Hey, I'm Milan Motavar!

Staying in the beautiful city of Vadodara, I’ve spent 15 years turning ideas into digital products that people love to use.

I specialize in crafting product strategies, implementing PLG, and building AI & API-first solutions for Fintech, e-commerce, and SaaS companies.

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"
If you're not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you've launched too late.
"

Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn Founder

Blending Business, UX, and Tech

Over the years, I've learned how to connect the dots between product vision, user experience, and tech execution. It’s not just about building features but more about understanding what users truly need, aligning that with business goals, and making sure it’s all technically feasible. This cross-functional way of thinking has helped me lead products that not only work well but also feel right for the people using them.

I’ve been part of the full product journey, right from idea validation and user feedback to making key tech decisions and planning go-to-market moves. I enjoy working at that sweet spot where product, design, and engineering meet, because that’s where the most meaningful experiences are created.

Professional Experience

Lead Product Manager - Technical (Domain-PMT)

Mastercard
June 2019 - Present

Leading FinTech API-first projects and driving product strategy across multiple domains. Working with global teams to align product roadmaps with business objectives.

● Improved Fintech Express, Consumer Wallets & Open Banking through strategic collaborations
● Creating strategic product roadmap EPICs aligned with program metrics in Aha
● Worked with cross-functional teams across product, technology, marketing, and sales
● Facilitated agile ceremonies and developed marketing collaterals for multiple products

Product Manager

SaleBhai Internet Limited
March 2016 - February 2019

Led product development and marketing efforts for an ecommerce startup, taking products from ideation to implementation.

● Led development of SaleBhai.com website, Android & iOS apps from ideation to implementation
● Drove product marketing through SEO, Paid Ads, and SMM strategies
● Achieved GMV above $10M through efficient marketing with low CAC

Sr. Analyst

TAM Media Research
August 2013 - March 2016

Conceptualized and developed SaaS analytics software for media research, working with B2B clients worldwide.

● Developed Media Analyzer Software from ideation to implementation for 1500+ B2B clients
● Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define product strategies
● Conducted pre-sales demos for major clients including BCCL and Star TV

Software Engineer to Product Roles

Multiple Companies
May 2009 - June 2013

Started as a Software Engineer and evolved into business analysis and product roles, working on SaaS cloud tools.

● Worked on several SaaS cloud website tool projects as a Software Engineer
● Gathered product requirements (BRS, PRD) and worked closely with clients
● Conducted training sessions and product demos for enterprise clients
● Created marketing collaterals and managed digital marketing initiatives

Professional Skills

My expertise spans across multiple domains of product management, from strategic planning to execution. I combine technical understanding with user-centered design thinking to create products that deliver business value while delighting users.

Product Management

Product Strategy
Product Roadmap
Product Discovery
Feature Prioritization
Product Metrics
User Stories

Technical

Cloud Services
API-First Products
SaaS Products
UI/UX Design
Figma
User-Centered Design

Methodologies

Agile
SAFe
Scrum
Program Increment (PI)
Design Thinking

Business

Go-To-Market Strategy
Pricing Strategy
Product-Led Growth
Growth Analytics
Distribution Strategy

Domain Experience

FinTech
E-Commerce
SaaS
Enterprise Solutions
Digital Platforms

Soft Skills

Cross-functional Leadership
Strategic Communication
Stakeholder Management
"
The most important thing in product management is to understand the customer’s problems better than they do.
"

Ben Horowitz, Co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz

From My Blog

Thoughts and insights on product management, digital transformation, and building customer-centric experiences in the modern tech landscape.

The Rise of API-First Product Development
May 07, 2025

The Rise of API-First Product Development

How API-first approaches are transforming product development and enabling seamless integrations across platforms.

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Designing for Digital Accessibility
May 04, 2025

Designing for Digital Accessibility

Why accessibility should be a core product principle and practical steps to make your digital products more inclusive.

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Feature Prioritization Frameworks Compared
May 01, 2025

Feature Prioritization Frameworks Compared

A detailed comparison of popular prioritization frameworks including RICE, MoSCoW, Kano Model, and Cost of Delay.

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