Shashikant Goswami

MBA candidate at Audencia (Top 100 Global) with 10+ years in tech, combining deep technical expertise with strategic consulting. Led Worldline's multi-country market strategy (APAC, Africa, LATAM). Hybrid profile: Technical (Full-stack, SaaS, APIs) + Strategy (Market research, competitive intelligence, business modeling) + Product (MVPs, roadmapping, NPD). Seeking Strategy Consulting, Global Market Expansion, Product Strategy, or Business Development roles in tech, fintech, payments, SaaS.

Between 2022 and 2024, I immersed myself in an entrepreneurial journey at the crossroads of real estate and digital innovation. I explored scalable tech solutions, built MVPs, and collaborated with early-stage founders on strategy, architecture, and agile product development. This hands-on phase honed my ability to lead, adapt quickly, and deliver in fast-paced, resource-limited environments.

• Developed a robust authentication API with Authlogic for the Galatea application, enhancing security measures. • Optimized Ruby on Rails applications, improving database performance with PostgreSQL and data caching using Redis. • Created custom APIs for third-party integrations, significantly reducing latency and boosting scalability. • Enhanced frontend functionality by implementing dynamic features with JavaScript and modern libraries.

• Partnered with Powa.me to design and develop their MVP, directly contributing to their successful early-stage funding through a high-quality, investor-ready product. • Collaborated with PropertyPrizes to refine their business model and establish an initial online presence. • Led product and market research efforts, translating vague concepts into clear product roadmaps and advising founders on user experience, tech architecture, and lean go-to-market execution.

Led digital transformation initiatives for a global payment solutions provider. Spearheaded new country launches (Uganda, Tunisia, Cameroon) and market expansion strategies across APAC, Africa, and LATAM. Managed product roadmap, business modeling, and go-to-market strategies. Drove cross-functional collaboration between technical and business teams.

• Led a team of developers in creating an admin application using Angular 2+ and TypeScript. • Developed unrivaled.com, enabling seamless online tournament hosting for diverse gaming events. • Spearheaded the launch of oomba.com, a cloud-based social network for gamers, enhancing user engagement. • Successfully delivered multiple small web applications to support oomba's ecosystem, driving user retention.

• Served as a core contributor and lead developer for REST APIs using PHP and MySQL, enhancing scalability. • Managed a geographically distributed team, ensuring effective collaboration across multiple time zones. • Launched a Facebook application for in-game currency transfers, improving user transactions and engagement. • Developed comprehensive technical documentation, facilitating smoother onboarding for new team members.

• Led a team of developers and designers to successfully launch a real estate portal under tight deadlines. • Developed a site clone of mysinglefriend.com, ensuring feature parity and an engaging user experience. • Implemented advanced search filters and interactive UI components, significantly enhancing site usability.

• Managed and mentored a team of developers, enhancing collaboration and productivity. • Led the development of makemebabies.com using the LAMP stack, ensuring a scalable platform. • Optimized backend services to efficiently handle high traffic, improving user experience.

• Contributed to the development of whosout.com, a nightlife-focused social network, using the LAMP stack. • Promoted to lead the site’s development, enhancing user engagement through streamlined database performance. • Collaborated with clients to create promotional platforms, driving traffic and visibility for the website.

Currently pursuing an International MBA at Audencia (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA). Focused on strategy, innovation, and sustainability. Led consulting and startup projects, including a go-to-market strategy for Worldline. Specialized in CSR, entrepreneurship, and cross-cultural leadership. This MBA marks my shift from tech entrepreneurship to global leadership, enhancing my ability to drive innovation and lead in complex environments.