Naresh Angira

Product-minded leader with 17+ years delivering data-driven UX, design-ops and AI-enabled workflows for large e-commerce platforms, media houses and startups. Proven track record building cross-functional product roadmaps, owning AI/ML-driven automation features, and driving measurable improvements in conversion, listing quality, and return/rejection reduction. Strong at translating business goals into product requirements, partnering with engineering, data science, category & operations teams, and delivering scalable, enterprise-grade solutions.

Strong expertise in managing UI/UX, AI-assisted workflows, image quality systems, and design operations to deliver scalable projects. Proven ability to align design, technology, and business goals, ensuring projects meet both user and commercial needs. Extensive experience working with cross-functional teams including AI/ML, product, engineering, category, and studio teams.

Led initiatives to improve conversion rates and reduce returns and rejections through better processes, quality checks, and optimisation. Delivered high-quality, compliant, and scalable digital solutions by defining clear requirements, workflows, and quality standards.

Product Manager & Flow Specialist 4 at Longshort Labs / India Today Group (2025-01 – Present)

• Plan projects from start to end, including goals, timelines, and tasks
• Assign work to team members based on skills and availability
• Coordinate with design and development teams to ensure clear communication
• Create simple workflows and step-by-step processes for easy execution
• Ensure work is completed on time and as per plan
• Track daily and weekly progress of tasks and milestones
• Identify delays or issues early and take quick action to solve them
• Improve workflows to save time, reduce effort, and avoid confusion
• Share regular updates with clients and stakeholders
• Help teams work smoothly together and resolve coordination issues
• Check work quality before final delivery to avoid errors
• Support product launch and ensure smooth handover after delivery

Design Operations | MRG Tool (AI/ML) | Website Enrichment at Snapdeal (2011-01 – 2020-12)

• Managed end-to-end projects for AI-based image quality and automation tools
• Owned product planning and delivery for image processing pipelines handling 1M+ seller images
• Worked closely with AI/ML and engineering teams to define requirements and delivery timelines
• Created product requirements, workflows, and acceptance criteria for MRG tool features
• Planned rollouts and tracked progress, ensuring smooth and on-time releases
• Reduced manual quality checks by automating image validation and enhancement
• Defined image quality rules and seller guidelines to improve marketplace standards
• Coordinated with category, studio, and operations teams to align quality with business goals
• Improved rejection rates and returns through better image quality and enforcement
• Handled production issues and priorities by acting as a bridge between product, tech, and ops teams
• Core member of MRG Tool initiatives, working with AI/ML teams on automation workflows. Data provider & Testing of software
• Designed and maintained image guidelines and visual quality frameworks
• Established seller-facing standards to improve listing compliance
• Reduced product rejection rates through guideline enforcement and process improvements
• Played a key role in return reduction by improving product imagery and accuracy
• Led seller issue resolution related to images, content, and compliance
• Improved product listing quality, visual branding, and on-site user experience
• Conducted large-scale quality audits (QC) for marketplace products
• Led the development of AI-driven image processing pipelines to automatically validate and enhance 1M+ seller-uploaded product images, ensuring high marketplace standards
• Educating sellers on best practices to boost revenue and reduce RTO (Return to Origin)
• Partnered with category management teams to enhance discoverability and conversions
• Supported website branding and enrichment initiatives across categories
• Acted as a bridge between studio, category, product, and technology teams

Image Processing Specialist at Express KCS (2009-01 – 2011-12)

• Managed end-to-end image processing workflows
• Performed cropping, resizing, rotation, masking, and retouching
• Created clean, visually engaging magazine layouts with strong typography, grid alignment, and brand consistency
• Performed high-volume color correction for up to 1,000 images per day, ensuring consistent tones, exposure balance, and brand-quality output

Founder – Project Manager / Product Owner at CatalogueGenie & FCT Innovations (2020-01 – Present)

• Founded and led two companies: CatalogueGenie and FCT Innovations, delivering AI, design, and product solutions
• Freelanced on projects for multiple companies, managing delivery from planning to launch
• Acted as Project Manager and Product Owner, owning scope, timelines, workflows, and quality
• Worked with cross-functional teams including design, engineering, AI/ML, and operations
• Defined requirements, process flows, and priorities based on business needs
• Ensured smooth execution, clear communication, and on-time delivery
• Supported product launches and post-launch improvements

B.Tech in Environmental (2005-01)