Vivek Phuloria
About Vivek Phuloria
Vivek Phuloria is a Senior Product Manager specializing in Generative AI at o9 Solutions, Inc., with a diverse background in data science and product management across various companies in India. He holds an MBA from the Management Development Institute and a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from IIT (BHU), and he is actively involved in developing a platform that leverages ChatGPT for personal assistance services.
Work at o9 Solutions
Currently, Vivek Phuloria serves as a Senior Product Manager specializing in Generative AI at o9 Solutions, Inc. He has been in this role since 2023, working in a hybrid capacity from Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. His focus includes leveraging generative AI technologies to enhance product offerings and drive innovation within the company.
Previous Experience
Vivek Phuloria has held several key positions prior to his current role. He worked as a Data Product Manager at Apollo 24|7 for one year from 2021 to 2022 in Bangalore Urban, Karnataka. He also served as a Senior Product Manager in Data Science at Times Internet from 2022 to 2023. His experience includes roles at Capgemini Invent as a Senior Consultant and Data Science Consultant, as well as positions at Knowledge Foundry Business Solutions and Axtria - Ingenious Insights.
Education and Expertise
Vivek Phuloria holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from the Management Development Institute, Gurgaon, which he completed from 2017 to 2019. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, he has acquired two AWS certifications: Cloud Architect Associate and Machine Learning Specialist.
Technical Skills
Vivek possesses strong technical skills, including advanced proficiency in Python and SQL. He is experienced with business intelligence tools such as Tableau and Metabase. To facilitate collaboration with technical teams, he has learned React, HTML/CSS/JS, and Figma. His hands-on experience in these areas supports his role in product management and development.
Projects and Initiatives
Vivek Phuloria is currently involved in developing TimesAssst.com, a platform that utilizes ChatGPT to offer a variety of personal assistance services. He has also led significant projects, such as transitioning from rule-based to machine learning-based personalized feeds at Times of India, which resulted in a notable increase in click-through rates.