Vikas Khajanchi
About Vikas Khajanchi
Vikas Khajanchi is a Group Product Manager at Newfront Insurance with extensive experience in product management across various technology companies. He has a strong background in both consumer and enterprise sectors, focusing on product development and strategy.
Work at Newfront Insurance
Vikas Khajanchi serves as the Group Product Manager at Newfront Insurance, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he has been instrumental in developing a proprietary platform that enhances the entire insurance lifecycle through structured data. His focus includes optimizing product offerings and improving client experiences, contributing to the company's growth and innovation in the insurance sector.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Vikas Khajanchi has held several significant roles in product management across various companies. He worked at Cisco Systems as a Senior Program Manager from 2006 to 2008, and later at Skyfire as Director of Product Management from 2008 to 2010. His experience includes a tenure at Symantec as Senior Product Manager from 2015 to 2017 and at Meta as Senior Product Manager from 2018 to 2021. His roles have consistently involved leading product vision and strategy.
Education and Expertise
Vikas Khajanchi holds an MBA in Finance and Management Information Systems from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 1998 to 2000. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University, studying from 1993 to 1998. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in product management and technology.
Background in Technology and Product Development
Vikas Khajanchi has a diverse background in both consumer and enterprise sectors, with a focus on transitioning products from zero to millions of users. His career includes roles at Doctella.com as Head of Product from 2013 to 2015 and at ahatis as Head of Product (Consultant) from 2017 to 2018. He has also been involved in two company acquisitions, showcasing his ability to scale products and enhance their value.
Career Timeline
Vikas Khajanchi's career spans several key positions in the tech industry. He began as a Business Technologist at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications from 1998 to 2000. He then worked at Sun Microsystems as a Senior Program Manager from 2000 to 2005, followed by a role at PepperMob, Inc. as Director of Product Management from 2010 to 2013. His career reflects a strong trajectory in product management and technology leadership.