Somya Barpanda
About Somya Barpanda
Somya Barpanda is a Product Marketing Manager at Airbase with over 8 years of experience in marketing across various industries.
Title: Product Marketing Manager at Airbase
Somya Barpanda currently holds the position of Product Marketing Manager at Airbase. She is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, but works remotely. In her role, she is responsible for various product marketing activities aimed at enhancing brand visibility and customer engagement.
Previous Roles at Chargebee
Somya Barpanda has an extensive history with Chargebee, where she held multiple roles. She started as a Marketing Specialist in Product Marketing from 2020 to 2022, then advanced to Product Marketing Manager, serving from 2022 to 2024. Most recently, she was the Manager of Marketing for four months in 2023-2024. During her tenure, she spearheaded significant initiatives such as the self-serve/PLG motion and the development of Chargebee's Subscription Academy, growing its community to over 5000 subscription professionals.
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.
Somya worked at Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. where she served as Group Manager, Marketing & Head, Customer Centricity for Van Heusen Innerwear from 2019 to 2020 in Bangalore. She also held the position of Head - Customer Centricity from 2018 to 2020. In these roles, she focused on improving customer experiences and marketing strategies for the brand.
Education and Academic Background
Somya Barpanda has a strong educational background, having earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode between 2013 and 2015. Prior to this, she achieved her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from St. Stephen's College, Delhi from 2010 to 2013. She completed her schooling at Sachdeva Public School and Kendriya Vidyalaya, studying Science Stream and earning her Class XII and Class X certifications respectively.
Diverse Industry Experience
With over 8 years of experience, Somya Barpanda has worked across multiple business verticals including SaaS, E-commerce, fashion-apparel, and financial services. She has shown proficiency in Product Marketing, Digital Marketing, Brand Marketing, and Consumer Insights. This diverse background has equipped her with a broad skill set, allowing her to adapt and excel in various market conditions.
Personal Interests
Outside of her professional life, Somya enjoys drawing and traveling. She often showcases her artwork on Instagram, linking her creativity with her personal interests. These hobbies offer a balanced life and help in fostering a well-rounded personality.