Shamit Patel

Shamit Patel is the Vice President of Product Management at Instawork, a position he has held since March 2021.1 Based in Palo Alto, California, Patel has over 500 connections on LinkedIn and is actively involved in various professional roles.

Professional Experience

In addition to his role at Instawork, Shamit Patel has concurrent positions as:

• An Angel Investor for multiple companies since January 2016
• A First Round Mentor at First Round Capital since July 20191

Background and Achievements

Patel has a strong background in technology and product management, with notable achievements in his career:

• He received the Windows Innovista Award in December 2005 for his efforts in integrating the Unix subsystem into Windows as an optional component.1

• Patel earned multiple Gold Star awards at Microsoft for various accomplishments, including:

  • Execution excellence in project management for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista security initiatives
  • Team efforts in building a next-generation advertiser API platform
  • Leadership in shepherding Yahoo advertiser analytics migration1

• He was selected for Microsoft's Leader Bench program, placing him among the top 5% of senior band employees for two consecutive years.1

Skills and Expertise

While not explicitly stated, Patel's experience suggests expertise in:

• Product management
• Technology innovation
• Project leadership
• Angel investing
• Mentoring

Shamit Patel's diverse roles and recognitions indicate a professional with significant experience in technology product management and a track record of leadership and innovation in the tech industry.