Kanav D.
About Kanav D.
Kanav D. is a Technical Product Manager II at Expedia Group in London, United Kingdom, with extensive experience in various roles within the company and a strong educational background in business and project management.
Current Role at Expedia Group
Kanav D. serves as a Technical Product Manager II at Expedia Group, based in London, United Kingdom. He began this role in 2018 and has since been contributing to various strategic initiatives within the company. Kanav plays a key role in managing technical projects, overseeing product development, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver on key objectives. His responsibilities include building a Connected Trips post-purchase experience for Brand Expedia, enhancing the customer journey through effective project management and strategic implementation.
Previous Roles at Expedia Group
Before his current role, Kanav has held multiple positions at Expedia Group. From 2016 to 2018, he was a Technical Product Manager I in Gurgaon, India. Prior to that, he served as an Associate Technical Product Manager from 2015 to 2016. His journey with Expedia Group began as an Operations Analyst in 2012, leading to progressive roles including Operations and Traffic Analyst Level 1 and Level 2. These roles, primarily based in Gurgaon, India, allowed him to develop a robust skill set in technical product management and operations analysis.
Education and Certifications
Kanav has a diverse educational background. He earned a Certificate Programme in Project Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode in 2021. In 2019, he completed the MBA Essentials program at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Kanav holds a BBA in Business Administration and Management from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, which he completed from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, he studied Commerce with Maths at Manav Sthali School from 2006 to 2008.
Professional Experience
Kanav has extensive professional experience across various roles and industries. Early in his career, he worked at Solutions Integrated Marketing Services as an Analyst in New Delhi for 3 months in 2011. He also interned at Kadence and Kadence International, and NTPC as a Trainee in 2009 and 2010 respectively. These roles provided him with valuable experiences and foundational skills that he carried into his subsequent positions at Expedia Group.
Project Leadership and Implementation
Kanav has demonstrated significant leadership in project management and implementation. He notably led the global implementation of Brand Expedia PSD 2.0 SCA compliance as a Technical Lead, ensuring the project met regulatory requirements and enhanced security for users. Additionally, Kanav led a newly established cross-functional team to build and enhance the Connected Trips post-purchase experience for Brand Expedia, focusing on improving the customer experience through streamlined project management strategies.