Jaya Palewar
About Jaya Palewar
Jaya Palewar is a Senior Product Manager with extensive experience in product development and management, currently working at Lokal. They have a strong background in data science and have achieved significant growth in user engagement and revenue across various roles in the tech industry.
Current Role at Lokal
Jaya Palewar serves as a Senior Product Manager at Lokal, a position held since 2023. In this role, Jaya has been instrumental in driving product strategy and development. Over the past 10 months, Jaya has focused on enhancing product offerings and aligning them with user needs and business objectives. This position follows a previous tenure at Lokal as Product Manager II, where significant contributions were made to the company's growth.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Prior to their current role, Jaya worked at Naukri.com as a Product Manager from 2020 to 2022. During this time, Jaya contributed to various product initiatives that supported the company's objectives. Additionally, Jaya led product development for Job Hai at Info Edge, achieving notable growth in daily active users and receiving recognition for the product's performance on the Google Play Store.
Educational Background and Specialization
Jaya holds a Master's degree in Product Management and Artificial Intelligence from Plaksha University, where they studied from 2019 to 2020. This program was supported by a full scholarship in partnership with UC Berkeley and Purdue University. Jaya also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics from Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, where they were involved in extracurricular activities, including the choreography dance society.
Achievements in Product Development
Jaya has a track record of achieving significant results in product development. At Lokal, Jaya increased revenue by 100% in the Jobs monetization vertical within 12 months by launching innovative products. Furthermore, under Jaya's leadership, Job Hai was shortlisted for Google's User Choice Award shortly after its launch, highlighting the impact of their strategic initiatives.
Mentorship and Leadership
In addition to their product management responsibilities, Jaya mentors two Product Managers at Lokal. This mentorship focuses on aligning their efforts with business objectives and user feedback, fostering a collaborative environment that supports professional growth and development within the team.