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Gurtej DhillonGD

Gurtej Dhillon

Product Lead

€693/day
Dubai City, AE
15+ years
Product management
Scrum
Agile method
AWS Fargate
Data Lake

Average response time: 1 hour

About Gurtej

Dynamic Product Leader Driving Growth and Market Innovation

With over 15 years of experience in financial data solutions, product development, and client-centric strategy, delivers proven success in aligning product innovations with business objectives and market demands. Expert in the full product lifecycle, from designing AWS-based solutions to driving user engagement and regulatory compliance across global markets. Skilled at building and managing multimillion-dollar product portfolios, achieving consistent revenue growth, and streamlining operations. Known for leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with clients, asset managers, and stakeholders to deliver impactful products. Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset, adept at uncovering opportunities to maximise revenue, enhance client satisfaction, and foster operational efficiency. Well-suited for roles requiring transferable skills across business sectors.
Banking and Financial Services

  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • Hindi

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Dubai City (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Morningstar,
    Senior Product Owner - Lead
    March 2021 - Today (5 years and 3 months)
    Dubai City, United Arab Emirates
    I head up Product Strategy squad with a team of 25 direct reports, aligning product development with business objectives and driving growth in the Middle East. Concentrated on Wealth Management, Asset Management, Insurance, Banking, and Corporate sectors, leading product innovation from inception through market launch.

    I oversee the development of new AWS-based cloud products, working closely with asset and portfolio managers to integrate advanced portfolio management tools, risk analytics, and reporting functionality. Spearheading collaboration with clients and cross-functional teams, translating product strategies into actionable requirements, prototypes, and solutions, while addressing regulatory data management and SEC reporting requirements.

    Key Accomplishments:
    • Record revenue and Growth Leadership: Managed a three-product portfolio with $50 million in revenue, achieving a
    record 13% ACV growth since 2021.
    • Data Ingestion Platform Development: Pioneered Morningstar’s first EMEA data ingestion platform, securing over 15
    clients within its first year, expanding the company’s footprint and product adoption across the region.
  • Morningstar,
    Senior Implementation Manager
    September 2019 - March 2021 (1 year and 6 months)
    London, UK
    As Senior Implementation Manager, I led a team of Implementation Consultants across multiple offices, ensuring seamless
    delivery and integration of Morningstar’s Data Feed and API solutions from Pre-Sales through to post-implementation support.

    Facilitated client requirement analysis, aligning these with development squads to deliver tailored data solutions. Fostered
    collaboration across cross-functional teams, strengthening client relationships and achieving successful project outcomes.

    Key Accomplishments:
    • Leadership in Implementation: Directed a team of Implementation Consultants across EMEA, ensuring successful
    delivery and integration of Morningstar’s Data Feed and API solutions.
    • Strategic Client Expansion: Spearheaded go-to-market and in-market activities, providing dedicated service to over 150
    clients.
    • Efficiency Gains through Automation: Reduced feed and API implementation time by 25% through automation
    initiatives and a self-service model, empowering our clients.
  • Morningstar,
    Senior Technical Business Analyst
    March 2019 - September 2019 (6 months)
    London, UK
    In this role, contributed to enhancing Morningstar’s data product offerings through thorough analysis and strategic planning.
    Collected and analysed business and industry data, translating insights into actionable requirements for agile development squads.

    Collaborated with the Product Owner to prioritise features, define the roadmap, and create detailed user stories and acceptance
    criteria. Led efforts to break down complex tasks and stories, ensuring clear specifications and alignment with business objectives
    for each product increment.

    Key Accomplishment:
    • Strategic Platform Enhancements: Directed targeted platform improvements that led to a 20% increase in daily active
    users and boosted adoption conversion rates by 15%.
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Education

  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A Hons): Business Administration
    Middlesex University
    2006
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A Hons): Business Administration
  • Advanced Diploma: Information Technology
    Stevens College of Technology and Management
    2008
    Advanced Diploma: Information Technology
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