2019
2 years 8 monthsIndia
Co-founder
Envirodynamics
- Consulting and contracting firm for water and wastewater treatment plants
- Acquired 14 projects and completed them in 2 years
- Generated turnover of about 2,000,000 INR in the first year and 2,800,000 INR in the second year
- Managed client acquisition, tendering, coordination of government approvals, and procurement
Feb 2014 - Oct 2016
2 years 9 monthsGermany
Project Engineer
Summit Engineering and Technology
- MEP contracting firm projects
- Increased profit margin by 10% through efficient raw material utilization and project coordination
- Provided technical guidance, peer review, and mentorship to junior engineers engaged in building systems
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Media and Entertainment (4 years), Utilities (2.5 years), and Construction (2.5 years).
Media and Entertainment
Utilities
Construction
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Operations (5.5 years), Product Development (4 years), Procurement (2.5 years), Sales (2.5 years), and Project Management (2.5 years).
Operations
Product Development
Procurement
Sales
Project Management
Summary
Looking to kickstart my career in product management in a junior/associate PM role.
Diverse experience in project management and entrepreneurship acquired by co-founding 2 startups.
Skills
- Product Discovery
- User-centric Flows, Epics & User Stories
- Market Research, Competitive Analysis
- Mockups/wireframing
- Product Case Studies, Mvp Scoping
- Scrum, Agile Methodologies
- Cloud-native Services (Aws)
- Jira, Miro, Figma, Notion, Roadmunk, Confluence
- Google Analytics, Ms Clarity
- Ms Office
Languages
Malayalam
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Jun 2009 - May 2013
Mahatma Gandhi University
Bachelor of Technology · Mechanical Engineering · India
Certifications & licenses
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO®)
Scrum Alliance
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Frequently asked questions
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Where is Saran based?
Saran is based in Berlin, Germany.
What languages does Saran speak?
Saran speaks the following languages: Malayalam (Native), English (Advanced).
How many years of experience does Saran have?
Saran has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Saran has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Saran may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Saran be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Saran would be well-suited for roles such as: Product Manager, Product Management Intern, Co-founder.
What is Saran's latest experience?
Saran's most recent position is Product Manager at Seven.One Entertainment GmBH.
What companies has Saran worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Saran has worked for Seven.One Entertainment GmBH and Product People.
Which industries is Saran most experienced in?
Saran is most experienced in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Construction, and Utility Services. Saran also has some experience in Information Technology (IT).
Which business areas is Saran most experienced in?
Saran is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Product Development, and Project Management. Saran also has some experience in Procurement and Purchasing, Sales, and Research and Development (R&D).
Which industries has Saran worked in recently?
Saran has recently worked in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing and Information Technology (IT).
Which business areas has Saran worked in recently?
Saran has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Research and Development (R&D).
What is Saran's education?
Saran holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Mahatma Gandhi University.
Does Saran have any certificates?
Saran has 1 certificate: Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO®).
What is the availability of Saran?
Saran is immediately available for suitable projects.
What is the rate of Saran?
Saran's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.
How to hire Saran?
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