About

Rahul Poonia is a versatile professional with a passion for making technology accessible to people in rural areas. Raised in a farming community, he has a unique perspective on the challenges faced by those left behind in the digital age. Rahul is a data-driven generalist with a talent for devising scalable processes and adapting quickly to changing circumstances. Currently, Rahul is an Associate Product Manager at 1K Kirana Bazaar, where he is leading efforts to transform the retail experience for tier 2+ cities. He is focused on leveraging technology to improve the lives of people in these areas, and he is passionate about creating innovative solutions that are both practical and effective. Prior to his current role, Rahul worked as an Associate General Manager at Oye Rickshaw, where he led the sourcing team and implemented several successful projects. He built a referral rate card impact simulator that resulted in a pricing revamp and increased referrals by 25%, while reducing acquisition costs by 12%. He also developed a shop location recommendation system for a battery leasing service that led to a 10% increase in adoption among drivers and saved 14% on user acquisition costs. Additionally, Rahul set up a community-based sourcing program that covered 25% of demand while being 40% less costly than average acquisition costs. Before joining Oye Rickshaw, Rahul was an Associate Program Manager at Jarvis Technology and Strategy Consulting, where he managed projects for a leading political party. He coordinated with a three-tier team of 550 and proactively managed stakeholders to ensure a positive, long-term relationship with the client. Rahul also strategized long and short-term action plans, optimized reporting, and conducted various training and motivational exercises that resulted in a performance gain of 100% in just three months. Rahul holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, and a High School Diploma from CH MRM Public School. He is skilled in product management and recommendation systems and has relevant experience of 4.18 years. Rahul is always looking for new opportunities to make a positive impact in rural India, and he welcomes discussions on this topic.