Visakan Jayakumar
About Visakan Jayakumar
Visakan Jayakumar is a Senior Product Manager specializing in Growth, currently working at BioRender. He has extensive experience in product management and user experience research, having worked with various companies including Netlify, Current Mobile, and Facebook.
Work at BioRender
Visakan Jayakumar currently holds the position of Senior Product Manager, Growth at BioRender. He has been with the company since 2023, working remotely from North Carolina. In this role, he focuses on driving growth initiatives and enhancing user experience through strategic product management.
Previous Experience at Netlify
Prior to joining BioRender, Visakan worked at Netlify as Senior Product Manager, Growth from 2021 to 2023. During his two years in Seattle, Washington, he contributed to growth strategies and product development, leveraging his expertise in user experience and analytics.
Career Background
Visakan has a diverse career background in product management and user experience research. He worked at Current Mobile in various roles, including Senior Product Manager, Growth and Product Manager, Growth, from 2021 to 2021. His experience also includes a position at Facebook as a User Experience Researcher in 2018 and a role at Flare Health as Product & UX from 2019 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Visakan holds multiple degrees from the University of Michigan. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biophysics from the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, a Bachelor of Science in Industrial & Operations Engineering from the College of Engineering, and a Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction from the School of Information. His educational background supports his expertise in user research, data science, and product management.
Problem-Solving Approach
Visakan utilizes a first principles approach to problem-solving, emphasizing user research, experimentation, and analytics. He aims to align user goals with business value and is passionate about transforming complex problems into clear, actionable solutions. His focus on user experience is evident in all his projects, as he seeks to enhance people's lives through impactful solutions.