Prasad Bhatkar
About Prasad Bhatkar
Prasad Bhatkar is a Product Manager with a background in Computer Engineering. He has worked in various roles across multiple companies, including ALTBalaji and Gupshup, and has a passion for percussion and outdoor activities.
Current Role at Gupshup
Prasad Bhatkar has been serving as a Product Manager at Gupshup since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing and managing products that enhance user experience and engagement. His responsibilities include overseeing product development processes and ensuring alignment with market needs. Gupshup is known for its messaging and engagement platform, and Bhatkar's contributions are integral to its product strategy.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before joining Gupshup, Prasad Bhatkar worked at Dotgo as a Product Manager from 2020 to 2021. His role involved managing product lifecycles and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver effective solutions. Prior to that, he served as an Assistant Product Manager at Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd. from 2018 to 2020, where he contributed to the development of digital content platforms.
Education and Expertise
Prasad Bhatkar studied Computer Engineering at the University of Mumbai, where he earned his Bachelor's degree. He also completed a Diploma in Computer Engineering from DY Patil University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in product management and software quality assurance.
Career Background in Software Quality Assurance
Bhatkar has extensive experience in software quality assurance, having worked as a Senior Software QA Engineer at ALTBalaji from 2016 to 2018. His role involved ensuring the quality and performance of software applications. He also worked as an IT Consultant at Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. from 2014 to 2015 and as a QC Executive at Base Information Management Pvt Ltd from 2015 to 2016.
Personal Interests and Hobbies
Outside of his professional career, Prasad Bhatkar is a certified scuba diver and has a passion for the ocean, identifying as a thalassophile. He enjoys playing the tabla, a percussion instrument, and participates in marathons. Cooking is another hobby he pursues in his free time, reflecting his diverse interests.