Top Talent like Gayathri Keerthana are on Pangea

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Gayathri Keerthana Shanmuga Sundaram

Product Manager •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Senior Product Manager specializing in AI Solutions and Strategic Growth | ESADE MBA | UK Global Talent Visa
Experienced digital product leader with a proven track record in AI-based solutions, e-Commerce, SaaS, and social impact, in a span of 8 years. My expertise in the tech sector spans: Product Management: Driving AI-powered solutions and econometric models to optimize delivery experience for customers of a $7.2B business unit at Amazon. Operations Management: Led large teams at a robotics site, optimizing processes in producing over 250K shipments daily at Amazon. Marketing in B2B SaaS: Spearheaded strategies for inbound, product and content marketing, across high-growth SaaS unicorns - Zoho, Chargebee & Typeform. Social Entrepreneurship: Founded and ran a non-profit supporting rural communities in India, recognized with state-level awards. International MBA at ESADE Business School, Barcelona - Social Impact Scholarship awardee with a double internship at Typeform, and the VP of Tech & Media club. Open to connecting with professionals passionate about leveraging technology and business acumen for impactful solutions in product management, operations, and social entrepreneurship.

Work History

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Career Break

Self-EmployedExploring South East Asia and Southern India
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Strategy Advisor

werchota.aiAs an Advisor - Strategy & Marketing at Werchota.ai, I help shape the company's strategic direction, driving market expansion, productization, and growth initiatives. My key contributions include: i) Industry Expansion Strategy – Advised on business expansion into new industries, including pharma and banking, identifying market entry points and positioning strategies. ii) Niche Market Penetration – Led market exploration into high-value niche regions like Liechtenstein, defining tailored go-to-market approaches for unique customer segments. iii) Productization of Services – Currently working on transforming Werchota.ai’s repetitive service operations into scalable, productized offerings, enhancing efficiency and customer experience. Strategic Growth & Marketing – Providing insights on brand positioning, customer engagement, and business development to strengthen Werchota.ai’s competitive edge. Bringing my experience in product strategy, business expansion, and AI-driven solutions, I collaborate with the leadership team to refine growth strategies and operational scalability.
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Senior Product Manager

AmazonSep 2022 - Nov 2024 • 2 yrs 3 mosSpeed product owner for Heavy & Bulky Retail division - UK & EU • Led definition and execution of product roadmap in transforming ML model into user-friendly dashboard, predicting customer demand elasticity to delivery speed, collaborating with AI engineers and applied scientists. • Applied ML insights and cross-functionally drove tech and operational launch of same/next-day delivery across five European marketplaces, resulting in 2x increase in customer views in a span of four weeks. • Conducted market research and derived econometric demand model insights on customer preferences in delivery experience, pricing and delivery speed, in collaboration with economists and decision scientists. • Launched Sunday deliveries large parcel items in the UK with pre-launch testing and post-launch validation, achieving 16% volume growth in 8 weeks.
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Pathways Operations Manager

AmazonJul 2021 - Sep 2022 • 1 yr 3 mosAmazon Robotics Fulfillment Centre • Led a cross-collaborative team of 5 managers and 300 associates processing 250K units/shift in outbound operations, through Agile Methodologies, improving productivity KPI (Throughput) from a baseline of 61 to 66 in 8 weeks, as the senior-most leader running night shifts. • Collaborated with a team of 12 robotics and mechanical engineers to run stress tests and optimize system performance during peak volumes, focusing on enhancing system integration and automation, resulting in a 35% M-o-M productivity improvement and a process efficiency KPI of 2-4 bps. • Managed project lifecycle including defining goals, developing timelines, tracking milestones, and identifying risks across engineering and operational teams, producing 200K units / shift with an industry-leading Delivery Estimate Accuracy of 98.7%. • Mentored 12 team leads and 3 technicians in career progression and operational excellence, resulting in 4 promotions.
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MBA Intern

TypeformMay 2020 - Jan 2021 • 9 mos• Analyzed complex datasets from user interactions on viral marketing channel to develop viral marketing strategy. • Launched five A/B testing experiments, leading a cross-functional team of 14 to drive product growth and user engagement. Gained 21% growth in sign-up to conversion rate M-o-M in 30 days.
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Vice President, Tech and Media Club

EsadeOct 2019 - Aug 2020 • 11 mos• Helped students network with tech leaders from industry, organizing webinars and networking events • Mentored students with non-tech background to transition into tech industry through coaching, case studies and interview preparations.
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Lead - Inbound Marketing

ChargebeeJun 2018 - Jul 2019 • 1 yr 2 mos• Defined and implemented Voice of Customer product strategy and roadmap across marketing, content, tech, and UX/UI teams. Achieved a record of 75% contribution to mid- and high-rated leads, and $200K savings in one quarter. • Spearheaded online content revamp and GTM strategy using Strategyzer framework, in collaboration with content, demand generation, and product teams. Increased web traffic by 53% and leads by 45%. • Leveraged the $200K marketing spending savings to showcase the company’s digital marketing innovation, which played a crucial role in securing Series D funding.
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President and Founder

Connect for a CauseDec 2013 - Jun 2019 • 5 yrs 7 mos• Conferred with Seva Ratna Award (state-level) and Real Heroes Award (district-level) for social impact. • Organized outreach program on child abuse and HIV, leading 18 volunteers, for 22K children in 62 rural public schools. • Pursued legal action in collaboration with the District Administration on more than 750 cases of child abuse. • Raised US$ 30K corporate funding from Zoho Corp by pitching flood relief project to the CEO and ranked 1st amongst 40 participants • Rehabilitated over 3000 flood-hit families, across 20 remote villages, leading a team of 14 volunteers. • Improved productivity for flood victims by providing tools to mechanize manual labor, resulting in a hike in daily wages by 3.5x.
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Digital Marketing Analyst

Zoho CorporationAug 2015 - May 2018 • 2 yrs 10 mos• Achieved 1.9x Y-o-Y growth in Marketing Qualified Leads for IT security solution • Optimized paid online search campaigns, reducing cost per lead by 55% in one year • Managed affiliate marketing for seven products, realizing 2.4x ROI and securing budget increase from $5K to $100K annually • Led outbound marketing at GISEC Dubai 2017, generating 150% more Sales-Qualified Leads compared to previous year
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Freelance Copywriter

SearchNScore solutionsApr 2012 - Jun 2015 • 3 yrs 3 mos

Education

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Esade

Master of Business Administration - MBA2019 - 2021
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Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering2011 - 2015
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Avila Convent Matriculation Higher Secondary School

Secondary Schooling2009 - 2011
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St.Joseph's Matriculation Higher Secondary School

Primary & High School2001 - 2009

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Senior Product Manager specializing in AI Solutions and Strategic Growth | ESADE MBA | UK Global Talent Visa
Experienced digital product leader with a proven track record in AI-based solutions, e-Commerce, SaaS, and social impact, in a span of 8 years. My expertise in the tech sector spans: Product Management: Driving AI-powered solutions and econometric models to optimize delivery experience for customers of a $7.2B business unit at Amazon. Operations Management: Led large teams at a robotics site, optimizing processes in producing over 250K shipments daily at Amazon. Marketing in B2B SaaS: Spearheaded strategies for inbound, product and content marketing, across high-growth SaaS unicorns - Zoho, Chargebee & Typeform. Social Entrepreneurship: Founded and ran a non-profit supporting rural communities in India, recognized with state-level awards. International MBA at ESADE Business School, Barcelona - Social Impact Scholarship awardee with a double internship at Typeform, and the VP of Tech & Media club. Open to connecting with professionals passionate about leveraging technology and business acumen for impactful solutions in product management, operations, and social entrepreneurship.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
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Top Talent like Gayathri Keerthana are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Gayathri Keerthana Shanmuga Sundaram

Product Manager •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

S

Career Break

Self-EmployedExploring South East Asia and Southern India
W

Strategy Advisor

werchota.aiAs an Advisor - Strategy & Marketing at Werchota.ai, I help shape the company's strategic direction, driving market expansion, productization, and growth initiatives. My key contributions include: i) Industry Expansion Strategy – Advised on business expansion into new industries, including pharma and banking, identifying market entry points and positioning strategies. ii) Niche Market Penetration – Led market exploration into high-value niche regions like Liechtenstein, defining tailored go-to-market approaches for unique customer segments. iii) Productization of Services – Currently working on transforming Werchota.ai’s repetitive service operations into scalable, productized offerings, enhancing efficiency and customer experience. Strategic Growth & Marketing – Providing insights on brand positioning, customer engagement, and business development to strengthen Werchota.ai’s competitive edge. Bringing my experience in product strategy, business expansion, and AI-driven solutions, I collaborate with the leadership team to refine growth strategies and operational scalability.
A

Senior Product Manager

AmazonSep 2022 - Nov 2024 • 2 yrs 3 mosSpeed product owner for Heavy & Bulky Retail division - UK & EU • Led definition and execution of product roadmap in transforming ML model into user-friendly dashboard, predicting customer demand elasticity to delivery speed, collaborating with AI engineers and applied scientists. • Applied ML insights and cross-functionally drove tech and operational launch of same/next-day delivery across five European marketplaces, resulting in 2x increase in customer views in a span of four weeks. • Conducted market research and derived econometric demand model insights on customer preferences in delivery experience, pricing and delivery speed, in collaboration with economists and decision scientists. • Launched Sunday deliveries large parcel items in the UK with pre-launch testing and post-launch validation, achieving 16% volume growth in 8 weeks.
A

Pathways Operations Manager

AmazonJul 2021 - Sep 2022 • 1 yr 3 mosAmazon Robotics Fulfillment Centre • Led a cross-collaborative team of 5 managers and 300 associates processing 250K units/shift in outbound operations, through Agile Methodologies, improving productivity KPI (Throughput) from a baseline of 61 to 66 in 8 weeks, as the senior-most leader running night shifts. • Collaborated with a team of 12 robotics and mechanical engineers to run stress tests and optimize system performance during peak volumes, focusing on enhancing system integration and automation, resulting in a 35% M-o-M productivity improvement and a process efficiency KPI of 2-4 bps. • Managed project lifecycle including defining goals, developing timelines, tracking milestones, and identifying risks across engineering and operational teams, producing 200K units / shift with an industry-leading Delivery Estimate Accuracy of 98.7%. • Mentored 12 team leads and 3 technicians in career progression and operational excellence, resulting in 4 promotions.
T

MBA Intern

TypeformMay 2020 - Jan 2021 • 9 mos• Analyzed complex datasets from user interactions on viral marketing channel to develop viral marketing strategy. • Launched five A/B testing experiments, leading a cross-functional team of 14 to drive product growth and user engagement. Gained 21% growth in sign-up to conversion rate M-o-M in 30 days.
E

Vice President, Tech and Media Club

EsadeOct 2019 - Aug 2020 • 11 mos• Helped students network with tech leaders from industry, organizing webinars and networking events • Mentored students with non-tech background to transition into tech industry through coaching, case studies and interview preparations.
C

Lead - Inbound Marketing

ChargebeeJun 2018 - Jul 2019 • 1 yr 2 mos• Defined and implemented Voice of Customer product strategy and roadmap across marketing, content, tech, and UX/UI teams. Achieved a record of 75% contribution to mid- and high-rated leads, and $200K savings in one quarter. • Spearheaded online content revamp and GTM strategy using Strategyzer framework, in collaboration with content, demand generation, and product teams. Increased web traffic by 53% and leads by 45%. • Leveraged the $200K marketing spending savings to showcase the company’s digital marketing innovation, which played a crucial role in securing Series D funding.
C

President and Founder

Connect for a CauseDec 2013 - Jun 2019 • 5 yrs 7 mos• Conferred with Seva Ratna Award (state-level) and Real Heroes Award (district-level) for social impact. • Organized outreach program on child abuse and HIV, leading 18 volunteers, for 22K children in 62 rural public schools. • Pursued legal action in collaboration with the District Administration on more than 750 cases of child abuse. • Raised US$ 30K corporate funding from Zoho Corp by pitching flood relief project to the CEO and ranked 1st amongst 40 participants • Rehabilitated over 3000 flood-hit families, across 20 remote villages, leading a team of 14 volunteers. • Improved productivity for flood victims by providing tools to mechanize manual labor, resulting in a hike in daily wages by 3.5x.
Z

Digital Marketing Analyst

Zoho CorporationAug 2015 - May 2018 • 2 yrs 10 mos• Achieved 1.9x Y-o-Y growth in Marketing Qualified Leads for IT security solution • Optimized paid online search campaigns, reducing cost per lead by 55% in one year • Managed affiliate marketing for seven products, realizing 2.4x ROI and securing budget increase from $5K to $100K annually • Led outbound marketing at GISEC Dubai 2017, generating 150% more Sales-Qualified Leads compared to previous year
S

Freelance Copywriter

SearchNScore solutionsApr 2012 - Jun 2015 • 3 yrs 3 mos

Education

E

Esade

Master of Business Administration - MBA2019 - 2021
A

Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering2011 - 2015
A

Avila Convent Matriculation Higher Secondary School

Secondary Schooling2009 - 2011
S

St.Joseph's Matriculation Higher Secondary School

Primary & High School2001 - 2009

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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