Vinod Sam
Consumer Tech | AI Products | Fintech | Product Management
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Computer Science student (B.E., 2023–2027) with hands-on experience in product research, AI-native workflows, fintech payment systems, and full-stack/blockchain development. Demonstrated ability to independently analyze user flows, identify friction points, and prototype solutions. Skilled in consumer app analysis, behavioral psychology in product design, and agile startup problem-solving.
Actively seeking roles in Product Management, Product Research, or Technology at consumer-tech and AI-driven companies.
Experience
Startup & Product Research at Independent (Present)
Self-directed deep dives into fintech, consumer apps, and AI-native products
- Researched rent-tech infrastructure and PG accommodation systems in India — mapped payment flows, tenant onboarding friction, and operational gaps in the informal rental market.
- Studied merchant onboarding flows, payment reconciliation, and fintech API design (Razorpay, Stripe, UPI rails) to understand consumer-facing fintech architecture.
- Analyzed product mechanics of high-retention consumer apps (Duolingo, Headspace) — engagement loops, behavioral nudges, onboarding design, and retention hooks.
- Explored AI-native product ideas and automation workflows to reduce friction in everyday consumer problems; documented product hypotheses and findings independently.
Education
B.E. in Computer Science & Engineering – Dayananda Sagar University (DSU) (2023 – 2027)
