Nilay Patel

Product Manager

FigmaPythonSAFe
Entry Level
Exp. Level
Fremont, CA
Located

Experience

Founder

Jan 2024 – Present
QuickCruitSan Francisco, CA
  • Defined and executed go-to-market strategy for new analytics and AI-driven features, leading to a 3x boost in users
  • Launched a full-stack SaaS platform from the ground up to improve how people find and apply for jobs with 500+ users
  • Led a cross-functional team of 6 using SAFe to drive strategy and deliver scalable product improvements
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to craft messaging and launch email campaigns tailored to job seekers
  • Built and deployed a neural network for AI job matching, increasing match precision and relevance by 93% overall

Robotics Product Manager Intern

Jun 2023 – Sep 2023
Zebra TechnologiesSan Jose, CA
  • Fully refreshed fleet-dashboard, aligning product with market trends, boosting UX and increased adoption by 84%
  • Translated customer requirements into 40+ user stories to guide product strategy, improve UI/UX and refine roadmap
  • Conducted SWOT analysis and defined the value proposition, driving enhancements to the fleet-dashboard
  • Developed custom Looker dashboards; significantly enhancing data analytics, resulting in over 40% increase in sales

Product Manager Intern

Jun 2022 – Aug 2022
Cigna (Express Scripts)Remote
  • Led UX enhancements for the prescription tracker, improving transparency and increasing order efficiency by 92%
  • Analyzed 2600+ customer reviews using NLP and heatmap tools to identify pain points and inform product strategy
  • Collaborated with pharmacy, UX, & outreach teams to test and deliver Figma-based concepts using customer feedback

Mobile Software Developer Intern

Jun 2021 – Aug 2021
OnsemiSanta Clara, CA
  • Spearheaded app launch to 1000+ users, achieving 82% optimization and UI enhancement through focused iterations
  • Participated in brainstorm and user feedback sessions to gather input to apply rapid changes for prototype iterations
  • Designed the UI in Figma, implemented with Java & XML in Android Studio, & deployed the app on Google Play Store

Projects

Web Development

Web Development

  • Built full-stack clinic website; integrate appointment system and SEO, elevating online presence and patient access
  • Utilized data analytics to refine user-experience and operational efficiency, driving increased patient engagement

Product Manager

Product Manager

  • Leveraged client metrics to identify and resolve key issues, optimizing product backlog for maximum impact
  • Created PRDs for 6 key app features (i.e. PIN reset) by aligning stakeholders and conducting competitor research
  • Set success criteria, and reviewed functionality with user stories. Launched the product cutting wait time by 75%

Engineering Lead

Engineering Lead

  • Conducted market research, interviewing house vets and owners to pinpoint key pain-point for product refinement
  • Designed Figma prototypes and conducted A/B tests with vets, improving product usability through agile techniques
  • Launched MVP I, tailoring presentations for tech-savvy and non-tech audiences, achieving broad adoption

Education

Master of Science, Engineering Management, Engineering Management

Jun 2023
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering

Jun 2023
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Skills

FigmaPythonSAFeData AnalysisLookerSQLPower BIJIRAConfluenceAgile/ScrumExcelUI/UX Design