Siddhesh Desai
About Siddhesh Desai
Siddhesh Desai is a Product Manager 2 at Cashfree Payments, with a background in civil engineering from IIT Madras. He has held various roles in product management and public relations across several companies, including Shaastra, Citi, and FINMECHANICS.
Current Role at Cashfree Payments
Siddhesh Desai serves as Product Manager 2 at Cashfree Payments, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for managing product development and strategy, contributing to the company's growth in the fintech sector. His experience in product management allows him to oversee various projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings.
Previous Experience at Shaastra, IIT Madras
Siddhesh Desai held multiple roles at Shaastra, IIT Madras. He served as Head of Sponsorship and Public Relations from 2018 to 2019, where he managed sponsorship initiatives and public relations efforts. Prior to that, he was a Public Relations Coordinator from 2016 to 2017, and he also worked as a Sponsorship Coordinator from 2017 to 2018. His involvement in these roles contributed to the successful organization of events and engagement with stakeholders.
Professional Background in Software Development
Siddhesh Desai has a background in software development, having worked as a Full Stack Developer at FINMECHANICS from 2019 to 2021. He also completed a Software Development Engineer (SDE) internship at Citi in 2018. His technical skills in software development have been integral to his roles in product management and development.
Education at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
Siddhesh Desai studied Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, from 2015 to 2019. This educational background provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and problem-solving skills, which he applies in his professional career.
Involvement in Innovation and Academic Challenges
Siddhesh Desai participated in various innovation and academic challenges, including being a finalist in the IXL Innovation Olympics in 2017 and a global finalist in the Corenet Global Academic Challenge 3.0: Singapore Edition from 2017 to 2018. These experiences reflect his commitment to innovation and excellence in his field.