Rakesh Edavalath
About Rakesh Edavalath
Rakesh Edavalath is the Head of Product and Engineering at Artwork Flow by Bizongo, with over a decade of experience in product management, program management, and software development across various industries. He has held significant roles at companies such as Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, and MyGate, and has co-founded a startup that participated in the Techstars accelerator program.
Current Role at Bizongo
Rakesh Edavalath serves as the Head of Product & Engineering for Artwork Flow at Bizongo since 2022. In this role, he oversees product strategy and engineering operations, focusing on enhancing the Artwork Flow platform. His leadership aims to streamline processes and improve user experience within the platform, contributing to Bizongo's mission of transforming the packaging industry.
Previous Experience at MyGate
Before joining Bizongo, Rakesh worked at MyGate as a Product Manager from 2018 to 2019. During his tenure in the Bengaluru Area, he contributed to product development initiatives, enhancing the platform's functionality and user engagement. His experience at MyGate added to his expertise in product management within the tech industry.
Career Background in Finance and Technology
Rakesh has a diverse background in finance and technology, having held significant roles at Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan. He worked as a Vice President in Tech Program Management at Goldman Sachs from 2012 to 2015 and as a Business Analyst in Investment Banking Technology at J.P. Morgan from 2010 to 2012. These positions provided him with substantial experience in program management and business analysis.
Entrepreneurial Ventures and Startups
Rakesh co-founded Zelish, a startup that participated in the Techstars accelerator program in 2020, and served as its CEO from 2019 to 2021. Following the acquisition by tinychef, he transitioned to the role of Head of Product Management at tinychef for nine months. He also founded a sports-based startup in Bangalore in 2015, which, despite its failure, offered him valuable entrepreneurial insights.
Educational Background in Engineering
Rakesh holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in Electrical & Electronics from the College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in technology and product management, equipping him with essential skills for his various roles in the industry.