Product Development Speakers in India

Harshavardhan Reddy is an AI and product leader specialising in data-driven product strategy and applied artificial intelligence.
He has worked as a data scientist and product leader across global technology companies, led product at an ed-tech startup acquired by Unacademy, and currently leads an AI-focused venture.
Harsha delivers keynote sessions on AI in business, product leadership, data-driven decision-making, and building AI-first products for corporate and startup audiences.
Invite Harshavardhan Reddy for product conferences, startup leadership events, AI innovation summits, and founder forums.

Supriya Vaidya is a technology leader with 17+ years of global experience across Asia, North America, Europe, and Australia. She has led cross-functional initiatives spanning software development, product management, production support, and customer engagement. Recognised as a LinkedIn Top Voice in cross-functional leadership, Supriya specialises in aligning technical teams with business outcomes in complex delivery environments. Her work focuses on stakeholder management, operating model design, and driving execution across distributed teams.
Invite Supriya Vaidya for technology leadership conferences, enterprise delivery forums, corporate offsites, and leadership development programmes.

Shubam is a distinguished pharmaceutical formulations research scientist and drug delivery development expert with over five years of experience in the field. He specializes in pharmaceutical industry insights, development procedures, and regulatory requirements, offering expert consultation to navigate the complexities of this dynamic sector. With a strong focus on innovation, Shubam has contributed to advancing drug delivery mechanisms and optimizing pharmaceutical formulations. His expertise makes him a valuable resource for organizations seeking cutting-edge solutions in drug development and regulatory compliance. Passionate about scientific progress, Shubam remains committed to driving innovation in the pharmaceutical industry.

Narendra Singh Negi's career, spanning 29 years, is a testament to his extensive expertise in product innovation, design, and development. As the Head of R&D at V-Guard Industries Ltd. since June 2016, his visionary leadership has made a lasting impact. He began his journey at Luminous Power Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a Schneider Electric Group Company, where he dedicated 7 productive years, followed by 8 years at Su-Kam Power Systems Ltd., Gurgaon. Negi's notable accomplishments include seven Indian patents in Power Backup Solutions, along with one in IoT for the United States. His innovative contributions encompass DSP-based sine wave inverters, online UPS, and smart products with advanced IoT capabilities. Focusing on resilience, frugal innovation, and R&D transformation, he remains an idea generator, driving futuristic product development and smart IoT solutions.

Dushyant Bhatt is a dynamic technology leader with over 13 years of experience in building and scaling digital products across sectors. As the Chief Technology & Product Officer at The Hosteller, he has spearheaded end-to-end tech transformation across 60+ locations, driving self-reliance, cost optimization, and operational efficiency. Recognized with awards like “CTO of the Year” and “Innovative Tech Leader,” Dushyant specializes in taking technology from 0 to 1, leading global engineering teams, and leveraging AI, automation, and systems thinking for business impact.

Beyond the boardroom, he is a published author of Be SMART and Game of Skills, offering actionable insights for skill mastery and goal-setting. He also hosts the Career Conversations podcast, where he interviews industry leaders to guide and inspire young professionals. A passionate mentor and speaker, Dushyant combines deep technical expertise with a commitment to nurturing future-ready tech talent and enabling digital transformation at scale.

Hitesh is an author, innovator, entrepreneur, and insurance expert dedicated to demystifying the world of insurance for millennials and professionals alike.As the author of "Insuring the Future," He has crafted a comprehensive guide to help young adults understand insurance in a language that resonates with them. This endeavor reflects my commitment to making insurance accessible and empowering the next generation to make informed decisions. In his podcast, "Policypulse Plus," He host in-depth conversations with industry professionals to unravel the complexities of insurance. Currently, he serve as the Innovation Head at Meesra, where he leads the creation and innovation of new-age insurance products. His previous experience includes valuable tenures with brands like HDFC Life and Policybazaar. 




 

Vivek started his Journey as an iOS developer and now is the Founder and the Managing Director of Capermint Technologies Pvt Ltd - An ISO 9001:2015 Certified and Startup India Recognized, Mobile App and Game Development Company. He is an enthusiastic and visionary Entrepreneur with 7+ years of experience in mobile app and game development. He believes that 'Being the Best Mobile App and Game Development company' is just a temporary status and therefore started his company with my focus on 'Becoming a better mobile app and game development company every day.

Gopi has over 25 years of experience in the engineering and global automotive industry, spanning design, analysis, validation, product launch, and business planning. He is the founder of iNCAETEK Solutions Pvt. Ltd., a company specializing in engineering, simulation, and skilling. Additionally, he created dsynXPO.com, the world’s first portal for design talent management. He is also developing India’s first Engineering Design Center of Excellence under the Indian Government’s ACIC scheme. His efforts are focused on enriching product development and engineering R&D through a variety of up-skilling programs, aimed at infusing skill-certified talent into the global engineering sector.  He has prior experience with Daimler R&D in Germany and GM-Opel (EU), GM-Korea.

Gauri Kacherikar leads the Public and Customer Experience India team within Business Applications and Digital Consulting at TietoEvry. With extensive experience managing global teams, she brings strong business acumen, relationship leadership, and execution focus across enterprise transformation programs. As a coach, she works closely with professionals to support career growth and leadership development, with a mission to empower women entrepreneurs. Gauri’s work bridges customer experience strategy, people leadership, and enterprise digital consulting within complex global environments.

Invite Gauri Kacherikar to engage with leadership forums, customer experience leadership platforms, and women entrepreneurship ecosystems.

Invite David D’Lima to engage with boardrooms, executive leadership programs, and global enterprise transformation initiatives.

Monica, a seasoned global product management expert, has 20+ years of experience across four continents, excelling in prioritizing consumer needs with strong commercial and technological skills. Her impactful product launches have made her a recognized thought leader and speaker at international fintech and product management conferences. Leading cross-functional teams for Fortune 500 and emerging startups, Monica manages areas such as Product Management, Business Development, UX Design, Engineering, Marketing, Legal, and Operations. Holding degrees in mathematics and computer science, she passionately advocates for workplace diversity, supporting causes like #WomenAtWork, #Girls4Tech, and STEM. Globally recognized as a top influencer, Monica holds positions in the Onalytica Top 50 Fintech Influencers List, Women in Finance Power 100, and Fintech Finance GOLD Power List. Her accolades include being named among the "Top 50 coolest women in Product" by Inc42, one of the Top 3 Fintech Influencers in Asia, and a Yourstory 100 Digital Influencer (2020).

Amit Dhama is a Vice President of Product Management with 13+ years of experience across banking, payments, and real estate. Currently at Paytm Payments Bank, he leads product strategy and execution, driving digital transformation to accelerate business growth and enhance customer experience. His expertise spans NeoBanks, digital banking, fintech, agile product development, and UX design. Amit has led key product and digital initiatives at Magicbricks, IDFC FIRST Bank, and IIFL, with a strong track record of managing complex product launches and scaling digital platforms.

Invite Amit Dhama for product leadership summits, fintech conferences, and CXO digital forums.

An industry leader with a passion to grow and nurture organizations - their businesses and cultures. I have worked extensively in the chemicals and packaging industry for over 30 years which has given me an opportunity to develop a diverse and insightful perspective. I have been associated with several business turn around projects, many of which I have led. I have a keen desire to contribute towards overall societal development and also towards the packaging industry through mentoring promising young start-ups and individuals. Ashish has completed Executive Education from Harvard and INSEAD, France. He also holds a Diploma in International Trade, from the Indian Institute of Materials Managementand a Diploma in Packaging from the Institute of Packaging, UK. Ashish took over as CEO Siegwerk India in 2016 and was promoted as President, Siegwerk India and Greater China in 2019.

Alok Chaturvedi is a fintech and product strategy speaker specialising in algorithmic trading, digital products, and business-led product management. He is an experienced business management professional with deep expertise in product strategy, roadmap planning, stakeholder alignment, and team leadership across financial and digital platforms. Alok delivers keynote sessions on fintech innovation, product strategy, digital transformation, and leadership for corporate and technology audiences. Invite Alok Chaturvedi for conferences, leadership summits, and corporate events in India.

Jaytilak Mazumdar (He/Him) is a seasoned business leader with nearly two decades of expertise in Consumer Electronics, Home Appliances, Building Segment-Electrical, Telecom, Apparel, and Fashion industries. As a Profit Center Head and Strategic Business Unit (SBU) leader, Jaytilak has a proven track record in managing P&L, launching new products and services, and driving business growth from scratch. He excels in OMNI-channel strategies, including General Trade, Modern Trade, E-commerce, and Export, and has successfully led start-up B2C & B2B digitization initiatives. With hands-on experience in Distribution Revamping, Sales IT Implementation, and Project Management, Jaytilak is recognized for his ability to spearhead organizational transformation, enhance profitability, and create sustainable growth in competitive markets. Currently, he manages the fastest-growing home appliances SBU at Hindware Home Innovation Limited, driving significant top and bottom-line improvements.

"Thoughts drive action ". Elenchus is the methodology of questioning and discuss to get deeper insights, clarity and drive action for transformation and change. This method was made popular by Socrates. I bring forth questions, insights and perspectives which urge listener to think, seek and gain insight. As a trainer, Coach, moderator, panelist, seminar and workshop moderator I have really enjoyed and have been successfully recieved by my audience. Certified ICC coach , globally certified on various tools, over 10,000 hours of training and coaching experience.

Rana Pratap Singh is a seasoned technology leader with over two decades of experience in Technology Management, Product Engineering, and Digital Transformation. He has played a pivotal role in designing and delivering mission-critical digital platforms for the Government of India, collaborating closely with policy leaders across ministries and public institutions. His work focuses on creating scalable, secure, and citizen-centric technology solutions that enhance governance and public service delivery.

As a former CTO and strategic advisor, he has led major public-sector technology programs, driven large-scale digital adoption, and overseen complex procurement and implementation processes. His domain expertise spans EduTech, FinTech, IoT, BFSI, and other critical sectors. Known for his ability to build high-performing teams and foster a culture of innovation, his work has earned patents, industry accolades, and international recognition. Currently, he continues to drive transformative public-sector initiatives, leveraging deep expertise to advance future-ready, technology-led governance across India.

Ankit Gupta is a digital and product leader with 16+ years of experience building technology platforms and product-led growth organisations across Germany, Indonesia, and India. He has set up product-led growth teams at Myntra and GoPay and led the development of in-house products for customer engagement, monetisation, experimentation platforms, and retention analytics.
Invite Ankit Gupta for product leadership conferences, SaaS growth summits, digital transformation forums, and executive product strategy offsites.

Ali Sadhik Shaik is a product management leader specialising in building scalable digital products. With over 12 years of experience, he has led consumer web and mobile products across startups and innovation-driven environments. Ali delivers keynote sessions on product management, digital transformation, customer experience, and innovation for technology and leadership audiences. Invite Ali Sadhik Shaik for technology and product leadership events in India.

Saptarshi, a.k.a. Sapta, is an engineer from IIT Madras who has turned into a product designer & content creator, based in Bangalore. He is a Director of Design at Swiggy and is a highly influential figure in the fields of design, startups & content creation. He has conducted 100+ talks & workshops, including 3 TEDx talks. He has the ability to explain complex concepts in a way that is easily understandable to everyone. He uses everyday examples and analogies to simplify ideas. He is an Engineer from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Madras but chose Digital Experience Designing as his profession because problem-solving can go well beyond the limits of engineering. As a professional, he has worked with some of the well known startups of India like Housing.com, Zeta and many other big and small names around the world. He presently oversees Consumer Design at Swiggy, India's largest food ordering and delivery platform.

Aman Sharma is a technology and AI speaker specialising in recommender systems, data platforms, and digital innovation. CTO and Co-founder of Twimbit (Singapore), he has led multiple startups and worked across Europe and Asia in AI-driven product development. Aman delivers keynote sessions on artificial intelligence, data analytics, product engineering, and technology leadership for corporate audiences. Invite Aman Sharma for technology conferences and leadership events in India.

Profile : Priya Patra, Director, Capgemini

Priya is a mother of two, Author, Blogger, Women Empower believer, Dreamer, Creator and a Futurist

An Agile Evangelist and a Delivery Director spearheading the quality engineering – India team for Energy- Utilities and Chemicals sector

She Leads an Agile Community of Practice within the organization of 800 members, across 40 countries evangelizing Agile practices across all levels of the organization

She is a speaker for national and International conferences on Digital, Agile, and Project Management

Since Jan 2020, she has been building a women's community Women PowerUP Network – a virtual community of around 878 women across the globe. #BeingGoodEnougIsAmazing #WePowerUP

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Saurabh Gupta is the Chief Technology Officer at FroGo, India’s first and largest frozen food category startup, where he leads product, technology, and data teams to build a scalable e-commerce platform. He brings over 16 years of experience with a strong background in data science and analytics and has led Data and AI teams at Fortune 500 companies. Saurabh is a Harvard Business School alumnus, a LinkedIn Top Voice in Leadership and Entrepreneurship, and a published author of three technology bestsellers. He actively advises and invests in early-stage startups and regularly contributes to industry discourse through writing and speaking.

Invite Saurabh Gupta to speak at technology summits, startup forums, and enterprise leadership conferences.

Samiran Ghosh is a digital transformation leader with 29+ years of experience across Microsoft, McKinsey, IBM, TCS, and Dun & Bradstreet. As Chief Digital Advisor at Microsoft, he led initiatives in Connected Vehicles, Digital Agriculture, and Smart Cities, contributing to $500M+ in service wins. He is a Forbes Tech Council member, TEDx speaker, author, and advisor to startups and social impact organisations. Samiran has also worked on large public-sector programmes, including Aadhaar-related initiatives.
Invite Samiran Ghosh for digital leadership conferences, public sector innovation forums, enterprise transformation summits, and CXO roundtables.

Jaspal Singh Riyat has 20+ years of experience across business development, GTM, pre-sales, B2B and B2C sales, technology operations, and services delivery. Over the last 9 years, he has played a key role in enabling Microsoft’s strategic partnerships in India across select industries. A Charter Member of TiE, angel investor, and mentor, Jaspal actively supports diversity and inclusion in the technology ecosystem and regularly speaks at internal and external industry platforms. He holds an engineering degree from NIT Durgapur and an MBA from FMS, University of Delhi.
Invite Jaspal Singh Riyat to speak at technology leadership forums, partner summits, startup ecosystem events, and industry association conferences.

Nishant Dash is a product and technology leader who has managed programmes with budgets of USD 10 million+ across fintech and payments platforms. He has led 0-to-1 product development, system design, data analytics, and risk monitoring initiatives at organisations including Paytm, Novopay, and PhonePe. Nishant built anti-fraud systems that reduced chargebacks from INR 38.8 million to zero, led AEPS fraud mitigation programmes, implemented ONDC buyer app capabilities, and drove offline payments integration for an OTT platform powered by Microsoft.
Invite Nishant Dash for fintech leadership conferences, product management forums, digital payments summits, and technology risk events.

Ankit believes that we can change the world by using technology and building great products. Helping businesses grow leveraging data, mitigating risk and optimizing processes is his forte. He also give talks on business analytics and counsel early-stage startups. He has over 12 yrs of experience in data, operations and products. He has done MBA in Marketing from SP Jain and engineering from BITS-Pilani Goa. During his college days, he also co-founded a website on cricket analytics. He has a deep interest in poetry and follows startup community very passionately. He currently works with Paytm as Director of Product Management and has worked with Microsoft and Indeed.com as Senior Product Manager. Before Microsoft, Ankit worked with Facebook and startups like ClearTax (India's first Y-combinator-funded startup). Ankit is really passionate about using data to create products, optimize operations and improve customer satisfaction.

Rahul Dey is a seasoned technology leader with over 20 years of experience in product strategy, development, and organizational planning. He specializes in integrating AI into scalable software solutions, having successfully led complex, multi-site product and engineering teams from the ground up. Rahul’s deep expertise spans the entire product lifecycle—from feasibility and roadmap design to execution and rollout—consistently delivering high-performance, cost-effective products. At companies like Publicis Sapient and Digitas, he has driven global product strategies and engineered transformative AI-powered initiatives. Known for his problem-solving acumen and ability to thrive in ambiguity, Rahul has led first-of-its-kind programs across domains. His leadership style emphasizes a strong engineering culture, creative collaboration, and operational excellence. With a proven record in scaling teams and managing cross-functional execution, Rahul continues to be at the forefront of delivering innovative, AI-driven digital solutions that drive measurable business impact.

Amit is an internet product manager by profession and an entrepreneur at heart, passionate about understanding customer needs and delivering simple, technology-driven solutions. With a wealth of experience, he has built and led global cross-functional teams at OLX Autos, OYO Hotels & Homes, Times Internet, and People Interactive. Amit’s unique working philosophy and design practice approach have consistently empowered his design teams, giving them stronger voices and greater influence within organizations. His dedication to product development is driven by a commitment to creating impactful, user-centric solutions that meet the evolving demands of the digital marketplace.

Deepthi C S is a certified Product Manager and Professional Scrum Product Owner with experience building products across AGTECH and FINTECH. Her career is rooted in agile delivery, product ownership, and translating user needs into scalable product outcomes. Deepthi combines strong product thinking with hands-on execution across fast-evolving digital ecosystems, contributing to product innovation in regulated and data-intensive environments.
Invite Deepthi C S to speak at product management conferences, startup and scale-up forums, fintech and agritech innovation platforms, and agile leadership meetups.

Sanjay is the Chief Technology Officer at Dnata, Emirates Group, where he leads enterprise-wide digital transformation, IT strategy, and operational technology planning. With extensive experience in enterprise architecture, IT service management, cloud services, and cybersecurity, he has successfully managed complex technology initiatives that drive efficiency and reduce operational costs. Sanjay has played a pivotal role in product development and deployment, including business analysis, system design, change management, and technical documentation.

He is known for building long-term partnerships with clients and vendors and has consistently delivered high-impact results across e-commerce, Salesforce, SAP integration, contact center technologies, and IT audit frameworks. His expertise spans key compliance and governance standards, including PCI DSS, GDPR, BCP/DR, and ITIL. Sanjay’s strategic leadership and ability to overcome complex project challenges have earned him recognition within the Emirates Group. He continues to drive innovation and operational excellence across global IT operations.

Nikhil Sonawani is a technology leader specializing in program and product management across advanced AI domains, including machine learning, computer vision, and video analytics. He currently leads high-impact initiatives focused on vision-based anomaly detection and video analytics solutions that improve operational efficiency and quality assurance in manufacturing environments.

With hands-on experience building AI-driven systems, Nikhil has delivered solutions spanning product pricing analytics, vehicle quality scoring, recommendation engines, and intelligent monitoring platforms. His work bridges deep technical execution with business outcomes, enabling organizations to translate complex data into actionable insights. Known for his strategic thinking and collaborative leadership style, Nikhil has worked closely with cross-functional teams and industry stakeholders to deploy scalable AI products. Beyond execution, he is deeply committed to mentorship and nurturing emerging talent in the AI ecosystem.
Invite Nikhil Sonawani to speak on applied AI, computer vision in manufacturing, and building scalable AI products.

Govindaraj Avasarala is a senior leader with deep expertise in Marketing and Product Management, with a strong track record of leading large-scale change programs, integrations, and M&A integration initiatives. His experience spans Product Portfolio Management, Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, and Enterprise Marketing, delivering high-impact outcomes through strong commercial and customer orientation. Govindaraj is actively involved in running advisory boards and industry councils, building indigenous thought leadership, and developing leadership capabilities within complex matrix organizations.

Invite Govindaraj Avasarala for CXO roundtables, enterprise transformation forums, and industry leadership summits.

Experience in delivery of large IT Applications in Services industry and Captive Centers in Retail, Human capital management and Banking. Worked with Europe, North America, South America and Australia businesses. Worked on different business initiatives and projects of a Swiss Bank, American Express, Citi Bank, DHL, Tesco, DBS and ADP Specialties: Agile Certifed (British Computer Society and Scrum.org) PMI Certified PMP (Project Management Professional) Cloud DevSecOps Chaos Engineering Retail, Banking and Logistics Experience in delivery of end to end project life cycle

Vibhore Sharma is a senior management professional at Info Edge India Ltd., one of India’s leading internet companies. With over 18 years of experience in the internet industry, he is a creative technology leader known for building and scaling consumer-facing products. Previously, at Naukri.com, he led technology vision, product roadmap, and platform development at scale. His career spans building high-traffic platforms and aligning technology strategy with large digital marketplaces serving millions of users.

Invite Vibhore Sharma to speak at product leadership conferences, technology summits, and startup ecosystem events.

Ashwini Kumar Rath is a senior management professional at Batoi Systems, actively involved in IT consulting and software product development. His work spans conceptualising new products, setting technology direction, and guiding organisational growth. His research interests include cloud computing, Internet of Things, and mathematical sciences, alongside interests in history and music. Ashwini is a member of IEEE and the IEEE Computer Society, and a life member of the Computer Society of India (CSI), Plasma Science Society of India, and SCAAA. He brings a blend of technical leadership and product thinking across consulting and software delivery environments.
Invite Ashwini Kumar Rath to speak at technology conferences, developer forums, academic events, and enterprise innovation platforms.

Srikanth Raju is a Senior Engineering Analytics leader with 20+ years of experience across AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics. He has led cross-functional teams to design and deliver scalable, high-performance systems aligned to measurable business outcomes. His work spans AI/ML implementation, data platforms, and engineering leadership, with a focus on operationalising analytics in complex enterprise environments. Srikanth is known for managing end-to-end delivery across multi-stakeholder programmes and embedding continuous improvement practices in data teams.
Invite Srikanth Raju for enterprise analytics forums, engineering leadership conferences, data & AI summits, and practitioner meetups.

Nivedan Rathi is the Founder of Future & AI, one of the world’s fastest-growing Generative AI platforms, reaching over 450,000 professionals globally. With more than a decade of experience in product leadership and AI innovation, he has built transformative tech solutions as a founding member at multiple startups. An IIT Bombay alumnus and TEDx speaker, he specializes in simplifying complex AI concepts for entrepreneurs and decision-makers.

Through Future & AI, Nivedan helps businesses harness the power of Generative AI to scale operations, enhance marketing and sales, and accelerate product innovation. He also leads the APE (AI-Powered Entrepreneurs) community to empower founders with AI-driven strategies. His expertise includes custom GenAI solution development, executive training, and strategic consulting for listed companies. With 100M+ content views and 40+ speaking engagements, Nivedan is recognized for making AI accessible, actionable, and scalable for the next generation of business leaders.

Lakshmi is a dynamic professional with expertise in teaching, leadership, business strategy, product development, and technology. A seasoned thought leader in the education and IT sectors, she influences business and IT leaders while remaining technology-agnostic. Beyond the classroom, she delivers impactful seminars, workshops, and lectures, leading collaborative research projects. Her approach integrates systems thinking, design thinking, and innovation to drive practical, forward-thinking strategies. With experience in high-pressure environments, she excels in leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration. She is also a skilled communicator, adept at engaging executive and board-level audiences while building strong customer and partner relationships. Lakshmi has a proven track record in ERP, including SAP, and deep expertise in product strategy and R&D. A results-driven leader, she thrives in global, multicultural settings. Notably, she was selected through three rounds for the first Indian women pilot cohort in 1995, highlighting her trailblazing spirit.