Apurv Singh Baghel
Product Leader
"Architecting the intersection of technology and human strategy to deliver high-impact digital products."
Overview
Introduction
Hands-on Product Manager with 13 years of experience owning discovery, roadmap, and delivery of AI-driven platforms at scale. Proven track record in translating user problems into shipped features, driving adoption metrics, and balancing customer value with business viability across Smart City and enterprise products. Proven record in coaching cross-functional teams, driving market differentiation, and delivering innovative solutions in Enterprise domains.
The Journey
Professional Experience
2020 — Present
Product & Strategy Leader
NEC Corporation India
Leading product management, growth strategy, partnerships, and GTM initiatives across Smart City, Video Analytics, Citizen Engagement, ICCC, and enterprise platform offerings. Driving roadmap definition, business planning, pricing logic, alliance strategy, and market expansion for digital transformation-led solutions.
2019 — 2020
MBA, PGPX
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
Completed MBA with focus on strategic management, leadership, growth, and business transformation—strengthening the bridge between technology execution and commercial impact.
2012 — 2019
System Engineer / BFSI Technology Consultant
Wipro / Syntel / IDMWorks-aligned prior experience
Built core engineering and enterprise delivery foundations through hands-on work across BFSI environments, mainframes, identity-related systems, and technology consulting assignments. Developed a practical base in execution discipline, technical fluency, and structured problem solving.
Academic Foundation
Education
2019 — 2020
MBA (PGPX)
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
2008 — 2012
B.Tech in Computer Science
Amity University
Competencies
Skills
Strategic
Product Roadmaps
GTM Strategy
Financial Planning
Growth Strategy
Technical
AI Product Thinking
System Architecture
Enterprise Platforms
Tech Fluency
Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Cross-functional Delivery
Partnership Building
Team Enablement
Design / Product
User Discovery
PRDs & Epics
Adoption Metrics
UX-led Structuring
Domain Expertise
Domains
Product Management
Expert
Smart City Platforms
Expert
Video Analytics
Expert
Growth Strategy
Advanced
GTM & Monetization
Advanced
Enterprise Workflows
Advanced
Partnerships & Alliances
Advanced
AI Product Systems
Advanced