Sanket Handa
About Sanket Handa
Sanket Handa is a Senior Product Manager with extensive experience in product management and development across various companies in India. He currently holds multiple senior roles, including Chief Product Officer at Cygnet Infotech and Senior Director of Product Management at Lendingkart, and has a strong background in user workflows and experience design.
Work at Sterlite Technologies
Sanket Handa has been serving as a Senior Product Manager at Sterlite Technologies Limited since 2018. In this role, he focuses on product development and management, leveraging his extensive experience in the technology sector. His responsibilities include overseeing product lifecycles and ensuring alignment with market needs. Handa's experience in user workflows and experience design contributes to his effectiveness in this position.
Current Role at Cygnet Infotech
Sanket Handa currently holds the position of Chief Product Officer at Cygnet Infotech, a role he has occupied since 2022. He also serves as Senior VP - Product Management since 2021. His dual roles involve strategic oversight of product management and development, where he applies his expertise in solution conceptualization and go-to-market strategies. His leadership is instrumental in driving product innovation within the company.
Professional Background
Sanket Handa has a diverse professional background in product management and technology. He began his career at NIIT Ltd. as a Territory Relationship Executive in 2005. He later worked at CyberQ Consulting as a Senior Manager from 2006 to 2010 and at Cyberoam as a Product Manager from 2010 to 2014. Handa also gained experience at Sophos, where he held roles as Product Manager and Senior Product Manager from 2014 to 2018. His career reflects a steady progression in product management roles across various organizations.
Education and Expertise
Sanket Handa has a strong educational foundation in business and technology. He earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Indian Institute of Planning and Management between 2003 and 2005. He also studied Electronics and Communication, achieving a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) from Gujarat University and Nirma Institute of Technology from 1998 to 2002. His studies in Product Management and Marketing at the Institute of Product Leadership further enhance his expertise in developing digital lending solutions and fintech products.
Skills and Specializations
Sanket Handa possesses a range of skills relevant to his roles in product management. He has expertise in tax technology and network security, which are critical in the fintech sector. His specialization in solution conceptualization and go-to-market strategies enables him to lead digital transformation initiatives effectively. Handa's strong background in user workflows and experience design supports his ability to create user-centric products.