Praveen Raikar, MBA, Csm®
About Praveen Raikar, MBA, Csm®
Praveen Raikar is a Product Manager at BORN Group in Toronto, Canada, with a background in finance and operations. He has extensive experience in consulting and technical roles across various companies, including Deloitte and Tech Mahindra.
Work at BORN
Praveen Raikar has been serving as a Product Manager at BORN Group since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product development and management strategies. His tenure at BORN Group has been marked by a focus on enhancing product offerings and ensuring alignment with client needs. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he leverages his extensive experience in product management to drive initiatives that support the company's objectives.
Education and Expertise
Praveen Raikar holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) with a specialization in Finance and Operations from the Goa Institute of Management, where he studied from 2013 to 2015. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electronics and Telecommunication from Goa University, completing his studies from 2006 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in product management and consulting.
Professional Background
Praveen Raikar has a diverse professional background with significant experience in consulting and technical roles. He worked at Deloitte Canada as a Senior Consultant for five months in 2021. Prior to that, he spent two years at Deloitte Digital as a Senior Consultant in Hyderabad, India. His career also includes a role as a Lead Functional Consultant at Birlasoft in Toronto and a Technical Associate position at Tech Mahindra in Pune, India.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Praveen Raikar has achieved notable recognition for his contributions. He successfully delivered 12 major change requests at Tech Mahindra, which improved the performance of the order provisioning system by 43%. He designed a B2B platform for a Fortune 500 client, resulting in a 70% increase in order efficiency. Additionally, he received multiple accolades during his tenure at Deloitte Consulting, including one Applause award and four spot awards.
Client Engagement Experience
Praveen Raikar has extensive experience in conducting client workshops and focus groups across various international locations. His engagements have included cities such as Raleigh, Chicago, Budapest, Bangkok, Beijing, Shanghai, and Hyderabad. This experience has equipped him with valuable insights into client needs and preferences, enhancing his ability to deliver effective product management solutions.