Prashant Dabholkar

I'm Designer

About

I work at the intersection of product, technology, and execution. My focus is on building systems and solutions that are practical, scalable, and grounded in real-world constraints. Over the years, I’ve worked across product strategy, delivery, and stakeholder alignment, helping teams move from ambiguity to clarity.

Product and Systems Strategist · Technical Product Manager

I believe good products are not just designed — they are carefully thought through, executed with discipline, and continuously refined based on feedback and outcomes.

  • Birthday: 4 July 1990
  • Website: www.worldofpd.com
  • Phone: Available on request
  • City: India (Remote / Global)
  • Age: 35
  • Degree: Bachelors of Engineering - IT
  • Email: pbdabholkar@gmail.com
  • Freelance: Selective / Consulting

My experience spans product management, business analysis, and program leadership, where I’ve worked closely with founders, engineering teams, and senior stakeholders. I’m particularly interested in solving complex problems, designing efficient operating models, and using technology thoughtfully — not as a buzzword, but as a tool to create leverage and long-term value.

Years of Experience - Across product management, payments, and platform delivery

Major Systems Delivered - Mobile apps, web platforms, and POS solutions

Organizations Supported - ECommerce, Charities, platforms, and partner ecosystems

Payment Integrations - Global providers and banking partners

Skills

A blend of product thinking, systems execution, and creative practice — shaped by real-world delivery, cross-functional collaboration, and long-term ownership.

Product Strategy and Discovery 95%
Payments and Trust Systems 85%
Automation and Modern Workflows 75%
Stakeholder Communication and Alignment 75%
Creative and Artistic Practice 65%
Delivery and Execution 90%
Platforms and Integrations 80%
Systems Thinking & Problem Structuring 85%

Resume

A snapshot of my professional journey across product management, platform delivery, and systems-oriented roles, spanning payments, fundraising, and operational products in both startup and enterprise environments.

Sumary

PRASHANT BHUPENDRA DABHOLKAR

Product-focused professional with 12+ years of experience working across product strategy, platform delivery, and trust-sensitive systems. I’ve led mobile, web, and API-driven products in payments and fundraising domains, collaborating closely with engineering teams, partners, and senior stakeholders. My work emphasizes clarity, execution discipline, and systems that scale reliably.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering — Information Technology

2008 - 2011

Mumbai University

Built a strong foundation in software engineering, systems design, and problem-solving, which later shaped my approach to building scalable and reliable digital products.

Diploma in Information Technology

2005 - 2008

Mumbai University

Early exposure to programming, databases, and applied technology, developing hands-on technical understanding before moving into product and platform roles.

CERTIFICATIONS

Professional Scrum Master (PSM I)

2023

Scrum.org

Formal training in Scrum principles, empirical process control, and agile delivery practices, applied across real-world product and platform teams.

Professional Experience

Product Manager

Apr, 2021 - Present

GivePlease Pte Ltd, Singapore

  • Own product strategy and delivery for mobile (Android & iOS), web, and POS-based fundraising platforms
  • Lead discovery, requirement structuring, and roadmap planning across multiple product lines
  • Enabled digital payments and fundraising workflows for 30+ charities, increasing adoption and donation volumes
  • Work closely with partners, charities, and internal teams in regulated, trust-driven environments

Integration Team Lead

Dec 2018 – Apr 2021

Paymentwall Inc.

  • Led product and integration efforts for escrow-based payment APIs supporting marketplaces and freelancers
  • Defined requirements, delivery scope, and technical coordination with engineering and architecture teams
  • Improved payment security and reduced fund misuse through structured escrow workflows
  • Created 4+ design presentations and proposals a month for clients and account managers

Senior Operations Development Engineer

Mar 2015 – Oct 2018

Boku Inc.

  • Worked on large-scale payment and carrier billing systems with high transaction volumes
  • Collaborated with senior engineers, architects, and product leaders on system design and reliability
  • Gained deep exposure to operationally critical, trust-sensitive platforms