Nikhil Deshpande
About Nikhil Deshpande
Nikhil Deshpande is a Manager at Groww, where he focuses on building connections between students and alumni through various initiatives. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and an MBA in Marketing Management, and has experience in product management and data visualization.
Work at Groww
Nikhil Deshpande has been serving as a Manager at Groww since 2024. His role is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. In this position, he focuses on various managerial responsibilities, contributing to the company's growth and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Axis Bank
Before joining Groww, Nikhil worked at Axis Bank as a Product Manager in Merchant Acquiring from 2020 to 2024. His tenure at Axis Bank involved managing product strategies and enhancing merchant services, contributing to the bank's operational success in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Education and Expertise
Nikhil Deshpande holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology, which he completed from 2013 to 2017. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration in Marketing Management at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies from 2018 to 2020. His education has equipped him with a strong foundation in both technical and managerial skills.
Internship Experience
Nikhil gained practical experience through various internships. He interned at 9Studioworks for two months in 2017, where he developed a benchmarking model for GoDigit General Insurance Ltd.'s health product. Additionally, he worked as a Summer Intern at Digit Insurance in 2019, further enhancing his skills in the insurance sector.
Alumni Coordination and Networking Initiatives
During his time at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Nikhil served as an Alumni Coordinator from 2019 to 2020. He organized alumni meets across several cities, including Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Pune. He led initiatives to foster connections between current students and alumni through speed networking sessions, research papers, and mentoring for B-School competitions.