KARAN SUTHAR

Product Manager | Project Manager | Business Analysis

Ahmedabad, India
karansuthar.com
Languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Product and Project Manager with over 10 years of work in software development, SaaS platforms, and AI-based tools. Skilled at leading teams, managing projects, and turning ideas into working products. I've worked with designers, developers, and business teams to plan features, solve problems, and deliver products on time. Comfortable using Agile and Scrum methods, and tools like Jira. I also use AI tools to speed up development, improve quality, and make better decisions. Focused on building user-friendly, high-quality products that meet business goals.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Project Manager
Tridhya Tech Ltd, Ahmedabad
OCT 2018 - PRESENT

Promoted to Project Manager from Sr. UI/UX Designer and Frontend Developer to Team Leader and then Project Manager

  • Defined and executed product vision, strategy, and roadmap for multiple SaaS and enterprise platforms.
  • Led Agile product development, collaborating with engineering, UX, and marketing teams.
  • Conducted market research and competitive analysis, identifying key opportunities for innovation.
  • Used Generative AI for coding assistance, debugging, and optimizing software development.
  • Managed stakeholder communication, business analysis, and requirement gathering.
  • Spearheaded data-driven decision-making using AI-powered analytics and insights.
  • Drove go-to-market (GTM) strategies and feature prioritization to enhance product adoption.
UI/UX Designer / Frontend Developer
Centric Web Solution, Ahmedabad
JUL 2017 - SEP 2018
  • Designed intuitive user interfaces and wireframes, improving customer experience.
  • Conducted usability testing, A/B testing, and user research to enhance UX.
  • Developed multi-platform style guides ensuring consistency and accessibility.
  • HTML/CSS with Angular & React
Web & Graphics Designer / Frontend Developer
Ommune IT Solutions, Ahmedabad
FEB 2016 - JUN 2017
  • Created UI/UX components for enterprise applications, ensuring seamless workflows.
  • Designed branding and marketing assets for various digital platforms.
  • Completed major projects in WordPress with HTML/CSS and Page Builders
Graphics Designer
Larsen & Toubro E&A, Mumbai
APR 2015 - DEC 2015
  • Developed enterprise UI components and dashboards for industrial applications.
  • Assisted in building data-driven visualization tools for decision-making.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Product & Project Management

Roadmapping, Agile/Scrum, Feature Prioritization, Stakeholder Collaboration, Budget & Resource Management

Data Analysis & AI-Powered Solutions

Prompt Engineering, AI-Assisted Analytics, Python for Data Processing, Market & Competitive Analysis

UI/UX & User Research

Wireframing, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Accessibility Standards, Design Thinking, Interaction Design, Figma, Photoshop

Software Development & Testing

API Design using AI, Developer Experience, CI/CD Pipelines. Basic automation testing using Selenium Python with headless browser

Generative AI & Coding

AI-powered coding in Python and multiple languages, debugging, automation, AI-assisted software development

Vibe Coding & AI-Driven Programming

AI-generated code solutions, logic optimization, multi-language coding efficiency, debugging using AI tools

Agile & Sprint Management

Jira, Confluence, Backlog Grooming, Sprint Planning, SCRUM & Kanban

Business Analysis & Strategy

Requirement Gathering, Business Intelligence, Go-To-Market Strategy, Process Optimization

Collaboration & Leadership

Cross-Functional Team Management, Client Engagement, Stakeholder Communication, Decision Making

EDUCATION

BSc in IT
Annamalai University
MAY 2012 - JUNE 2015

MAJOR PROJECTS

Badge Six – Police Accreditation Portal
1.5 Years
React JS
Node JS
Python

Led the development of a web portal for police departments to manage policy documents using AI-powered OCR technology. The solution reduced manual work and cut accreditation processing time by over 80%, significantly improving efficiency.

Magma Insurance – Offline Premium Calculator
1 Year
Flutter

Converted complex Excel-based insurance calculations into a smooth offline web application. This tool helped agents generate accurate premium quotes faster, resulting in higher deal closures and improved user experience.

Nourech – Sales Funnel Optimization (Discovery Phase)
6 Months
Figma

Led the requirement gathering and discovery phase for a sales funnel optimization platform. Worked closely with stakeholders to identify core issues in the sales pipeline and proposed actionable solutions. Helped lay the foundation for a future product aimed at boosting conversion rates.

Solo Design Studio – Interior Design Marketplace
1 Year
React JS
Node JS
Flutter

Managed the development of a digital platform for interior designers to connect with clients similar to Upwork. The solution enables designers to showcase their work, receive client requests, and manage projects digitally. The project is built and ready for launch.

Internal ERP System
Laravel

Contributed to the design and implementation of a custom ERP platform to manage internal operations covering finance, HR, and resource tracking.

Project Management System (PMS)
Laravel

Led the development of a PMS for managing tasks, team collaboration, and sprint planning. Integrated with tools like Jira and Slack.

Digital Inventory Management System
Laravel

Supported the creation of a DIMS for tracking inventory, vendor communication, and stock movement.

PERSONAL PRODUCT

KaptureHQ – Personal Lead Management System
Next JS
Nest JS
Openrouter API
AI Engine

Designed and developed KaptureHQ.com, a personal lead management platform tailored for individual professionals and freelancers. The tool helps users capture, track, and manage leads efficiently while providing AI-powered insights to improve follow-ups and conversion strategies. Built with a focus on simplicity, automation, and actionable analytics to support solo entrepreneurs in growing their client base.

CERTIFICATIONS

Introduction to Generative AI, Large Language Models, Responsible AI
Google Cloud Training (Coursera)
Mar 2025
The Complete Business Analysis Fundamentals Course
Udemy
Jun 2024
Design Thinking for Beginners
Simplilearn
Jan 2022