Omkar J.
About Omkar J.
Omkar J. is a Senior Product Researcher at Delivery Hero in Berlin, Germany, with extensive experience in product and design research roles across various companies in India.
Current Position at Delivery Hero
Omkar J. currently holds the position of Senior Product Researcher at Delivery Hero. Based in Berlin, Germany, he is responsible for conducting comprehensive research to support product development and optimization. His role involves leveraging research methodologies to understand user behaviors and preferences, assisting the organization in creating more efficient and user-friendly products.
Experience at Swiggy
Omkar J. previously worked at Swiggy, where he held two significant roles. From 2020 to 2021, he served as Lead Product Researcher, focusing on advanced research initiatives to drive product improvements. Prior to this, from 2017 to 2020, he was a Senior Product Researcher at Swiggy in the Bengaluru area, India, conducting research to enhance the company's offerings based on consumer insights and behaviors.
Professional Backgroud at Lava International and Flipkart
Omkar J.'s professional journey also includes a stint at Lava International Limited, where he worked as a Senior Design Researcher for nine months in 2016-2017. His role involved gathering and analyzing data to inform design decisions. Before that, he was a Design Researcher at Flipkart Internet Pvt. Ltd. from 2015 to 2016, where his responsibilities included conducting research to support product design and development.
Academic Background and Research at IIT Bombay
Omkar J. attained his Master’s Degree in Industrial and Product Design from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, from 2013 to 2015. At IIT Bombay, he was actively involved in research and teaching. He worked with the Human Powered Vehicle Team and the Shell Eco Marathon'15 Team. Additionally, he served as a Teaching Assistant for two years and mentored students at the Students Technical Activity Body (STAB).
Early Career and Engineering Studies
Omkar J. began his academic journey with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Bharat Ratna Indira Gandhi College of Engineering, completed between 2008 and 2012. During this period, he also interned at BARC in the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, for nine months. This internship provided him with practical experience in mechanical engineering, laying the foundation for his future roles in product and design research.