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Saikat Paul
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Saikat Paul is the Head of Product Operations at Asana, where he leads the Product Operations function, scales processes for a growing organization, and enhances collaboration between product marketing and customer-facing teams.12 With over 15 years of experience in technical program management and product operations, Saikat is known for building scalable systems and managing complex programs.3
Prior to joining Asana, Saikat held positions at Adobe, including Director of Product Operations and Program Management, where he oversaw integration activities and refined product development processes.1 His earlier experience includes establishing project management practices at TubeMogul, supporting significant growth, and leading e-commerce programs at Walmart.com.14
Saikat's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Chemistry from Rutgers University.1 He is recognized as a top Product Management Mentor and has contributed to the 2024 Product Management AMA.2
In his role at Asana, Saikat focuses on:
- Designing adaptable processes to navigate changes in product strategy
- Fostering collaboration between product teams and other departments
- Implementing methodologies to streamline operations
- Setting expectations between development teams and upper leadership
Saikat is known for his expertise in product development processes, product management skills, stakeholder management, and influencing without authority.2 He is active in various professional communities, including Product Marketing, Product Management, and Customer Success.2