Vishal Bhoir
Senior AI Product Manager
Strategic and data driven Senior AI Product Manager with over 10 years of experience in driving AI-powered Business Intelligence solutions across sectors like risk management, insurance, media, and financial analytics. I've led the development of over 10 B2B/B2C products, including AI Powered Personalized Chess Coach, ALM analytics platform managing $108B portfolio and a real-time media voting platform processing 5 million votes per hour. My expertise spans AI, machine learning, RPA, and data analytics tools like Power BI and Tableau. I’m looking for an opportunity to bring my deep technical expertise and strategic vision to help drive AI and business intelligence initiatives for a growing organization
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Introduction

AI Product Innovation
Building innovative AI solutions that empower businesses and drive meaningful outcomes

Cross-Industry Experience
Delivering impactful solutions across risk management, insurance, media, and finance sectors

User-Centric Leadership
Leading cross-functional teams to create transformative AI solutions that drive business growth
As a seasoned AI product manager, I focus on developing cutting-edge solutions that transform business capabilities while creating lasting impact. My diverse background enables me to navigate complex challenges across industries, delivering successful products that consistently exceed expectations.
Professional Journey

Educational Foundation
Bachelor of Computer Engineering (2004)
Master of Science in Information Systems & Operations Management (2010)

Early Career
Lead Software Developer at Mobile2win (2005)

Risk Management Leadership
Senior Risk Analyst, Credit Risk Management (2013)
Lead Risk Analyst, Market Risk Management (2016)
Strategic Program Lead, Operational Risk Management (2018)

Entrepreneurial Venture
Founded ChessMate (2024)
AI-powered chess coaching platform
Key Products

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ChessMate - AI Powered Personalized Chess Coach

Revolutionize your chess game with cutting-edge AI technology tailored to your individual learning needs and style. Start Learning Try Demo

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Governance, Risk & Compliance Analytics Platform

Empowering risk officers and stakeholders with real-time analytics for informed decision-making.

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Asset & Liability Analytics Platform

Streamlined Asset & Liability Management with our automated platform for collecting, generating, aggregating, and analyzing risk metrics.

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Indian & Philippines Idol Reality TV Show Voting Platform

Enhancing audience engagement through accessible SMS voting

Work Experience

Chess Mate - AI Powered Personalized Chess Coach Jan 2024 - Present

Led end-to-end development and market launch of an AI-powered Chess Personal Coach Senior AI Product Manager Defined and executed the product vision and strategy for ChessMate leading project from concept to launch, resulting increase in user engagement and improvement in player performance Managed the product roadmap for ChessMate, including conversational AI chatbots and personalized chess recommendation models, prioritizing features that boost user retention and deepen player interaction Led cross-functional teams to fine-tune LLM models for chess strategy recommendations, reducing hallucinations by 40%, and trained image classification models to enhance in-game analysis accuracy by 15%, improving overall user experience Created detailed user stories and acceptance criteria for MVP development, incorporating RAG to enable personalized coaching features, driving increase in user interaction and improvement in game outcomes. Defined key product KPIs, leading to increase in subscription conversion rates, and conducted market analysis to shape a targeted go-to-market strategy that increased brand awareness through influencer partnerships and digital marketing. AIG - Operations Risk Management • Manhattan, NY Aug 2018 - Present Led 2 B2B and 1 B2C SaaS Operations Risk Management Products end-to-end and 20+ feature developments Senior Product Manager // Strategic Program Lead Achievement: Spearheaded GRC Risk Analytics Platform, an AI powered B2B solution using Microsoft Power Business Intelligence which helped the Risk Officers across 8 LOBs to manage and monitor Risk portfolio of $40M Launched Critical Outsourcing Partner, an AI-powered B2B SaaS solution for third-party assessment automation of 20 critical control areas using Archer and power automation RPA, cutting processing time by 80% and doubling decision accuracy Led process optimization and cost-cutting initiatives of B2C GRC Access Request Process Automation using Archer Platform, reducing incident tickets by 90% and lowering operational costs by 5%, streamlining system efficiency Responsibilities: Led product discovery and prioritization for GRC solutions within the Operations Risk Management department, aligning with business objectives and user needs Managed cross-functional teams across NA, EMEA and APAC, including engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders, to ensure successful product delivery and adoption Defined and implemented product roadmaps, prioritizing features and functionalities based on customer pain points, market trends, and business impact Monitored product performance metrics and KPIs, conducting A/B testing to optimize user experience and drive business outcomes. Collaborated cross-functionally with stakeholders across Compliance, Legal, Control, Technology, and HR departments to gather requirements and ensure alignment with overall business strategy AIG - Market Risk Management • Manhattan, NY Oct 2016 - Aug 2018 Led 2 B2B SaaS Market Risk Management Products end-to-end and 10+ feature developments Senior Product Manager // Risk Analyst Lead Achievements: Launched Stress Testing Platform to support regulatory compliance (CCAR 2016 & 2017) using python , SQL and Power BI, improving risk assessment and supporting key financial processes like Risk Charge and ALM Spearheaded ALM Reporting Platform to monitor asset to liability associations for a $108B investing portfolio using Power BI, providing actionable insights for investment decision-making Developed dynamic real time analytics platform for institutional market and Liquidy portfolio using R, Oracle DB and Power BI, boosting risk visibility and enabling proactive market risk management Responsibilities: Led product strategy and product vision for market risk management solutions, aligning with regulatory requirements and business objectives Developed and maintained product requirement documentation, including user guides, training materials, and release notes. Defined and implemented product roadmaps, prioritizing features and functionalities based on risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and market trends Conducted voice of customer interviews, research and analysis to understand pain points and identify opportunities for product improvement AIG - Credit Risk Management • Manhattan, NY Apr 2011 - Oct 2016 Led 2 B2B SaaS Credit Risk Management Products end to end and 10+ feature developments Product Manager // Senior Risk Analyst Achievement: Led development of Credit Risk Management Platform, enhancing credit risk analysis and monitoring for AIG Property & Casualty and middle office teams. Designed and implemented Tableau-based platform for real-time credit risk exposure analysis across multiple business lines, driving data-backed decision-making. Automated credit exposure uploads for monthly and quarterly reports across all business lines, reducing manual effort by 50%. Streamlined month-end reporting for Political Risk and Trade Credit using SQL automation, cutting reporting time by 30% and improving data consistency. Responsibilities: Led the end-to-end development of credit risk management solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements. Developed and maintained product requirement documentation, including technical specifications, user guides, and training materials. Implemented automation solutions for credit exposure uploads and reporting processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, prioritize features, and deliver high-quality products. Conducted data analysis and created visualizations using Tableau to support decision-making and risk assessment. University of Florida - Warrington College of Business • Florida Aug 2009 - Dec 2010 Software Developer Achievements: Led the design and development of faculty management UI modules, streamlining faculty information monitoring and management using ASP.NET Web Forms and C#.NET, improving usability and operational efficiency. Architected and integrated WCF and Web Services to enable seamless interaction between internal systems and external applications, enhancing system interoperability. Engineered reusable user controls, increasing development efficiency and reducing time-to-market for new features. Optimized database performance by creating complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers, significantly improving data processing speed and system reliability. Mobile2win • Mumbai, India Nov 2005 - Jul 2009 Software Development Team Lead Achievements: Launched high-traffic B2B voting platforms for reality shows like Indian Idol 2 and Philippines Idol on SONY Media Entertainment, handling 5 million requests per hour, driving a 30% revenue growth. Led shortcode-based campaign development for major media clients (Sony TV, HT Media, Sakal), contributing to a 10% increase in revenue through targeted SMS-based engagement. Engineered a cutting-edge API integration between SMS campaigns, subscription/billing services, content delivery, and analytics platforms, streamlining communication and enhancing user experience.

Achievements and Key Metrics
25%
Increased Conversion Rates
Successfully implemented AI-driven personalization features that resulted in a 25% increase in conversion rates for a leading analytics platform.
10%
Reduced Operational Costs
Leveraged AI-powered automation to reduce operational costs by 10% for a major logistics company, streamlining processes and improving efficiency.
90%
Improved User Satisfaction
Developed a user-centric AI product that achieved a 90% user satisfaction rating, demonstrating a strong focus on user experience and value creation.
Skills and Certifications
Product Management
Agile, GTM, MVP, Roadmap, Strategy & Vision, Success Metrics, VoC
AI & Analytics
Agents, Copilot, Langchain, LLMs, ML, RAG, MicroStrategy, MS Power BI, Qlik Sense, Tableau, Power Apps, Power Automate
Technical Skills
C, C#, C++, Python, R, .Net, AWS, Oracle, MSSQL, HTML, JavaScript, XML

Professional Certifications
Leveraging Generative AI in Finance and Accounting | Demystifying AI | Introduction to Responsible AI Algorithm Design | Leading with Emotional Intelligence | Developing Business Acumen | Data Analytics | Data Science: Manage Your Team

Awards & Achievements
Black Belt 1st DAN - Taekwondo Korean Martial Arts
Gold Medal – Shukokai Karate Kata Tournament March 2024
Thought Leadership
AI Product Blog
Regularly contribute to an AI product blog, sharing insights, best practices, and thought leadership on the latest advancements in AI product development.
AI Podcast Appearances
Featured guest on industry podcasts, discussing the future of AI product management and its impact on various sectors.
Industry Conferences
Presented at leading industry conferences, sharing my expertise on topics such as AI ethics, product roadmap development, and user experience.
My Approach to Product Management
1
Strategic Thinking
I take a holistic, strategic view of product development, defining clear product visions, setting ambitious but achievable goals, and crafting roadmaps that drive long-term growth and innovation.
2
User Research
I conduct user research to understand user needs, pain points, and expectations. Utilize qualitative and quantitative methods for data collection and analysis.
3
Design Thinking
I emphasize human-centered design principles to create products that are intuitive, engaging, and solve real user problems. Apply design thinking methodologies for product development.
4
Iterative Development
I follow an agile development process to gather user feedback early and iterate on product features based on user insights. Employ A/B testing and user testing to validate design decisions.
5
Data-Driven
I rely on data and analytics to make informed decisions, measure the impact of our products, and continuously improve and iterate based on user feedback and market trends.
6
Cross-Functional Collaboration
I work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and marketing, to ensure seamless collaboration, alignment, and the successful delivery of our products.
Q&A
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Contact Information
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