Kishan Waghela

Product Growth · Marketing Strategy

I am a chemical engineer turned strategist, passionate about the energy transition. I work across market research, competitive intelligence, and growth strategy, while building automations and agentic workflows that turn technical complexity into clear business direction.

My work sits at the intersection of engineering judgment, market insight, and modern workflow design, helping teams make better decisions and move with more clarity.

Experience

Sep 2025 - Dec 2025

Product Marketing & Operations Manager, florrent

Automated competitive intelligence across 20+ companies, cutting research time by about 70%.
Led market research and VoC insights across energy storage, AI data centers, and renewable energy to sharpen strategic direction.
Created case studies, one-pagers, and technical content that translated complex solutions into stronger B2B messaging.

Jun 2025 - Aug 2025

Strategic Marketing Manager, Waters Corporation

Evaluated aerospace and defense opportunities to identify high-growth segments relevant to advanced materials offerings.
Supported go-to-market thinking for MVP products with market-backed positioning and commercialization input.
Used SWOT-driven analysis to help inform longer-range product roadmap and strategic planning decisions.

Jan 2025 - Apr 2025

Product Growth Manager, Kismet Technologies

Researched healthcare and antimicrobial markets to identify attractive growth segments and strategic whitespace.
Built TAM, SAM, and SOM models that helped validate market-entry decisions and commercialization direction.

Sep 2024 - May 2026

Master's in Engineering Management, UMass Amherst

Deepening the bridge between engineering, management, and growth strategy through systems thinking and product-focused decision-making.

Jun 2022 - Aug 2024

Market Research Analyst, Frost & Sullivan

Produced market reports and executive briefings that supported client decisions and contributed to more than $200K in revenue.
Researched batteries, recycling, and construction chemicals to surface strategic opportunities across fast-changing markets.
Advised leadership teams with competitive and supply-chain insights tailored to business growth decisions.

2018 - 2022

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Built the engineering foundation that shaped my analytical approach to systems, data, and structured problem-solving.

Projects

Sep 2024 - Dec 2024

Trade Mate - A local marketplace app for international students

Implemented a detailed Work Breakdown Structure and Cost Breakdown Structure, improving resource allocation and surfacing the critical path across planning, development, and testing.
Assisted in creating user stories and user journey maps to improve navigation, enhancing engagement and reducing churn.

Jan 2025 - May 2025

Fuel Economy Predictive Modeling | R, Random Forest, Regression

Analyzed 38K+ vehicle records using regression and Random Forest models, identifying engine displacement and vehicle age as the strongest drivers of MPG.
Improved prediction accuracy by about 6% through model tuning, generating insights useful for efficiency forecasting, emissions policy, insurance, and fleet planning.

Let's connect

Email kishanmw6@gmail.com LinkedIn kishan-waghela