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Priyanka Pandit

Mumbai

Summary

Dynamic product leader with extensive experience at Kotak Securities, driving innovative solutions and enhancing user experiences. Proven track record in project management and cross-functional team leadership, achieving significant adoption improvements. Skilled in business strategy creation and policy compliance, with a strong focus on delivering impactful results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Vice President – Product

Kotak Securities
05.2024 - Current

Added Roles and Responsibilities:

->Trade from Charts (Web & Mobile) – 6+ Months

  • Spearheaded the design, development, and launch of the “Trade from Charts” feature on both Kotak Neo Web and Mobile platforms.
  • Defined and implemented the complete user journey, including trading interactions directly from TradingView charts, driving real-time execution capabilities.
  • Collaborated with UI/UX teams on wireframes and prototypes; aligned stakeholders across tech, design, and compliance teams.
  • Developed go-to-market plans, including marketing messaging, in-app promotion strategies, demo videos, and user education campaigns.
  • Post-launch, closely monitored usage analytics, identified user friction points, and executed improvements, enhancing adoption by X% (add metrics if available).

-> Kotak Securities Mobile App (6 Months)

  • Oversaw the product roadmap and feature enhancements for the Kotak Securities mobile trading app during a key transition period.
  • Introduced UX improvements in onboarding, KYC, and order placement journeys, leading to increased app stickiness and lower drop-off rates.
  • Coordinated between tech, QA, and design to optimize app performance, and rolled out timely updates based on app store feedback and internal metrics.

Senior Product Manager

Kotak Securities
05.2022 - 05.2024

-> Kotak Neo Trade API (3+ years)

  • Led the end-to-end product lifecycle for Kotak Neo’s Trade API platform—right from conceptualization to launch—tailored for high-frequency traders, fintech platforms, and third-party developers.
  • Defined product vision and roadmap, crafted intuitive user journeys, and authored comprehensive API documentation to support both internal teams and external partners.
  • Drove strategic integration with 10+ top-tier fintechs, expanding distribution and enabling frictionless API-based trading across the ecosystem.
  • Built and nurtured active partnerships with 20+ fintechs, providing hands-on onboarding, integration support, and proactive stakeholder engagement to accelerate adoption.
  • Established a 24x7 live support and escalation framework, reducing average issue resolution time by 40% and enhancing partner satisfaction.
  • Ensured regulatory and technical compliance by aligning closely with legal, risk, compliance, and engineering teams through each phase of development and deployment.
  • Instrumental in scaling monthly trading volumes from zero to 50,000+ orders, positioning the API as a key driver of Kotak Neo’s early-stage growth and digital transformation.

Software Developer

Quantiphi
05.2019 - 04.2022

IT Services & Consulting (International Projects)

  • Adani Power – Internal Web Portal
    Developed a feature-rich internal web platform for Adani Power to streamline data operations and enable role-based access. Collaborated within a cross-functional team of 30+ developers, leveraging Angular and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services for scalable deployment.
  • Sun Life Financial, Canada – Data Visualization App
    Designed and implemented a Python Dash application to visualize business-critical data. Utilized Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib to create dynamic and interactive dashboards, improving stakeholder decision-making and reporting efficiency.
  • City of San Antonio, Texas – Government Data Sharing Platform
    >> Contributed to a 9-month, product-driven engagement, delivering a secure backend for a public-sector data sharing platform.
    >> Led backend development for Phases I & II, focusing on REST API implementation for structured data ingestion and file management.
    >> Ensured backend scalability and compliance with municipal data protocols.
  • Internal Contributions – Training & Hiring
    Actively involved in technical training and recruitment:
    >> Conducted Python and backend workshops for campus hires, covering Django, REST API design, and best practices.
    >> Participated in hiring panels, assessing candidates on MySQL, SQL, Python, and GCP fundamentals for backend engineering roles.

Software Developer

Rentokil PCI Pest Control Service
03.2018 - 04.2019

Product-Based Company | ERP and Internal Tool Development

  • Rentokil PCI – ERP System Customization
    Led end-to-end customization of Rentokil PCI’s internal ERP system, tailoring workflows, permissions, and modules to meet evolving business needs across India operations.
  • Sales Pricing Tool – Django Web Application
    Designed and developed a full-stack Django-based pricing tool to streamline sales processes. Delivered a scalable, user-friendly application that improved quoting accuracy and sales cycle efficiency.
  • Internal Tools – Leave & User Management Systems
    >>
    Developed a Leave Management System to digitize leave applications, approvals, and tracking.
    >> Built a User Management Portal for maintaining employee records, access provisioning, and gadget tracking across Indian business units.
  • Team Leadership
    >> Led a team of 5 software developers for 4 months, overseeing task allocation, code reviews, and project delivery timelines to ensure on-time and quality outcomes.

Software Developer

BITS Solution
05.2017 - 09.2017

Software Developer – [IT Services-Based International Company]
Mobile Application Development & Client Consulting

  • Android CRM & Internal Applications
    Developed and maintained an Android-based CRM application, improving field team efficiency and real-time data capture.
    >> Built and managed backend services for employee leave management and client service modules, ensuring secure data handling and smooth user experience across devices.
  • Client Engagement – SUMMITS
    Represented the tech team in meetings with the Managing Director of SUMMITS, offering creative inputs and business advisory to support their mobile and digital initiatives.
    >> Contributed to early-stage product ideation and design discussions for Navi, aligning technical possibilities with business goals.

Software Developer

MSP1 Solutions
07.2015 - 04.2017

Software Developer – [IT Services-Based Company]
Enterprise Applications | CRM & HR Systems

  • Project Experience – CRM, HR, and Reporting Tools
    Contributed to multiple client projects, with a primary focus on Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, HR management platforms, and automated reporting solutions.
    >> Built and optimized modules for employee records, attendance tracking, and performance reporting, enhancing operational efficiency and data accuracy.
    >> Collaborated cross-functionally to tailor systems based on client requirements, ensuring timely delivery and business alignment.

Education

B.E. - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

University Of Mumbai
Lonavla, India
06-2015

Skills

  • Organizational development
  • Project management
  • Policy compliance
  • Business strategy creation
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Hiring and coaching
  • Corporate presentations

Yoga And Meditation

10+ years yoga practitioner and Meditator

Timeline

Assistant Vice President – Product

Kotak Securities
05.2024 - Current

Senior Product Manager

Kotak Securities
05.2022 - 05.2024

Software Developer

Quantiphi
05.2019 - 04.2022

Software Developer

Rentokil PCI Pest Control Service
03.2018 - 04.2019

Software Developer

BITS Solution
05.2017 - 09.2017

Software Developer

MSP1 Solutions
07.2015 - 04.2017

B.E. - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

University Of Mumbai
Priyanka Pandit