About Product Development
Building a prototype is one thing. Making it useful is another.
The Product Development vertical works on ideas and projects that have the potential to be developed further. Teams think about the problem they are solving, who the solution is for, how it should work, what needs improvement, and how feedback can make the product better.
The process involves research, design, building, testing, feedback, and a lot of iteration.
Because good products are rarely built perfectly on the first try.
“Idea to product in 8 weeks. That's the Product Development standard.”
Roles & Responsibilities
Product Manager
Drives the product roadmap — user research, feature prioritization, sprint planning, and stakeholder communication.
Full-Stack Developer
Builds and maintains the software core — frontend, backend, APIs, and cloud infrastructure.
Hardware Engineer
Designs, fabricates, and tests physical product components using the Hardware Lab.
UX Designer
Owns the user experience — wireframes, prototypes, usability testing, and final visual design.
QA & DevOps
Ensures product stability — automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment management.
Projects & Initiatives
CIE Mobile App
ActiveCross-platform app for CIE members — event updates, project submissions, and community feed.
Smart Campus Sensor Network
ActiveIoT network monitoring energy consumption across MLRIT buildings with a real-time dashboard.
InvestorMatch Platform
UpcomingWeb platform connecting student startups with angel investors and seed-stage VCs.
MLRIT Alumni Network
CompletedPlatform enabling alumni-student mentorship, job referrals, and community connections.
Inventory Management System
CompletedInternal tool managing CIE's equipment inventory, bookings, and maintenance logs.
Events & Gatherings
Sprint Review
Bi-weeklyTeams demo their latest sprint output to mentors for structured feedback and direction.
Product Demo Day
QuarterlyShowcase event where PD teams present completed products to investors, alumni, and faculty.
Hardware Hackathon
Annual48-hour hardware build event using the CIE Hardware Lab — open to all MLRIT students.