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Full-Time & Contract Roles

Product leadership across some of the world's most impactful technology organizations — from trillion-dollar enterprises to early-stage Y Combinator startups.

2021 — Present
Microsoft
Senior Product Manager
Spearheaded an internal product scaled to 20,000+ users. Orchestrated a Cloud Infrastructure System generating $30M+ in annual savings. Led build engine enhancements increasing reliability by 18% and performance by 30%. Pioneered process standardization across 50+ sub-organizations. Resolved 25+ critical security issues, reducing incident requests by 10%. Managed compliance with the Government Executive Order for OS X.
CloudInfrastructureSecurity
2021
Meta / Facebook
Technical Product Manager — Contract
Led end-to-end development and deployment of critical features within enterprise products, orchestrating seamless integration across systems and platforms.
EnterpriseIntegration
2021
Tesla
Technical Product Manager — Contract
Led requirements gathering and analysis for in-house tool development, ensuring alignment with workplace safety and sustainability objectives.
Workplace SafetySustainability
2020 — 2021
SingleStore (Y Combinator, Series D+)
Product Manager
Analyzed a dataset of 100,000+ entries using advanced analytics to extract patterns in trial engagement and conversion. Identified correlations, anomalies, and improvement areas.
Data AnalyticsSaaS
2020
SpaceX
Technical Project Manager
Collaborated with the data science team to analyze HR datasets, quantitatively assessing patterns and trends related to employee churn. Delivered insights into administrative pain points and process improvement opportunities.
Data ScienceHR Analytics
2020
Apple
Technical Product Manager — GSoC
Enhanced the Swift compiler to support localized diagnostic messages, improving accessibility for non-English speaking developers. Modified compiler architecture for dynamic multilingual feedback, driving measurable increases in engagement and inclusivity.
CompilersSwiftAccessibility
2020
Nvidia
Technical Product Manager
Provided technical support and consulting for developers performing OSS reviews. Collaborated with engineers and technical writing teams, handling bug and feature requests and maintaining PR metrics.
Open SourceDeveloper Tools
2020
McKinsey & Company
Summer Fellow
Led marketing, sales, and customer service teams implementing a strategy that boosted inbound and outbound leads by 25%. Drove automated marketing channel development and liaised between technical teams and stakeholders.
StrategyGrowth
2020
Pathrise (Y Combinator, Series B+)
Product Manager
Mentored by CEO Kevin Wu. Improved the PSO curriculum reaching all program fellows. Qualified incoming candidates across qualitative and quantitative metrics.
EdTechCareer
2019 — 2020
ProQuest
AI Product Manager — ML & Data
Led a cross-disciplinary team of 8 implementing ML libraries to create a proprietary product. Achieved state-of-the-art results in accuracy, recall, and precision. Built a custom NLP tag generator using FLAIR and PyTorch with web app integration.
NLPMachine LearningPyTorch
2019
Silent Quadrant (Y Combinator)
Product Manager
Led a team of four engineers building cross-browser extensions for Chrome, Safari, and Firefox. Built a password protection product that checks email/password breach history.
CybersecurityBrowser Extensions
2019 — 2020
J.P. Morgan
Technical Product Manager Extern
Built a custom trader dashboard for monitoring asset classes: equities, commodities, credit/debt, bonds, currencies, emerging markets, public finance, and interest rates.
FinTechDashboards
2018
MIT Media Lab
Product Manager
Developed the "Question Tool Integration" project for business professionals to share and revise work plans, documents, and meeting schedules. Later integrated with Harvard Berkman Center for Internet & Society as an internal communication tool.
EdTechCollaboration
2017
Google
Technical Product Manager — GSoC
Led product for integrating Wiki Library's open-source database into a visual hierarchy with calendar implementation. Led a team of 4 interns and volunteers. Mentored by Director Mark and co-founder of the Internet, Vint Cerf.
Open SourceInformation Architecture
2017
Uber
Product / Business Analyst
Performed competitive analysis across 1M+ rows of data. Used classification, regression, ML, and data visualization in Tableau. Achieved 300% of target results using only 30% of allocated marketing budget through strategic local partnerships.
AnalyticsGrowth

Founded & Built

Entrepreneurial ventures built from zero — from Y Combinator-affiliated edtech platforms to published books and content brands.

Quadrant
Y Combinator Startup School · 2019 — 2020
Built an edtech startup from the ground up with a team of 7. Provided graduate-level education in Data Science, Business Intelligence, and Data Analysis with 100+ hours of live courses and hands-on projects.
20,000+ students within 24 hours of launch
The Chinta Show
Podcast · 2021 — Present
Interviewing product leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs with years of experience launching products and driving innovation. Deep conversations on technology, venture, startups, and the human side of building.
Available on Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms
Product Mind
Author · 2019 — 2020
Interviewed 40+ leading product influencers, experts, and senior leaders on deep insights into breaking into product. Published a 50,000-word book via New Degree Press. Mentored by Georgetown University professor Eric Koester.
Published book with 40+ industry interviews
Enigma / Lance
General Catalyst '19 Accelerator · Founder
Early-stage venture developed through the General Catalyst accelerator program, applying product-led growth principles to emerging market opportunities.
General Catalyst 2019 Cohort
Amazon Influencer Program
E-Commerce · 2018 — 2019
Ran a part-time e-commerce business with 2 employees, leveraging affiliate and influencer margins through the Amazon platform.
$7,000 avg. monthly revenue from affiliate margins
Udemy Instructor
Online Education · Present
Best-selling Udemy instructor creating courses on data science, product management, and technology — reaching a global audience of learners across multiple disciplines.
20,000+ students enrolled

A Portfolio of Companies Engineered for Impact

Chinta Group is a diversified conglomerate spanning technology consulting, venture capital, real estate development, media, and social impact — building enduring value across markets and generations. Founded and operated by the Chinta family with operations in the United States and India.

Consulting
ChintaSoft
Enterprise-grade technology strategy, AI/ML implementation, SaaS consulting, and digital transformation for startups to Fortune 500 companies.
Consulting
Chinta & Varma
Boardroom-caliber strategic advisory, operational excellence, and organizational design for global enterprises and ambitious startups.
Consulting
LSoft / LynnSoft
Technology consulting and software services delivering SAP services, custom development, and enterprise integration solutions.
Capital & Investments
Chinta Capital
Disciplined capital deployment across public markets, real estate, and alternative assets with a long-term value creation thesis.
Capital & Investments
Chinta Ventures
Venture-stage investing in early-stage startups across technology, healthcare, and emerging sectors with hands-on operator support.
Capital & Investments
Chinta Fund
Investment fund focused on asymmetric opportunities across public and private markets with a data-driven allocation strategy.
Studio & Media
Chinta Studio
Venture studio identifying market gaps, building companies from the ground up, and accelerating portfolio ventures through infrastructure and capital.
Studio & Media
Regux Partners
Digital agency creating compelling narratives, immersive brand experiences, and amplifying thought leadership across platforms.
Studio & Media
The Chinta Show
Flagship podcast going behind the scenes with product leaders shaping the future of technology, venture, and entrepreneurship.
Other Enterprises
Chinta Enterprises
Diversified operations spanning real estate development, trade, and operational infrastructure across the US and India.
Social Impact
Chinta Foundation
Channeling expertise toward children's education, healthcare access, and high-impact consulting for nonprofits and government bodies.
Social Impact
Chinta Initiative
Pro-bono consulting and community programs designed to create sustainable social impact in underserved communities.
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Companies & Verticals
6+
Industry Sectors
3
Continents Served
US / IN
Dual Headquarters

Investment Experience

Evaluating startups, performing due diligence, and sourcing deals across multiple funds — from Silicon Valley to the Midwest to India.

Soma Capital
Ad Hoc Investment Analyst · 2020
Worked with Aneel and Jessica analyzing new investment opportunities. Performed due diligence gathering information from target companies and industry experts through research and interviews.
B2B, B2C, Adtech, Insurtech, Fintech, Edtech
Heartland Ventures
Investment Analyst · 2020
Worked extensively on deal flow and screening against KPIs to identify leading early-stage companies. Networked with peers in VC firms, accelerators, and incubators to source prospective deals. Researched competitive landscapes, investment themes, and go-to-market strategies.
Midwest-focused, Early-stage Technology
Unshackled Ventures
Venture Fellow / Investment Analyst · 2019
Identified promising startups with high growth potential and alignment with the fund's thesis. Utilized rigorous screening to evaluate market opportunity, team, product differentiation, and traction. Pitched targets to managing partners.
Immigrant Founders, Early-stage
Hyperspace Ventures
Product Manager / Investment Analyst · 2019
Advised C-level executives on product strategy and MVP development. Led go-to-market implementation for 12+ portfolio companies spanning $20M in market value. Managed a team of 14 engineers with 120+ combined years of experience.
Multi-sector, Early-to-Growth Stage
IIM Calcutta
Venture Capital Analyst · 2017
Strategized product marketing and user acquisition campaigns leading to 10,000+ total signups. Met and worked with leaders of growth unicorns including Oyo Rooms, FoodPanda, Ola Cabs, and Reliance Jio.
India, Growth Unicorns
Chinta Ventures & Capital
Founder · Present
Deploying disciplined capital across public markets, venture-stage startups, real estate, and alternative assets through the Chinta Group's investment vehicles — Chinta Capital, Chinta Fund, and Chinta Ventures.
Technology, Healthcare, Real Estate, Alternatives

Creating & Publishing

Content across podcasts, video, books, and online courses — reaching tens of thousands of learners and professionals worldwide.

The Chinta Show
Podcast
Long-form interviews with top-tier product leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs. Topics span technology, venture capital, startups, product craft, and everyday life. Each episode traces the guest's personal and professional path — career moments, mentors, mistakes, and milestones.
Listen on Spotify →
Product Mind
Published Book
A 50,000-word book featuring interviews with 40+ leading product influencers, experts, and senior leaders on breaking into product management. Published by New Degree Press under the mentorship of Georgetown professor Eric Koester.
View Publication →
YouTube Channel
Video Content
High-quality video content covering entrepreneurship, product management, health, wellness, and career development. Creating educational and inspirational content for aspiring professionals and leaders.
Watch on YouTube →
Udemy Courses
Online Education
Best-selling instructor with courses in data science, product management, and technology reaching 20,000+ enrolled students globally. Graduate-level content with hands-on projects and real-world applications.
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Regux Partners
Digital Agency — Chinta Group
Digital narratives, brand experiences, and thought leadership amplification. Part of Chinta Group's media and studio arm, creating compelling content for clients across industries.
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Selected & Appointed

Competitive fellowships and leadership programs across technology, venture capital, and innovation ecosystems.

Kleiner Perkins
Product Management Fellow · 2020
Selected as one of 16 Product Fellows. Offered APM internship at Uber before pursuing graduate studies at Harvard and full-time at SpaceX.
MIT LaunchX
Product / Mentor Fellow · 2021
Mentored and offered product/strategy guidance to high-school students bringing ideas to market through the MIT entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Harvard Business School
Pre-MBA Studies · COR-E, Peak Weekend, Summer Venture Program
Participated in HBS pre-MBA programs including COR-E curriculum, Peak Weekend, and the Summer Venture Program for entrepreneurship.
Stanford University
Silicon Innovation Academy Fellow · STVP, Ignite
Invited to the Stanford Technology Ventures Program and Ignite fellowship for innovation and technology entrepreneurship.
MIT
Entrepreneurship — Innovation Bootcamp Fellow
Fellow in the MIT Entrepreneurship Innovation Bootcamp program. Also pursuing the MIT MicroMasters in Data Science and Statistics.
Intel
AI Scholar & Student Leader · 2019 — 2020
Ambassador for Intel's AI initiative, helping students become aware of data science and machine learning opportunities for new graduates.
Google
Student ML Fellow & Student Lead · 2017 — 2019
Google ML residency fellow. Campus representative for Android development, hackathons, and Google products across a network of 281 universities and 17,000+ students. Trained 700+ students in ML fundamentals. Helped 50+ local businesses build mobile apps.
Microsoft
Student Partner · 2017 — 2019
Campus representative for Azure, Xamarin, and Microsoft Professional Development. Brought 200+ students into the program with 3+ team registrations to Microsoft Imagine Cup.
8VC
Summer Fellow · Offered 2018
Offered the 8VC Summer Fellowship, a selective program for emerging talent in venture capital and technology.
Rough Draft Ventures
Summer Fellow · Offered 2018
Offered fellowship at General Catalyst's student-focused venture fund, recognizing early entrepreneurial and investment potential.

Academic Contributions

Research, teaching, and public service across leading institutions — from Stanford and Harvard to the Government of India.

Stanford Graduate School of Business
ML Research Intern · 2019
Worked with award-winning professors Jennifer and Naomi analyzing student data with sentiment analysis, clustering, k-means, classification, and linear discriminant analysis. Visualized findings and secured feedback over several iterations.
Harvard University
Teaching Assistant — CS50 · 2018
Remote Chapter TF for Harvard's largest course (800+ enrolled), CS50 — Introduction to Computer Science. Supported students with problem sets, sections, and office hours.
Indian Institute of Statistics
ML Research Intern
Project lead for HIV-AIDS sentiment analysis across social media, Twitter, and 2,000+ article sources in India and the USA. Applied natural language processing and data analysis techniques.
Government of India — CSIR
ML Research Intern · 2017
Mentored by Dr. Sukant Khurana. Managed a research project with 16 M.Tech (IITs, NITs) students using OpenCV and image recognition to identify/classify seizure scenarios. Delivered a series of TEDx talks on findings.
Government of India — Yanam
Program Manager Lead · 2019
Worked with the MLA of Yanam to improve technology adoption in urban planning. Launched a nonprofit portal receiving 30+ lakhs in donations for old age, poverty relief, and rural housing programs. Contributed to educational development at NIT and other institutions.
IIT Bombay
Product Management Intern · 2016 — 2017
Led development of Android applications for plant recognition and women's safety. Presented at IIT Tech Expo, received Innovation of the Year award. Central government granted 10,000,000 rupees in project funding.
Udacity
Product Management Mentor · 2020
Mentored aspiring product managers through Udacity's nanodegree program, providing guidance on product strategy, roadmapping, and career development.
Takeme.to
Product Manager · 2020 (Founded by Ex-Loom Exec)
Identified key influencers whose demographics aligned with the target market. Leveraged communication and value propositions to drive product adoption and social proof.

Academic Foundation

Advanced degrees and programs across computer science, business, law, management, and psychology from the world's leading institutions.

Harvard University
Masters in Management — Law, Strategy
Fall 2020 — Fall 2023
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
B.S. Computer Science & Business (BGS)
Honors Program, Graduated with Honors, 3x Dean's List
Northwestern University
Masters in Law — Technology & Business Law
Summer 2023 — Fall 2025
IIM Calcutta
Executive MBA — Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Summer 2023 — Spring 2025
Johns Hopkins University
MBA — Healthcare Innovation & Leadership
Carey School of Business · Spring 2025 — Summer 2027
University of Pennsylvania
M.S. Organizational Psychology
Summer 2026 — Spring 2027
Stanford University
Graduate Program — Management Science & Engineering
Silicon Innovation Academy Fellow, STVP, Ignite
University of Chicago, Booth
Pre-MBA Studies Graduate Program
Summer 2023 — Spring 2025
MIT
MicroMasters — Data Science & Statistics
Innovation Bootcamp Fellow

Awards & Achievements

Forbes 30 Under 30 Scholar
NASA JPL Intern
Top 4 Selection
Kleiner Perkins Product Fellow
1 of 16 selected
International Mathematics Olympiad
Gold Medalist
Harvard Asia Pacific Conference
Delegate, 2017 & 2018
ACM ICPC Amritapuri
Onsite Nationals, 2016
Google Mobile App Specialist Scholar
IIT Bombay Innovation of the Year
10M rupees government funding
Best Selling Udemy Instructor
20,000+ students
Accenture Innovation Challenge
Hackathon Finalist
Chief Minister of State Fellow & Scholar
National Society of Leadership & Success
Fellow
IIT Bombay Entrepreneurship Cell
Student Board Member
8VC Summer Fellowship
Offered, 2018
Rough Draft VC Summer Fellowship
Offered, 2018

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