Hi, I’m Vik Agarwal.
I’m a product leader with over 15 years of experience in tech and gaming scaling products from early stage to global reach, driving growth and monetization, and leading cross-functional teams.
Across every role, the through line has been the same: I build products people genuinely value, make decisions grounded in data and player insight, and develop the people around you into stronger leaders. That's what I push for in every room I'm in.
Hi, I’m Vik Agarwal.
I’m a product leader with over 15 years of experience in tech and gaming scaling products from early stage to global reach, driving growth and monetization, and leading cross-functional teams.
Across every role, the through line has been the same: I build products people genuinely value, make decisions grounded in data and player insight, and develop the people around you into stronger leaders. That's what I push for in every room I'm in.
Hi, I’m Vik Agarwal.
I’m a product leader with over 15 years of experience in tech and gaming scaling products from early stage to global reach, driving growth and monetization, and leading cross-functional teams.
Across every role, the through line has been the same: I build products people genuinely value, make decisions grounded in data and player insight, and develop the people around you into stronger leaders. That's what I push for in every room I'm in.
My Journey from Wall Street to Meta
My Journey from Wall
Street to Meta
My Journey from Wall Street to Meta
The Digital Spark
The Digital Spark
I grew up around computers and code, from programming in Logo as a kid to building with VBA and SQL in my first roles in banking and consulting. I fell in love with analytics early: crunching thousands of rows of data and watching it impact real business outcomes felt like magic.
I grew up around computers and code, from programming in Logo as a kid to building with VBA and SQL in my first roles in banking and consulting. I fell in love with analytics early: crunching thousands of rows of data and watching it impact real business outcomes felt like magic.
I grew up around computers and code, from programming in Logo as a kid to building with VBA and SQL in my first roles in banking and consulting. I fell in love with analytics early: crunching thousands of rows of data and watching it impact real business outcomes felt like magic.
The Gaming Pivot
The Gaming Pivot
I wanted to work on something I was passionate about, so I spent two years grinding through thousands of applications, hundreds of interviews, and countless networking events to get my dream job making video games. The turning point came when someone told me: “Apply for what you know, not what you want”.
I wanted to work on something I was passionate about, so I spent two years grinding through thousands of applications, hundreds of interviews, and countless networking events to get my dream job making video games. The turning point came when someone told me: “Apply for what you know, not what you want”.
I wanted to work on something I was passionate about, so I spent two years grinding through thousands of applications, hundreds of interviews, and countless networking events to get my dream job making video games. The turning point came when someone told me: “Apply for what you know, not what you want”.
Scaling My Craft
Scaling My Craft
I spent over a decade in the gaming industry, from EA to MachineZone to Amazon Games to Zynga. I scaled operations and built monetization systems on titles grossing billions, launched new franchises to millions of players, and learned what it takes to build products from scratch and at scale.
I spent over a decade in the gaming industry, from EA to MachineZone to Amazon Games to Zynga. I scaled operations and built monetization systems on titles grossing billions, launched new franchises to millions of players, and learned what it takes to build products from scratch and at scale.
I spent over a decade in the gaming industry, from EA to MachineZone to Amazon Games to Zynga. I scaled operations and built monetization systems on titles grossing billions, launched new franchises to millions of players, and learned what it takes to build products from scratch and at scale.
Taking a Leap
Taking a Leap
After a decade in gaming, I made the move to Meta, working across Creator monetization, Reels, and the Horizon platform aka the Metaverse. The fundamentals of product leadership carry across industries, but every new domain sharpens how you think about users, growth, and what providing product value really means.
After a decade in gaming, I made the move to Meta, working across Creator monetization, Reels, and the Horizon platform aka the Metaverse. The fundamentals of product leadership carry across industries, but every new domain sharpens how you think about users, growth, and what providing product value really means.
After a decade in gaming, I made the move to Meta, working across Creator monetization, Reels, and the Horizon platform aka the Metaverse. The fundamentals of product leadership carry across industries, but every new domain sharpens how you think about users, growth, and what providing product value really means.
Chapters in My Journey
Chapters in My Journey
Chapters in My Journey
Meta
Scaled creator monetization from thousands to hundreds of millions of creators, grew mixed reality engagement by 200%+, and currently leading AI character strategy for the Metaverse.
Meta
Scaled creator monetization from thousands to hundreds of millions of creators, grew mixed reality engagement by 200%+, and currently leading AI character strategy for the Metaverse.
Meta
Scaled creator monetization from thousands to hundreds of millions of creators, grew mixed reality engagement by 200%+, and currently leading AI character strategy for the Metaverse.
Zynga
Built and scaled a cross-promotion ad network across 30+ titles and 7+ global studios, which was critical after Apple's ATT privacy changes.
Zynga
Built and scaled a cross-promotion ad network across 30+ titles and 7+ global studios, which was critical after Apple's ATT privacy changes.
Zynga
Built and scaled a cross-promotion ad network across 30+ titles and 7+ global studios, which was critical after Apple's ATT privacy changes.
Amazon Game Studios
Built games from scratch, advised on feature design and KPIs for Crucible and The Grand Tour, and launched Twitch Prime gaming offers and Twitch Extensions.
Amazon Game Studios
Built games from scratch, advised on feature design and KPIs for Crucible and The Grand Tour, and launched Twitch Prime gaming offers and Twitch Extensions.
Amazon Game Studios
Built games from scratch, advised on feature design and KPIs for Crucible and The Grand Tour, and launched Twitch Prime gaming offers and Twitch Extensions.
MachineZone
Ran monetization on Game of War, Mobile Strike, and Final Fantasy XV Mobile, three of the top grossing mobile games worldwide, each earning over $1 billion.
MachineZone
Ran monetization on Game of War, Mobile Strike, and Final Fantasy XV Mobile, three of the top grossing mobile games worldwide, each earning over $1 billion.
MachineZone
Ran monetization on Game of War, Mobile Strike, and Final Fantasy XV Mobile, three of the top grossing mobile games worldwide, each earning over $1 billion.
DeNA Games
Went deep into game design and live operations at a Japanese studio with global teams, driving millions in event revenue.
DeNA Games
Went deep into game design and live operations at a Japanese studio with global teams, driving millions in event revenue.
DeNA Games
Went deep into game design and live operations at a Japanese studio with global teams, driving millions in event revenue.
Electronic Arts
Led monetization and analytics across 100+ casual and competitive game titles, uncovering trends that drove millions in incremental revenue.
Electronic Arts
Led monetization and analytics across 100+ casual and competitive game titles, uncovering trends that drove millions in incremental revenue.
Electronic Arts
Led monetization and analytics across 100+ casual and competitive game titles, uncovering trends that drove millions in incremental revenue.
Citibank
Led a security analytics product used by 80,000+ developers globally, growing adoption from 2.5% to 95% and saving over $6M by catching vulnerabilities earlier in the lifecycle.
Citibank
Led a security analytics product used by 80,000+ developers globally, growing adoption from 2.5% to 95% and saving over $6M by catching vulnerabilities earlier in the lifecycle.
Citibank
Led a security analytics product used by 80,000+ developers globally, growing adoption from 2.5% to 95% and saving over $6M by catching vulnerabilities earlier in the lifecycle.
Deloitte
Designed and built metrics and reporting systems from scratch for risk management at one of the largest financial firms in the world.
Deloitte
Designed and built metrics and reporting systems from scratch for risk management at one of the largest financial firms in the world.
Deloitte
Designed and built metrics and reporting systems from scratch for risk management at one of the largest financial firms in the world.
My Product Skill Set
My Product Skill Set
My Product Skill Set
A practical, no-nonsense guide focused on building the skills and mindset needed to succeed as a
PM—especially in tech and gaming.
A practical, no-nonsense guide focused on building the skills and mindset needed to succeed as a PM—especially in tech and gaming.
A practical, no-nonsense guide focused on building the skills and mindset needed to succeed as a
PM—especially in tech and gaming.
Strategy
Strategy
Product Roadmapping, Go-to-Market, Growth Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Market Positioning
Product Roadmapping, Go-to-Market, Growth Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Market Positioning
Product Roadmapping, Go-to-Market, Growth Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Market Positioning
Execution
Execution
A/B Testing, LiveOps, Feature Design, Monetization Systems, Gamification, FTUE/Onboarding, PRDs
A/B Testing, LiveOps, Feature Design, Monetization Systems, Gamification, FTUE/Onboarding, PRDs
A/B Testing, LiveOps, Feature Design, Monetization Systems, Gamification, FTUE/Onboarding, PRDs
Analytics
Analytics
SQL, Tableau, KPI/KRI Frameworks, Telemetry Design, Dashboard Creation, Data Warehousing
SQL, Tableau, KPI/KRI Frameworks, Telemetry Design, Dashboard Creation, Data Warehousing
SQL, Tableau, KPI/KRI Frameworks, Telemetry Design, Dashboard Creation, Data Warehousing
Domain Expertise
Domain Expertise
Gaming (Mobile/Console/PC), AI/ML, VR/AR/MR, Creator Monetization, Trust & Safety, Youth Safety, Cross-Promotion
Gaming (Mobile/Console/PC), AI/ML, VR/AR/MR, Creator Monetization, Trust & Safety, Youth Safety, Cross-Promotion
Gaming (Mobile/Console/PC), AI/ML, VR/AR/MR, Creator Monetization, Trust & Safety, Youth Safety, Cross-Promotion
Leadership
Leadership
Cross-Functional Coordination, Global Team Management (20+ Functions), Stakeholder Alignment, Mentoring, Recruiting, Community Building
Cross-Functional Coordination, Global Team Management (20+ Functions), Stakeholder Alignment, Mentoring, Recruiting, Community Building
What Others Say
What Others Say
What Others Say
Kazuhiro Kondo
Kazuhiro Kondo
COO, Board member
COO, Board member
Cognitee Inc.
“I worked with Vik in three projects, Blood Brothers 2, Robotic Warriors and Deckstorm. Whichever the project is, he ramped up very…”
“I worked with Vik in three projects, Blood Brothers 2, Robotic Warriors and Deckstorm. Whichever the project is, he ramped up very…”
“I worked with Vik in three projects, Blood Brothers 2, Robotic Warriors and Deckstorm. Whichever the project is, he ramped up very…”
Jesse Janosov
Jesse Janosov
Product & Technology Executive
Product & Technology Executive
Microsoft
“Vik is a rock solid technical PM. He is rigorous in his approach, well-versed in teasing out and managing KPI that help service based games…”
“Vik is a rock solid technical PM. He is rigorous in his approach, well-versed in teasing out and managing KPI that help service based games…”
“Vik is a rock solid technical PM. He is rigorous in his approach, well-versed in teasing out and managing KPI that help service based games…”
Kathryn Zdan
Kathryn Zdan
Senior Conversation Designer at Meta
Senior Conversation Designer at Meta
Meta
“I am delighted to recommend Vik as an outstanding professional partner. As a designer, I have had the privilege of collaborating…”
“I am delighted to recommend Vik as an outstanding professional partner. As a designer, I have had the privilege of collaborating…”
“I am delighted to recommend Vik as an outstanding professional partner. As a designer, I have had the privilege of collaborating…”
Alan Wasserman
Alan Wasserman
Tech Industry Leader
Tech Industry Leader
"Vik is tenaciously hardworking, and dedicated to the project and the team. When faced with ambiguity he takes ownership and dives deep"
"Vik is tenaciously hardworking, and dedicated to the project and the team. When faced with ambiguity he takes ownership and dives deep"
"Vik is tenaciously hardworking, and dedicated to the project and the team. When faced with ambiguity he takes ownership and dives deep"
Samantha P.
Samantha P.
VP Customer Success
VP Customer Success
Helpshift
“Vik is proactive and has a strong sense responsibility to complete any tasks given to him. His objective mindset enables others…”
“Vik is proactive and has a strong sense responsibility to complete any tasks given to him. His objective mindset enables others…”
“Vik is proactive and has a strong sense responsibility to complete any tasks given to him. His objective mindset enables others…”
Yuji Ukai
Yuji Ukai
Director of Project Management
Director of Project Management
CADDi
“Passionate intelligence is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Vik. I've had the pleasure of knowing Vik for one year, during…”
“Passionate intelligence is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Vik. I've had the pleasure of knowing Vik for one year, during…”
“Passionate intelligence is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Vik. I've had the pleasure of knowing Vik for one year, during…”