Aravind Kumaran

Aravind Kumaran

CEO & Founder @ Xakal

About

From sketching startup ideas back in 8th grade to launching a production-ready platform, my journey has been fueled by a simple belief: Talent should be measured by skill, not just a résumé. I’m Aravind — Founder, CEO, and Board Director at Xakal — with a strong background in product management. Over the years, I’ve built products that scale, solve real problems, and create meaningful impact. Today, I'm focused on transforming how hiring works. About Xakal Xakal is an AI-powered hiring platform that puts skills at the center of the recruitment process. We help job seekers by offering: 1 Completely FREE résumé/profile creation 2 Mock interviews with industry experts, recorded and rated 3 Skill-based scoring to showcase your real strengths 4 Access to job opportunities based on verified performance All candidate resumes and profiles are 100% free — no hidden fees, no subscriptions. For recruiters, Xakal simplifies hiring by delivering pre-evaluated, skill-verified talent, saving both time and effort. 🔗 Start for free → thexakal.com/login 💡 Vision We’re not just digitizing hiring — we’re redefining it. As we scale our user base and prepare for funding rounds, I’m actively seeking partnerships, investments, and conversations with people passionate about fair, skill-first hiring. 📩 Let’s connect: aravind@codeupglobal.com Let me know if you'd like versions tailored for different audiences — like investors, job seekers, or recruiters.

Country

India

City

Chennai

Industry

Internet

Skill

Product Analytics, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Strategic Leadership, Creative Ideation, Technical Product Management, Search, E-commerce SEO, Retail, Human Capital Management, Project Plans, Cloud-Native Architecture, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, API Development, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Programming Interfaces (API), Analytical Skills, Microsoft PowerPoint, Market Knowledge

Experience

Xakal

CEO & Founder

Xakal

LinkedIn
2019-10 - Present · 7 yrs

India

With long-term expertise in people management and recruitment, we are exploring ways to solve challenges in organizations related to staffing. Our unique recruitment ideas have worked out to build great minds in multiple organizations. Helped a Product company to set up a core team of 10 people in a span of 2 months.

Codeup

Senior Technical Product Manager

Codeup

LinkedIn
2021-9 - Present · 5 yrs 1 mo

India

Identified a great opportunity in the Ed- Tech space to revolutionize with a long-term vision that could breach the stereotypes of global traditional education while leveraging multiple experiences on various domains and technologies. Currently, we are here to make Ed-Tech the next big thing using Codeup Global Solutions.

Angel One

Sub Broker

Angel One

LinkedIn
2018-9 - Present · 8 yrs 1 mo

Successfully completed the NISM Series V-A certification exam, specializing in mutual fund distribution. Operated as a certified sub-broker, responsible for managing client relationships, facilitating transactions, and providing expert guidance on investment strategies within a regulated environment. Gained comprehensive knowledge of mutual fund products, financial planning, and regulations as mandated by SEBI. Demonstrated a thorough understanding of ethical practices, risk management, and investor suitability, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Skilled in evaluating financial metrics such as Earnings Per Share (EPS), Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio, Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio, and book value to assess stock performance and make data-driven investment recommendations. Proficient in using charts, candlestick patterns, and technical indicators to identify trends, support/resistance levels, and potential entry/exit points, aiding in strategic investment decisions.

BNI Chennai North - India

Vice President

BNI Chennai North - India

LinkedIn
2024-4 - 2024-9 · 6 mos

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Agraga

Technical Product Manager

Agraga

LinkedIn
2022-6 - 2023-4 · 11 mos

India

Served as Product Manager, held multiple responsibilities including business analyst, API Integration Support, and Product Owner, and was monitoring the overall KPI of the product till the product reached Series A Funding. Part of multiple decision-making discussions to improve customer adoption of the product by enhancing the user experience, and ease of use. Was also responsible to build a clear road map based on the product vision.

Theecode

Technical Project Manager

Theecode

LinkedIn
2021-10 - 2022-5 · 8 mos

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Employed as a Project Manager to handle 7 global clients during employment and support the team with technical challenges by breaking communication barriers which reduced the overall turnaround time of the team. Backed by various clients by providing timely deliverables and ensured all the client products are released on time.

Alchemy Technologies

Technical Project Manager

Alchemy Technologies

LinkedIn
2021-10 - 2022-5 · 8 mos

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Employed as a Project Manager to handle 7 global clients during employment and support the team with technical challenges by breaking communication barriers which reduced the overall turnaround time of the team. Backed by various clients by providing timely deliverables and ensured all the client products are released on time.

SixSix

Founder

SixSix

LinkedIn
2018-6 - 2019-11 · 1 yr 6 mos

Chennai Area, India

Started my career here as a freelancer then turned out as an organization that provides digital marketing services to B2C customers. Provided SEO, Social Media Marketing, and other digital marketing solutions to Gyms, and Salons such as Skale Fitness, Slam Fitness, Natural Salon, Toni & Guy, 24K Luxury Salon, etc. Helped clients to achieve 10X ROI. My passion for building innovation started here.

Education

SBOA School & Junior College

SBOA School & Junior College

LinkedIn
1998 - 2011 · 13 yrs
National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM)

National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM)

LinkedIn
2018-10 - Present · 8 yrs
Anna University Chennai

Anna University Chennai

LinkedIn

Finance and Financial Management Services

2022-3 - 2024-4 · 2 yrs 2 mos
St. Joseph's College Of Engineering

St. Joseph's College Of Engineering

LinkedIn

Information Technology

2013 - 2017 · 4 yrs

Aravind Kumaran's Contact Information

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