Hello, I'm Ashwin Baranwal

Product Manager

A curious mind shaped by the market, sharpened by product.

I thrive where real-world hustle meets structured thinking — listening closely, simplifying complexity, and building with intent. Whether it's sitting across from a local retailer or mapping a new app flow, I care deeply about understanding people and solving problems that make their lives easier.

With a mindset rooted in action and empathy, I move seamlessly between the ground and the grid — learning from the field, designing with clarity, and collaborating to bring ideas to life.

When I'm not breaking down flows or debugging GTM strategy, you'll find me dissecting product case studies, building in public, or talking to users.

Let's build things that matter. 🚀

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Experience

Product Intern

Alt Mobility
Apr 2024 - June 2024 | New Delhi, India

At Alt Mobility, I led end-to-end feature sprints for core modules like Payments, Onboarding, and Alerts, coordinating across design, engineering, and QA to ensure smooth rollouts.

I authored over 15 product documents — from PRDs to user flows — that helped align cross-functional teams and accelerate execution across critical platform areas.

To boost retention, I developed an EV vs ICE cost calculator and proposed a "Daily Gratification" feature that used IoT odometer data to show users daily savings from choosing electric.

I also built a full-stack PDI/Audit app from scratch — defining architecture, optimizing user flows, and integrating a pass/fail logic to streamline the inspection process.

Beyond core features, I audited onboarding experiences across 15+ delivery apps (Swiggy, Zepto, Rapido, etc.) and shared actionable UX improvements with the design team.

Finally, I conducted in-depth market research on EV leasing, identifying key competitors, user pain points, and delivering a strategic roadmap to the leadership team.

Product Intern

GoPllay
Dec 2023 - Jan 2024 | Pune, India | >100K downloads

At GoPllay, a sports networking app, I worked on improving how users connect and engage post-match. Through user surveys and peer feedback, I identified a major friction point: users were hesitant to share phone numbers to find and connect with fellow players, and searching by name led to confusion due to duplicates.

To solve this, I proposed and led the rollout of a 6-character Unique User ID system — a privacy-first way to discover and connect with players without needing phone numbers. I collaborated with backend teams to integrate it into the database architecture and ensured fast, reliable profile fetching.

This feature led to a 50% increase in profile searches within 30 days of launch, improving community engagement and connection rates.

In addition, I ideated and prototyped four retention-focused features, including:
Nearby Matches (geo-tagged match discovery)
Player Stats Tracker
Auto Matchmaking
Community Highlights

I also helped define key product KPIs like Daily Match Engagement and Repeat Player Rate, and analyzed onboarding funnel tweaks that resulted in a +17% boost in week-2 engagement.

Working closely with the founders, design, and backend teams, I translated user pain points into actionable specs and contributed to sprint planning and backlog refinement.

Founder/Owner

Balaji - Wholesale Venture
Apr 2019 - May 2023 | Varanasi, India

I founded and scaled a wholesale business, gaining hands-on exposure to real-world commerce, customer behavior, and market dynamics.

I spent most of my time in the field — regularly visiting retailers, understanding their pain points, and co-creating solutions with them. I built strong in-person relationships with 200+ clients, which became the foundation for long-term trust and recurring business.

I introduced multiple tech-led improvements:
→ Set up a digital stock-keeping & billing system to reduce manual errors
→ Built a digital product catalog that enabled last-minute ordering — soon accounting for 35% of all orders
→ Listed the business on Google Business & JustDial, improving digital presence and discoverability
→ Launched a delivery system based on retailer feedback, helping them save time and opportunity costs

The business maintained ~₹15L in annual revenue with 10%+ net profits, while consistently improving customer experience through tech adoption and ground-level relationship building.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
Batch of 2025

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
Batch of 2025
Sirmaur, India

Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)

Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
June 2023

Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)

Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
June 2023
Varanasi, India | CGPA - 8.10/10.00 | AIR 382 out of 4 lac applicants

Product Case Studies

WhatsApp Chatbot

Product Development

Conducted a case study on a WhatsApp chatbot for enhancing post-purchase engagement. Focused on increasing conversions through strategic notifications, reminders, and follow-ups. Made mock-ups.

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Purplle.com

Product Teardown Challenge

Examined user experience and identified pain points via surveys and competitor analysis, resulting in actionable insights and wireframes.

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Lenskart

Product Teardown

Studied the app to understand features and user personas, mapping their needs and pain points. Designed the user journey and suggested enhancements for improved usability.

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Location

India