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Whether you're building a SaaS platform, a data product, an enterprise solution, or a payments system — if it's complex, regulated, or hasn't been built before, I've likely navigated something close. Let's talk.

Email
veerendra.sontakke@gmail.com
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/veerendrasontakke
Based In
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Open to remote · willing to relocate
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From the Code to the Vision

Most PMs manage products. I've built them from the inside out. I've designed the architecture, written the services, and now I set the product direction for payment systems trusted across Europe. What makes me different isn't just technical depth or business acumen — it's that I hold both, simultaneously, without losing the customer in the middle.

Career Snapshot
From writing services to setting the product vision across industries
Healthcare · Mortgage · Payments · Finance · Contruction Estimation
18+
Years
7
Industries
Global
Markets
BUSINESS INSTINCT
Strategy That Shows Up in Revenue.
50+ Early Adopters. $100M+ Enabled. Millions Saved. Zero Guesswork.
Healthcare · Mortgage · Finance & Accouting
CUSTOMER CENTRICITY
Clear distinction in "Buyer-Personas" vs "User Personas".
Buyer signs. User decides. Built for both.
Design Thinking · User Research · Product Design · Market Research

Seen & Heard

Conversations, talks, and features across the product community.

Featured Talk
Mixed Reality in Healthcare — A HoloLens Prototype
Panel Discussion
Tieto Value Café — Value for People
Podcast Interview
Product Thinking & Sense — Episode 3

The Uncommon PM

Not a developer who became a PM. A systems thinker who has operated at every layer of the stack — from writing .NET services to setting product vision at Mastercard.

Currently at Mastercard, leading acceptance solutions for digital wallets, EV charging, and mobility payments.

HealthcareMortgagePaymentsFintechEdTechConstructionDigital TV
Stack Depth
Code to Boardroom
.NET services to Mastercard product vision — I've operated at every layer, not just the PM one.
Domain Range
7 Industries, One Lens
Healthcare, Mortgage, Payments, Fintech, EdTech, Construction, Digital TV — each shaped how I think about regulated complexity.
Product Craft
Discovery to Delivery
User research, backlog authorship, roadmapping, cross-functional alignment — the full PM loop, not just the glamorous bits.
Systems Mind
Platform Thinker
LEGO Brick philosophy, modular architecture, rule engines. I build products that scale without breaking the teams behind them.

Thinking Out Loud

Written from the inside — not from a conference stage.

Own Site
Technology & Society
Which Column Are You Living In?
Sahil scored 68% in his 12th boards. Not bad. Not great as well. Somewhere in the middle — which, if you asked him, is exactly where the most interesting people tend to live.
Feb 20265 min read
LinkedIn ↗
Leadership & Mindset
Success: A beautiful journey than a final destination
Let's try to map this short story to the context of our discussion. Though Nick & Joe both enjoyed roller coaster ride, we could observe that they both were having different point of view towards enjoying the ride.
Oct 20184 min read
LinkedIn ↗
Product Strategy
Understanding importance of scrum values in software development
So let’s discuss here more about scrum values, and what happens if we miss any of these values. At the same time it’s also important to discuss how to build these values in team.
Aug 20174 min read

What Others Say

Recommendations from colleagues, managers, and collaborators across 18 years.

inLinkedIn ↗

Throughout our collaboration, I have been consistently impressed by Veerendra's ability to translate complex ideas into actionable plans. — His thoughtful approach to product development ensures that every detail is meticulously addressed, leading to products that not only meet but exceed customer expectations.

KC
Kumardip Chakraborty
Product Lead, Product Management · ICE Mortgage Technologies
June 2024
Senior PM to Veerendra directly ICE Mortgage Technologies
inLinkedIn ↗

Veerendra and I work together in financial product development, where he is the Scrum Master of the development team. Veerendra has really good understanding and knowledge not only in SW development but business too. He has excellent knowledge about agile methodologies and good collaboration skills.

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Suvi Tast
Agile Coach · Tuotevastaava, Finland
June 2018
Senior to Veerendra directly at Tietoevry
inLinkedIn ↗

I am particularly impressed by Veerendra’s ability to handle the challenges effortlessly. Veerendra knows Agile methodology having excellect skills in his work, and he is eager to share information across the organization, promoting transparency and collaboration. In addition to his professional qualifications, Veerendra has personal

JR
Jukka Räsänen
Product Manager · Tietoevry Kuopio, Finland
June 2018
PM on the same team as Veerendra at Tietoevry