Palak Shivhare
About Palak Shivhare
Palak Shivhare is a Senior Product Manager at Mindbody with over 12 years of experience in product development and market analysis. She has held various roles in companies such as HSBC, LRN, and Tavisca, specializing in requirement gathering and project coordination across multiple domains.
Current Role at Mindbody
Palak Shivhare serves as a Senior Product Manager at Mindbody, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on product development and management, leveraging her extensive experience in the industry. Her responsibilities include overseeing product strategy, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring that products meet market needs.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Prior to her current role, Palak worked at Tavisca, a cxLoyalty company, as a Product Owner from 2018 to 2021. In this position, she was responsible for defining product vision and managing the product lifecycle. Her earlier experience includes working as an Agile Coach - Scrum Master at HSBC Retail Banking and Wealth Management for five months in 2018, and as a Project Delivery Manager at C-Net Infotech Pvt. Ltd. for four months in 2015.
Educational Background
Palak Shivhare completed her high school education at Bal Bharati Public School, where she studied Computer Science from 1998 to 2006. She then pursued a Bachelor's degree in Engineering in Computer Science at Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, graduating in 2010. This educational foundation has contributed to her expertise in product development and management.
Professional Skills and Specializations
Palak specializes in requirement gathering and elicitation, as well as onsite-offshore project coordination and client coordination. Her skills are complemented by over 12 years of experience in core product development, market study, competitive analysis, and user research. She has domain expertise in various sectors, including Health & Wellness, Travel, Supply Chain Management, E-Learning, and Private and Investment Banking.
Career Progression and Experience
Palak has a diverse career history, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She began her career as a Programming Analyst at Cognizant from 2010 to 2012, followed by a role as a Business Analyst at Xeeva, Inc. from 2012 to 2015. Her experience spans multiple industries and positions, allowing her to develop a comprehensive understanding of product management and development.