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Hi! I'm

Ashutosh Rai

Aspiring Product Manager

Currently studying at @ IIT Guwahati (Data Science & Artificial Intelligence)

I'm passionate about building simple, useful products that solve real user problems, especially for Indian and Tier-2/3 markets. Focus on design, strategy, and user research.

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About Me

Pre-final year student at IIT Guwahati enrolled in the Data Science & Artificial Intelligence program. I have a strong interest in product strategy, user behavior, design thinking, and early-stage startups.

I love hackathons, rapid prototyping, and publicly sharing what I build. My approach combines analytical thinking with creative problem-solving to create products that truly serve user needs.

Hackathon Enthusiast
Rapid Prototyping
Build in Public
AI & Data Science
Product Strategy
User Research

Skills & Tools

Product

User Research Wireframing MVP Definition Roadmapping PRD Writing User Personas

Design

UI/UX Principles Figma Canva Design Systems Component Libraries

Development

React Tailwind CSS Vite TypeScript

AI & Tools

ChatGPT Cursor AI Gemini API Notion FigJam Google Workspace

Soft Skills

Product Sense Storytelling Communication Hackathon Collaboration Problem Breakdown

Product Thinking

Bite-sized articles and case notes on product frameworks, learnings, and insights

What most student products get wrong

Exploring common pitfalls in student-built products and how to avoid them through better user research and validation.

March 2024 Product Strategy

Lessons from building Cursory with just conversations + Figma

How I validated and built a course discovery platform using only user conversations and design prototypes.

February 2024 Case Study

How I validate before I build

My approach to product validation using frameworks like MVP, JTBD, and Kano model before writing a single line of code.

January 2024 Product Frameworks

Let's Connect

I'm always open to connecting, collaborating, or just jamming on product ideas. Whether you want to discuss a project, share insights, or explore opportunities, I'd love to hear from you!