Nilesh Daya
About Nilesh Daya
Nilesh Daya serves as the Head of Business Experience at PaperCut Software, where he focuses on delivering long-term solutions. With extensive experience in product management and project management across various companies, he has transitioned from a programming background to emphasize effective product development.
Current Role at Loffty
Nilesh Daya serves as the Head of Product at Loffty, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product strategy and development. His focus includes setting product directions, building roadmaps, and delivering outcomes. Daya's experience in product management allows him to effectively guide teams in creating solutions that meet user needs.
Experience at PaperCut Software
Nilesh Daya has held multiple roles at PaperCut Software. He worked as a Product Manager from 2019 to 2021 and transitioned to Senior Product Manager for a period of 10 months in 2021 to 2022. Currently, he is the Head of Business Experience, a position he has occupied since 2022. His work at PaperCut emphasizes a long-term approach to product development and problem-solving.
Previous Roles at IBC Digital
Daya has extensive experience at IBC Digital, where he worked in various capacities. He served as a Digital/Technical Project Manager from 2012 to 2018, and held multiple project management roles from 2011 to 2012. His tenure at IBC Digital spanned over six years, during which he focused on delivering projects that addressed client needs.
Educational Background
Nilesh Daya studied at Curtin University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from 2000 to 2003, followed by a Post Graduate Diploma in 2004. He also pursued further education in project management, achieving Prince2 Certified Practitioner status from Adaptive Frameworks in 2011, and ITIL v3 Foundations from New Horizons in 2013.
Transition to Product Management
Daya transitioned from a programming background to a product management role, which significantly influenced his approach to work and product development. This shift has allowed him to focus on delivering long-term solutions and addressing root causes in problem-solving, rather than temporary fixes.