Ankita Diwan
About Ankita Diwan
Ankita Diwan is a Product Manager with extensive experience in product management and marketing. She has worked at various organizations including Lokal, Shipsy, and Jugnoo, and holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.
Current Role at Lokal
Ankita Diwan serves as a Product Manager at Lokal, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing product development and management, ensuring that the products meet user needs and align with the company's objectives. Her experience in product management allows her to contribute effectively to the team and drive product innovation.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Ankita has accumulated significant experience in product management through various roles. She worked as a Product Manager at Shipsy from 2018 to 2020, where she focused on enhancing product offerings. Prior to that, she served as an Associate Product Manager at Jugnoo from 2017 to 2018, contributing to product strategy and execution.
Internship Experience
Ankita completed several internships that provided her with foundational experience in the industry. She worked as an Architectural Intern at SDeG for five months in 2016 and at Craft Quest for two months in 2014. Additionally, she held a position as a Product and Marketing Intern at GoPigeon for one month in 2015, where she gained insights into marketing strategies and product development.
Educational Background in Architecture
Ankita Diwan earned her Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, where she studied from 2012 to 2017. This educational background provided her with a strong foundation in design principles and architectural practices, which she has applied throughout her career in product management.
International Experience
Ankita has gained international experience through her roles as a Student Delegate at SmartGeometry in both Gothenburg, Sweden, and Hong Kong. These positions allowed her to engage with global peers and participate in discussions on innovative design practices. Additionally, she worked as a Junior Research Assistant at The Chinese University of Hong Kong for two months in 2015, further broadening her academic and professional exposure.