Hi, I'm Ardanu Wicaksono

Product Manager and Tech Builder with 5+ years of experience based in Jakarta, Indonesia. Specializing in Islamic Financial Technology and Tech Products Generally.

My Story

Based in Jakarta, I am a Product Manager dedicated to building tech that creates real value. I've spent the last 3+ years supervising product development and launching industry-first financial tools. Previously I have worked in various roles, specifically within Islamic Finance, I have since focused building products that impacts and benefits people.

I love the "0-to-1" phase—figuring out how to build products that people actually trust and enjoy using. While my roots are in financial innovation, I am currently doubling down on my technical skills to become a more versatile builder in the wider tech landscape.

Ensuring Business Impact

My strongest asset is a "business-first" mindset. Coming from a background in economics and finance, I build solutions that ensure long-term viability and move the needle for the organization.

Strategic Zero-to-One Products

Most of my career has been spent in the "blank page" phase. I specialize in navigating the ambiguity of early-stage products, from launching mobile banking apps from scratch to building operations for new ventures.

Continuous Growth

I am a builder who always upskills. I’m currently deepening my technical toolkit in engineering to bridge the gap between product and engineering, ensuring I can contribute as both a strategist and a hands-on partner.

My Experience

Hijra Bank

First-time PM, boosted acquisition efficiency by increasing install-to-verified conversions by 50%+. Managed diverse streams across growth, compliance, and sustainability, exceeded performance expectations.

Amani/Mulia Bank

End-to-end digital banking transformation, pioneering industry-first products like SRIA. I balanced strategic oversight with hands-on 'vibe coding' for internal tools while ensuring rigorous ISO 27001 compliance and mobile security

Side Hustle (Edtech)

Co-founded Tawakkal Finance, an Islamic Finance education platform, launching education classes with overall 300+ registrants. Developed a profitable product based on direct research with customers.

Past Projects

Scaled an informal financing business to IDR 3.5B+ in disbursements and currently building zero-to-one core banking system. I also help grew an online bootcamp to 2,000+ participants, supporting finance and operations.

Let's Connect

Currently, I'm most active on Linkedin, I try to post routinely on whatever I am learning or any resource I found helpful. Mostly relating to AI, Product Management, and Islamic Finance.

I am open to collaboration, opportunities, and general connections to those working in product, islamic finance, and discussing careers in general