Irfan Presswala
About Irfan Presswala
Irfan Presswala serves as the Vice President of Product Management & Design at AutoFi, where he has worked since 2018. With a background in electronics and an MBA in Marketing and General Management, he has held various product management roles at companies such as PayPal, Yahoo!, and Mercari.
Work at AutoFi
Irfan Presswala serves as the Vice President of Product Management & Design at AutoFi, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he focuses on product strategy and design, contributing to the company's growth in the automotive financing sector. He played a pivotal role in AutoFi's Series C funding round, which was crucial for the company's expansion efforts. His leadership in product management has been instrumental in developing solutions that cater to the needs of automotive financing.
Education and Expertise
Irfan Presswala holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics from Ramdeobaba Kamla Nehru Engineering College. He furthered his education by obtaining an MBA with a focus on Marketing and General Management from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business. His educational background equips him with a solid foundation in both technical and business aspects, enhancing his capabilities in product management and strategic planning.
Background
Irfan Presswala has a diverse professional background that includes experience in both startup environments and large public companies. His career began at Yahoo!, where he worked as a Product Manager focusing on Mobile Search and Monetization. He later held various product management roles at PayPal, Tango.me, Mercari, and Magnit, before joining AutoFi. This varied experience provides him with a unique perspective on product development and strategy.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role at AutoFi, Irfan Presswala held several significant positions in product management. He worked as a Senior Product Manager at PayPal from 2009 to 2012, and as a Senior Product Manager at Tango.me for six months in 2012. He then served as Director of Product Management at Mercari, Inc. from 2015 to 2016, followed by a similar role at Magnit from 2016 to 2018. His extensive experience in these roles has contributed to his expertise in developing SaaS platforms tailored for the automotive financing industry.
Achievements in Product Management
Irfan Presswala has made significant contributions to product management throughout his career. At AutoFi, he has been integral in driving product development and strategy, particularly in the automotive financing sector. His strategic focus on partnerships and business success has been a hallmark of his work. His experience across various companies has allowed him to develop a comprehensive understanding of product management in both startup and corporate environments.