Jagan B’s Post

After spending a phenomenal 7 years at Razorpay, I have embarked on a new journey with Zivy. Last month, the 8th was my last day at Razorpay. It was a remarkable journey - I joined as an amateur software engineer, eager to work in a product company and knowing nothing about fintech. I never imagined my journey would be so incredible or that I'd grow so much professionally. Working at Razorpay has taught me countless valuable lessons, but the most profound was discovering the transformative power of building new products. When an engineer builds something new, they not only create value in terms of money and ESOPs for themselves but collectively contribute to a legacy that might endure for hundreds of years. My time at Razorpay has been extraordinary - from drafting countless technical documents and writing thousands of lines of code to building lasting friendships and creating unforgettable memories. As I wrote in my farewell email, Razorpay is like a university - it teaches you invaluable lessons in the most engaging way possible. While Shashank and Harshil deserve immense credit for creating such an exceptional organization, I can't imagine my journey without the remarkable mentors who shaped it. I've been fortunate to learn from many outstanding individuals: prashanth pamidi , Pranav Sir & Aseem guided my early steps; Badri Vasudevan, our in-house Warren Buffett; Varun Achar, the epitome of a full-stack manager; Ever helping Akhil Agrawal & Monojit Banerjee; Kamlesh, who revolutionized our frontend hiring process; the ever-composed Ashutosh; and the omnipresent Kuldeepak & Rizwanul. Product management took on new meaning through Prasun, Siddharth & Ashima. The leadership team - Prashanth, Sarath and Murali - offered masterclasses simply through their presence, while casual conversations with Giridharan, Abinash and Venkatesan (VV) never failed to provide valuable insights. While I have only mentioned my mentors, how can I forget all the incredible teammates & fellow engineers I worked with daily - from countless chai/sutta/ breaks and debugging sessions to late-night deployments and parties 🍻 I am joining Zivy, a startup by two amazing Razorpay alumni, Prashanth YV and Vivek Karna. Zivy is a "Superhuman for Slack." Zivy automatically receives all messages from your Slack workspace and highlights the ones that are most relevant to you. It continuously adapts, learns, and tailors itself to your priorities. Go ahead and sign up to convert your chaos to clarity!

🌟 Inspiring Session with a Razorpay Engineer 🌟 Today, I had the incredible opportunity to interact with Umakant Vashishtha, an engineer from Razorpay. The session was packed with valuable insights that left a lasting impact on me, especially for anyone aspiring to be a successful software developer or engineer. 💡 Key Lessons: Problem-Solving: The ability to break down complex problems and find efficient solutions is a critical skill for any engineer. It's not just about coding—it's about thinking logically and approaching challenges with creativity. Openness to Learning New Technologies: The tech landscape is constantly evolving. Being curious, adaptable, and ready to embrace new tools and technologies can set you apart. Evolving with Time: Staying relevant in the fast-paced tech world requires continuous growth, both personally and professionally. Those who keep evolving will always find themselves in demand. Being Efficient and Successful: It's not just about completing tasks—it's about optimizing your work, thinking about the bigger picture, and contributing to meaningful, scalable solutions. These insights have motivated me to sharpen my problem-solving abilities, stay open to learning, and embrace the ever-changing world of technology. A big thank you to Masai School for this enlightening session! 🚀 #TechLearning #MasaiSchool #CodeTalk #LearningJourney #DailyLearning

A while ago, I came across an interesting interview from Razorpay PM Director. He shared how every product idea in their team goes through a process that’s a lot like #SharkTank. It’s really a very interesting way to think: Innovation isn’t just about having a cool idea—it’s about making sure that idea solves a real problem. The most successful products aren’t born from trends; they come from tough questions, deep analysis and a market gap. It’s this rigorous process that filters out the fluff and keeps the focus on what customers really need, not just what’s “in vogue.” It’s a reminder to all of us in product development: Great products are built through validation, not hype. How do you make sure your ideas are solving real problems? Would love to hear your approach! #ProductManagement #CustomerFirst #Innovation #Razorpay #PMLife Big shout-out to Mona Gandhi for sharing the inspiration behind this post!🙌

✨ 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒆-𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉 𝑴𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝑹𝒂𝒛𝒐𝒓𝒑𝒂𝒚 ✨ Today, October 3rd, I’m excited to share that I’ve completed my three-month probation period at Razorpay! 🎉 During this time, I’ve had the opportunity to work with a diverse technology stack and collaborate with the amazing teams in Malaysia and Singapore on our API development. Collaborating with different teams, attending town halls, and participating in Razorpay's Hackathon has made this journey even more enjoyable and enriching. Here are a few insights I’d like to share for anyone starting their journey: 1. 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Proactively seek ways to contribute. Initiative can lead to rewarding experiences. 2. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐊𝐞𝐲: Keeping your team informed fosters collaboration and helps us stay aligned. 3. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝: Anticipate potential challenges in your work to save time and effort down the line. 4. 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤: Constructive criticism is invaluable for growth. 5. 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬: Networking within your organization can open doors and enhance collaboration. 6. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬: The tech landscape is always evolving—keep learning! 7. 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: Good time management helps meet deadlines and reduce stress. 8. 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐬: Acknowledge achievements, no matter how small. It boosts morale! As I look to the future at Razorpay, I’m excited to dive deeper into innovative projects and continue collaborating with such a talented team. Here’s to new challenges, shared successes, and perhaps a few friendly billiards matches along the way! 🎱✨ #Razorpay #Milestone #LearningJourney #Tech #API #Teamwork #Hackathon #Razors

My journey as a backend developer at Ola helped me crack Razorpay. As I wrote backend APIs in Java using Spring Boot at Ola, I gained a clear understanding of how backend systems work and how to handle massive amounts of data. I worked with real-time data captured from Ola Electric scooters, processing it to draw insights for customers. 📌 To solidify my Java, Spring Boot, and MongoDB skills, I built a cab aggregation platform as a personal project. This hands-on experience is what prepared me for the Razorpay interview. YouTube was my main source of knowledge, but I did waste a lot of time finding the correct resources. The best way to get the right resources, upskill, and prepare for interviews is by connecting with a mentor. Book a FREE session with them here: https://lnkd.in/ga6JYycR They’ll guide you through mock interviews, share company-specific insights, and provide feedback on your performance. They’ll ensure you're well-versed in the latest industry trends and technical concepts, making you stand out in interviews. ✅

I saw Razorpay scale from $500M to $7.5B as a product leader. Ask me anything 👇 We're hosting an AMA with Jagan B (product leader at Razorpay & GrowthX Program Director). In his words, ask me anything about: 💎 Going from an engineer to product manager I started my journey at Bank of America in a testing project. I hated it. As a tester, I couldn’t build anything - I had to test things others had worked on. Then Goldman Sachs happened. It reignited my passion for building & before I knew it, I was acting like a PM. 🚀 Scaling Razorpay My love for building brought me to Razorpay. This is where I went from PM1 to now a Senior PM managing partnerships. Razorpay grew from a payments product company to a full-stack financial cloud. 🧑💻 Experience in launching complex tech products We set up the platform services team at Razorpay. It streamlined all the common functionalities happening all across the mega fintech into one team so everybody didn’t have to reinvent the wheel. We were creating some of the core building blocks of Razorpay. 🤝 Building with engineers at Razorpay Razorpay is an API company - anybody wanting to integrate with Razorpay has to integrate with our APIs. This led me to a core problem statement: why don’t we have a separate function for developer experience? I then built the vision, roadmap & a team that we scaled to 6-7 engineers. For the last 2 years, I’ve been building the partnership engine for us. ✨ Using tech as an enabler A lot of folks today can become great product managers, growth leaders, solve complex problem statements as founders. But, they don’t have the required tech skills. I believe at my core that you don’t need to learn tech at all. Tech should be seen as an aptitude. The frameworks of which can be applied to any complex problem statement. Add your questions in the comments & Jagan will answer them 💙 PS: we recently launched the CRAFT of Tech For Growth built by Jagan. Access it with the link in the comments ↓

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From failing B.Sc to working as a PDE-II at Razorpay. 🚀 “Don't perceive your place of birth or upbringing as a weakness. Education is the key to achieving greater heights,” expresses Sanju Saini, a Scaler Learner who got a 200% hike. Watch Sanju's full story here: https://lnkd.in/d3QkczPf #SCALER #WhereTheHungryLearn

In today’s fast-changing tech world, staying updated with new skills is more important than ever. Technology evolves quickly, and for teams to stay competitive, they need to keep learning. Whether it’s going deep into new programming languages or improving software performance, continuous upskilling helps teams not just meet industry standards but lead the way for the upcoming generations of engineers. Investing in tech skills is essential, not just for staying relevant, but also for building a strong foundation for future growth. 🚀 We’re happy to announce our partnership with Razorpay, to deliver hands-on training in Golang for their team! 🛠️💡 This collaboration is all about empowering their team with practical skills that have a real impact. By enhancing their team’s knowledge in Golang, Razorpay is investing in enhancing its tech capabilities to stay ahead of the game. #GeeksforGeeks #Razorpay #ContinuousLearning #TechSkills #CorporateTraining

Razorpay People told me your support was bad, I didn't listen, shame on me. In the past 4 days, I have requested for endless calls where people with no understanding of your business call me to fulfill the duty of calling and then later endless tickets are opened and closed. Are you in the ticket opening business or solving a real problem? Why can't the same person work on one case instead of me explaining the problem to a new person every single time? Understand that it has reached the frustration level that i have to come on linkedin to tag you to get a resolution to my simple problem. If no one told you, your support is bad. Vivek Sridhar