Stepping away from the usual work talks, In this section, I want to dive into the experiences that really helped mould my skills.

From hitting the streets to get folks into college fests, pitching Upraised, Growing communities across 20+ cities, building cool computer science projects, leading hackathon teams, mastering product, marketing & design case studies, exploring content creation, and events, each move feels like a piece in my personal skill puzzle.

I am someone who learns by doing… so each experience helped me gain some skills. Here I will be putting major experiences that helped me gain particular skills.

Here, I'll unpack each experience, sharing the skills they taught me along the way.🚀✨

<aside> 💡 Product Management

I learned product management skills via the following experiences

• Solving real problems for Swiggy, Rapido, and the big guns—20+ case studies and counting (Got each case study reviewed by 5+ PMs and improved upon it)
• Worked as Associate Manager - Strategy, System & Ops at Upraised, working on impactful projects on learning systems
• Led hackathon-winning teams nationally, applying PM concepts unknowingly </aside>

<aside> 📢 Marketing & Growth

I learned marketing & growth skills via the following experiences

• Guided four friends to amp up their Instagram game, sharing growth strategies that were more of an experiment. Turns out, some of those strategies took flight! 🚀📈
• Expanded The Product Folks events to 20+ cities, securing partnerships and enhancing event scales.
• Led organic LinkedIn marketing for IIITH PDM
• Part of PR team for multiple fest events - helped get registrations by leading marketing on various social media channels </aside>

<aside> 🗣️ Sales (I firmly believe that “sales” is not convincing to buy but making people realise that there is a need and buying that can solve the problem or make the current process more efficient)

****I learned sales skills via the following experiences

• Secured numerous event partnerships by showcasing the mutual benefits of collaboration, emphasizing the impact they could achieve.
• Hit the streets, selling passes for college fests directly to people. It was more than a transaction; it was about connecting with individuals.
• Helped numerous folks see the potential of Upraised for speeding up their journey into Product Management. Personally nudged at least 10 individuals towards the program—I'm a firm believer in Upraised, and that belief still stands strong today! 🚀
• Apart from this, I try to do sales every time when I feel other people can benefit from any initiative & help them make informed decisions </aside>

<aside> 👨‍💻 Coding/ Tech

I learned coding skills via the following experiences

• Completed B.Tech in Computer Science, securing AIR 1200 in GATE. Topped the NPTEL programming course and continued the streak at IITI after the first year—highlighting a solid grasp of theoretical foundations
• Part of the team that built 6 impactful projects as part of various hackathons. So yes, I implemented concepts of databases, APIs, web development (Django & Node), and ML to implement real-life projects
• Contributed significantly to a project during my internship, focusing on developing features for a sales app geared towards major organizations like Suburban Diagnostics.
• So yes, I do know basic Tech as well… </aside>

<aside> 📝 Content creation

I learned content skills via the following experiences

• At Upraised, delved into content creation and a project aimed at enhancing the learning experience. Worked through the entire lifecycle of three modules—from ideation to implementation and everything in between.
• Currently immersed in LinkedIn experimentation, boasting 150+ posts to date.
• Managed LinkedIn for IIITH PDM for six months, gaining decent experience in the realm of content creation.
• Venturing into the world of content creation on Instagram and YouTube for my personal channel. The goal? Unravelling the secrets of crafting impactful content—both text and videos.

Because, in my book, content marketing is the way forward. 📝🎬

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<aside> 🎫 Event Management

I learned event management skills via the following experiences

• As a key part of The Product Folks team, orchestrated the end-to-end planning and execution of over 100 events alongside a dynamic team of 5.
• Personally took the reins for hosting 15 of these events, ensuring a seamless experience.
• Beyond physical events, organized multiple online webinars focusing on product management and design—an extension of my commitment to knowledge-sharing in the digital space.
• Currently in the works for a groundbreaking mega event slated for January 2024—stay tuned for updates on this one-of-a-kind experience! 🎉🗓️ </aside>

<aside> 📽️ Editing & Production

I learned content skills via the following experiences

• Since I kicked off my YouTube channel, I have been diving into the world of editing and production. Learning the basics and ready for more. 🎥🛠️ </aside>

<aside> 💁 Mentoring/ Helping others/ Giving back

I learned event management skills via the following experiences

• Recognized as a top 1% creator on Topmate, freely sharing insights on case studies, job hunting, and more.
• Conducted sessions and webinars in colleges, offering a glimpse into my journey and the lessons learned along the way.
• Served as an evaluator at the Smart India Hackathon 2022 & 2023, not just judging ideas but also mentoring students based on my shared boat of experiences.
• Actively engaged with diverse individuals online, exchanging ideas and thoughts, and always available across various social media channels to extend a helping hand. It's more than networking; it's about creating a supportive community. 🌐 </aside>

At the end of the day, for me, it's all about tackling problems head-on. I pick up whatever skills are necessary along the way, just to crack the problem and find solutions that work. Learning as I go—it's my real deal of problem-solving." 🌟🚀