Praveen Kumar Email & Phone Number

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Promoted as Head of Business Unit for HackerKID to lead cross functional teams like Sales, Marketing, Design, Product and more to meet the revenue targets for the business vertical. 1. Cultivated and fostered strategic partnerships and alliances to bolster market positioning and propel business expansion via a B2B2C Strategy through Schools.2. Orchestrated the development and oversight of budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics, ensuring seamless alignment with financial… Show more Promoted as Head of Business Unit for HackerKID to lead cross functional teams like Sales, Marketing, Design, Product and more to meet the revenue targets for the business vertical. 1. Cultivated and fostered strategic partnerships and alliances to bolster market positioning and propel business expansion via a B2B2C Strategy through Schools.2. Orchestrated the development and oversight of budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics, ensuring seamless alignment with financial objectives and goals.3. Led the product from conceptualization to establishing a revenue-generating business vertical yielding promised revenue target annually.4. Provided decisive leadership to cross-functional teams encompassing Sales, Marketing, Design, and Product, driving concerted efforts towards the attainment of overarching business objectives.5. Additionally, pioneered the inception and development of the new LMS Product at Guvi, spearheading its evolution and market integration. Show less

Promoted as Growth Unit Head for HackerKID product to strategise the Go-to-Market for the HackerKID Product and devise revenue generation mechanism1. Crafted a comprehensive Go-to-Market strategy for the HackerKid Product in collaboration with executive management and stakeholders, ensuring strategic alignment and investor engagement.2. Innovated multiple coding pedagogy options tailored for children, overseeing the entire syllabus creation and lesson plan development process from… Show more Promoted as Growth Unit Head for HackerKID product to strategise the Go-to-Market for the HackerKID Product and devise revenue generation mechanism1. Crafted a comprehensive Go-to-Market strategy for the HackerKid Product in collaboration with executive management and stakeholders, ensuring strategic alignment and investor engagement.2. Innovated multiple coding pedagogy options tailored for children, overseeing the entire syllabus creation and lesson plan development process from inception to execution.3. Collaborated closely with the Digital Marketing team to enhance HackerKid's marketing initiatives and campaign strategies, successfully generating a consistent influx of 1000 leads per month while adhering to allocated budgetary constraints. Show less

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Started as a Product Lead, working from the Ideation of HackerKID Product with the Founders of Guvi.Focus Area / Key achievements:1. Led the end-to-end process from ideation to the rapid beta launch of HackerKid within 4 months.2. Developed the initial prototype design using Adobe XD and collaborated with designers for refinement.3. Implemented product enhancements based on user metrics from Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity.4. Initiated the revamp of HackerKid's… Show more Started as a Product Lead, working from the Ideation of HackerKID Product with the Founders of Guvi.Focus Area / Key achievements:1. Led the end-to-end process from ideation to the rapid beta launch of HackerKid within 4 months.2. Developed the initial prototype design using Adobe XD and collaborated with designers for refinement.3. Implemented product enhancements based on user metrics from Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity.4. Initiated the revamp of HackerKid's UI/UX to version 2.0, advancing its evolution for enhanced user experience. Show less

1. Freelance Consultant Mentor at Guvi, delivering tech workshops on Java, JavaScript, Python, and more at colleges.2. Worked as Content Reviewer for Guvi, ensuring quality and accuracy of tech content across courses.3. Consultant role involved managing course review team at Guvi, ensuring timely delivery and launch of all courses.

Chennai Area, India

Contributed in engineering Zoho CRM and CRM Platform Android applications at Zoho Corporation, a globally renowned technology firm specializing in cloud-based software suites.Focus Area / Key achievements:1. Developed Android App Lock library for 20+ Zoho apps, including flagship products like Zoho CRM and Zoho Mail.2. Led GDPR compliance initiatives for Zoho CRM and CRM Platform apps, ensuring adherence to international data protection laws.3. Oversaw Zoho Solutions app… Show more Contributed in engineering Zoho CRM and CRM Platform Android applications at Zoho Corporation, a globally renowned technology firm specializing in cloud-based software suites.Focus Area / Key achievements:1. Developed Android App Lock library for 20+ Zoho apps, including flagship products like Zoho CRM and Zoho Mail.2. Led GDPR compliance initiatives for Zoho CRM and CRM Platform apps, ensuring adherence to international data protection laws.3. Oversaw Zoho Solutions app launch on Play Store from start to finish.4. Created Today Widget for Zoho CRM app, enabling easy access to customer activities.5. Integrated ZIA into Zoho CRM app, enhancing user experience with AI-powered sales support.6. Managed regular updates for CRM Platform apps, optimizing performance and features.7. Ensured Zoho CRM app's full compatibility with Android Oreo, improving notification system usability. Show less

Chennai Area, India

Performed quality analysis for Symantec, a top-tier cybersecurity giant.Focus Area / Key achievements:1. Conducted comprehensive manual, regression, and performance testing for flagship products such as Norton Antivirus and Norton Internet Security.2. Innovated testing tools to enhance team efficiency, resulting in a remarkable 50% reduction in testing time.