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Meet Parvathy S L, Product Manager from our Kochi office
We recently announced the closing and upsizing of our latest fundraise at more than $400 million, demonstrating the amazing collective efforts of our global team of colleagues at GPS. With offices in major fintech hubs around the world – including London, Newcastle, Singapore, Sydney, and our newest office in Dubai, we’re flourishing on our growth journey.
Our 240-plus strong workforce are dispersed around the globe, so it’s important for us to be able to understand and celebrate the unique personalities we all bring to the business – this is one reason we have Employee Spotlights.
This month the light is shining on Parvathy...
Where it all began
I am originally from Kerala and started my IT career nine years ago with one of the leading banks in Australia. I’ve held roles such as UAT analyst, Mobile Payments Analyst, and Business Analyst for various banks. I joined GPS in 2019 as a Business Analyst, and I’m currently working in the product space as Product Manager.
Can you tell us some background about what you do at GPS and your GPS journey?
I am a Product Manager for GPS’ core products. I focus on effectively managing and guiding the development of our products. It includes taking care of development, pricing, market launch, and marketing of the product. I’ve been with GPS for more than two years, and the journey continues to be exciting.
What do you like most about your job?
There is so much to learn and that's the best part. It feels like I’m growing every day along with GPS.
What’s an average day for you?
A visit to my to-do list, then I provide product updates in the daily stands up we have. Then it’s onto meetings across the business and in between these, reviewing the product artefacts and providing feedback, working on the product deliverables.
Why GPS?
GPS provides an environment to learn things quickly and gain expertise. There is always opportunity for those who are passionate about their work.
We recently announced the closing and upsizing of our latest fundraise at more than $400 million, demonstrating the amazing collective efforts of our global team of colleagues at GPS. With offices in major fintech hubs around the world – including London, Newcastle, Singapore, Sydney, and our newest office in Dubai, we’re flourishing on our growth journey.
Our 240-plus strong workforce are dispersed around the globe, so it’s important for us to be able to understand and celebrate the unique personalities we all bring to the business – this is one reason we have Employee Spotlights.
This month the light is shining on Parvathy...
Where it all began
I am originally from Kerala and started my IT career nine years ago with one of the leading banks in Australia. I’ve held roles such as UAT analyst, Mobile Payments Analyst, and Business Analyst for various banks. I joined GPS in 2019 as a Business Analyst, and I’m currently working in the product space as Product Manager.
Can you tell us some background about what you do at GPS and your GPS journey?
I am a Product Manager for GPS’ core products. I focus on effectively managing and guiding the development of our products. It includes taking care of development, pricing, market launch, and marketing of the product. I’ve been with GPS for more than two years, and the journey continues to be exciting.
What do you like most about your job?
There is so much to learn and that's the best part. It feels like I’m growing every day along with GPS.
What’s an average day for you?
A visit to my to-do list, then I provide product updates in the daily stands up we have. Then it’s onto meetings across the business and in between these, reviewing the product artefacts and providing feedback, working on the product deliverables.
Why GPS?
GPS provides an environment to learn things quickly and gain expertise. There is always opportunity for those who are passionate about their work.
What advice would you give to a woman wanting to work in tech?
Interact with women in tech. You’ll realise that everyone has had their fair share of challenges and you can discover how they overcome it.
What makes GPS a great place to work?
The growth and opportunities available.
Free time?
I have two dogs at home, and I spend most of my free time with them. I find it’s the best way to disconnect from the internet.
Last book and film?
Ikigai was the last book I read, and I do watch lot of regional movies.
Three desert island items?
A lighter, knife and my MP3 player.
Best advice you’ve received?
Keep it simple and do the right thing!
What makes GPS a great place to work?
The growth and opportunities available.
Free time?
I have two dogs at home, and I spend most of my free time with them. I find it’s the best way to disconnect from the internet.
Last book and film?
Ikigai was the last book I read, and I do watch lot of regional movies.
Three desert island items?
A lighter, knife and my MP3 player.
Best advice you’ve received?
Keep it simple and do the right thing!
