Product and Service Management Club, commonly known as the PSM Club is a bridge between the students and the product industry. In collaboration with UBC’s esteemed faculty, alumni, and the career center, the club aims to enhance exposure to the business community through a series of speaker events, company tours, case competitions, workshops, and networking events.
In the past, the PSM club has invited guest speakers from companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Hootsuite, Lululemon, Grammarly, and many more, who have taken sessions with the cohort members imparting immense knowledge about Product Management and Marketing. The topics of these sessions have ranged from understanding what a typical day looks like for a product manager or a marketer to preparing for internships and full-time jobs.
Co-President: Nipunika Jain
Nipunika is a self-proclaimed tech geek who turned her passion for AI into a decade-long journey of building enterprise-scale solutions. With a unique blend of deep technical expertise and business acumen, she's the kind of person who gets equally excited about reading the latest AI research papers and translating complex technologies into business value. Her track record includes developing LLM-based chatbots, fraud detection systems, and demand forecasting engines that have delivered millions in business impact.
Beyond her professional pursuits, she's an avid blogger who writes about everything from latest tech innovations to leadership lessons. When she's not deep-diving into research papers or experimenting with new AI models, you might find her penning down poems or exploring the philosophical aspects of decision-making. Through the PSM club, Nipunika aims to create an environment where technical expertise meets business innovation, helping fellow MBA students navigate the exciting future of product management in an AI-driven world.
Co-President: Rukshani Seneviratne
Rukshani started her career as a Business analyst and with over 6 years of professional experience she became a product manager. She has a proven track record of driving innovation and delivering customer centric solutions in the ed-tech industry focusing SaaS and B2B products.
Rukshani is passionate about creating products that solve meaningful problems while fostering innovation and excellence. Her strengths lie in critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication, enabling her to align cross-functional teams and deliver impactful results.
Rukshani is a kandyan dancer which is a traditional dance type in Sri Lanka. Apart from dancing, Rukshani enjoys reading, playing with her pets and connecting with the broader tech community outside work. As co-president of the PSM Club, she is dedicated to supporting her peers through workshops, networking events, and skill-building initiatives, helping them successfully transition into product management roles after their MBA.