Varsha Lalwani

Hey, I’m Varsha! After 10 years in tech—spanning AI, data science, and product leadership at companies like Grammarly, Delivery Hero, and trivago—I know what it takes to navigate complex challenges, drive impact, and grow a fulfilling career, specially in a complex, uncertain and highly growing field of AI. Write to me if you want to discuss AI & Product Strategy for your usecase - be it at a startup, or an established company building their data and AI strengths!

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  Artificial intelligence

  I have been building ML/AI products since 2015 delivering successful products with companies like trivago, Deliveryhero(foodpanda) and Grammarly. I have built a range of things: from Predicitve modelling, Automated bidding for performance marketing, traffic forecasting, recommendation systems, fraud prevention, NLP features, LLM based Responsible AI tools. I keep learning and updating my AI skills and would be happy to support you in leveraging AI within your products.

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  Career guidance

  I have made a few big transitions in my career: Data Science to Product Management, From a Tech Employee to a Freelancer, Adding Coaching to my Career Portfolio and slowly building that up on the side. If I can support you figure out your career next steps, brainstorm potential transitions, or support you through the anxious feelings that come while you are transitioning, don't hesitate to block some time with me!

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  Data science

  I am a Data Scientist turned into a Product Manager building Data and ML products for the past 10 years! Built products like predictive modelling for performance marketing, Fraud detection nd prevention systems, Recommendation systems, NLP AI text correction features, Responsible AI toolbox and more!

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  Imposter syndrome

  I am an ICF-certified professional coach and I have worked with 100+ mid-senior tech professionals to get over their self-doubt and mental blockers to pick up momentum again. If you think you need a push to get out of your funk, do not hesitate to block some time with me!

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  Mindset coaching

  I’m an ICF-certified professional coach dedicated to helping tech professionals at pivotal points in their careers—whether they're stepping into a new leadership role, considering entrepreneurial ventures, or realigning with their purpose. My coaching combines about a decade of hands-on experience in the tech industry with deep expertise in leadership transformation. Specially passionate about supporting more diverse people get that seat at the table!

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  Product management

  Product vision, strategies, roadmaps, stakeholder alignment, leadership buy-ins, communicating ML and AI to non-technical business colleagues and clients, launching high stakes non-determininstic Data and AI products to millions across the world.

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  Medium

  7 years of experience

  Medium is an excellent place to share your experience and show off your expertise in a long form! Over the last 7 years it has brought me tremendous visibility in the industry and many inbounds for collaboration and even landed me a job! So, don't be shy to share what you learn!

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  B2C

  Built Products at B2C companies like trivago, Delivery Hero and Grammarly - with high volume data to iterate and experiment and data-driven decision making to augment the product strategy!

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  Artificial Intelligence

  The new wave of AI is exciting - and we are all just getting started. A Powerful tool in everyone's hand - making everyone a builder essentially. Playing around a few tools to understand the limitations and gaps and build something form it.

• https://medium.com/design-bootcamp/the-what-and-the-how-of-data-product-management-4de636db5fc3
• https://medium.com/data-science/data-science-applications-in-performance-marketing-6043d5aff34e
• https://medium.com/illumination/how-to-protect-your-incentive-based-marketing-strategy-from-fraud-ffbcee7af33f
• https://lalwanivarsha.medium.com/book-recommendations-for-career-growth-and-success-2a70df7853b5