Akshay Sharma

Akshay sharma

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  • Timeline

    Apr 2014 - Mar 2015

    Co-Founder

    Sri Auro-Aditi Institute
    Mar 2015 - Jun 2017

    Product Analyst

    ADP
    Apr 2018 - Jun 2018

    Product Manager (Intern)

    Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Private Limited
    May 2019 - Mar 2021

    Associate Product Manager

    Larsen & Toubro
    Mar 2021 - Feb 2022

    Technical Product Manager

    EY
    Mar 2022 - Apr 2023

    Product Manager

    Microsoft
    Current Company
    May 2023 - now

    Data and AI Product Manager

    Brane Group
  • About me

    Senior Data & AI Product Manager | Microsoft | Brane AI | UC, Berkeley | 16K Follower

  • Education

    • Vikas high school

      2007 - 2008
      Ssc higher education/higher education administration 81
    • Sri chaitanya college of education

      2008 - 2010
      Intermediate education mathematics, physics and chemistry 90.8
    • Vnr vignana jyothi institute of engineering and technology (vnrvjiet)

      2010 - 2014
      Bachelor of technology (b.tech.) 76.62
    • Indian institute of management, kozhikode

      2017 - 2019
      Pgp business, management, marketing, and related support services

      Relevant subjects: Information Systems, Computational advertising, Economics of Strategy, Six Sigma, Consumer behavior, Supply Chain, Data analytics with R, Integrated marketing communication, Financial managementActivities:• Asia winners & International finalist: Zurich Enterprise Challenge 2019• National runners-up: Capgemini L'Innovateur '18 • Represented Institute for SCG, Bangkok International business challenge conducted across 4 continents • National… Show more Relevant subjects: Information Systems, Computational advertising, Economics of Strategy, Six Sigma, Consumer behavior, Supply Chain, Data analytics with R, Integrated marketing communication, Financial managementActivities:• Asia winners & International finalist: Zurich Enterprise Challenge 2019• National runners-up: Capgemini L'Innovateur '18 • Represented Institute for SCG, Bangkok International business challenge conducted across 4 continents • National semifinalist: L&T OutThink '18 | AIWMI Credit Research Challenge 2019 | TATA Crucible Hackathon 2019Campus finalist: HUL IT Reboot, Value Labs, Exide Offered Capgemini E.L.I.T.E PPISocial Service• Awarded Appreciation certificate for Commendable Performance in Social Development program Show less

    • University of california, berkeley

      2022 - 2022
      Berkeley's artificial intelligence: business strategies and applications llm, ml & ai a+

      This artificial intelligence program helped me with basic applications of AI to those in business. While participants learn about generative AI's current capabilities and potential, they also gain deeper knowledge about the reach of automation, machine learning, and robotics.Module 1: Introduction - Artificial Intelligence and BusinessModule 2: Machine Learning BasicsModule 3: Neural Networks and Deep LearningModule 4: Key Applications: Computer Vision and Natural Language… Show more This artificial intelligence program helped me with basic applications of AI to those in business. While participants learn about generative AI's current capabilities and potential, they also gain deeper knowledge about the reach of automation, machine learning, and robotics.Module 1: Introduction - Artificial Intelligence and BusinessModule 2: Machine Learning BasicsModule 3: Neural Networks and Deep LearningModule 4: Key Applications: Computer Vision and Natural Language ProcessingModule 5: RoboticsModule 6: Artificial Intelligence StrategyModule 7: AI and Organizations: Building Your AI TeamModule 8: The Future of AI in Business Show less

  • Experience

    • Sri auro-aditi institute

      Apr 2014 - Mar 2015
      Co-founder

      Co-Founder (Sri Auro-Aditi Institute ) - Led the development of the schools’ growth plan for 6 years in collaboration with team membersforB2C- Initiated and executed the franchise-based model and increased operational efficiency by 50%- Achieved 40% year on year reduction in the organizational expenditures involved in the institution- Devised the business plan to establish Aditi Littil’s Play Schools with an initial capital of INR 25L

    • Adp

      Mar 2015 - Jun 2017
      Product analyst

      Project: ADP Tax Credits ServicesRole: Product Analyst (Individual Contributor) • End-to-End Ownership: Led product development, deployment, and monitoring, streamlining the employee screening to hiring process for US-based organizations applying for tax credits. • API Development: Designed and implemented robust APIs for efficient Tax Credits processing, improving system integration by 20%. • Requirement Management: Collaborated with stakeholders to modernize legacy systems, challenging and aligning business requirements to new system capabilities, reducing inefficiencies by 15%. • Innovation: Built the Report Configuration Console, a developer-friendly tool to configure Tax Credits reports via a UI, cutting report configuration time by 30% and enhancing team productivity. • Quality & Scalability: Ensured high-quality service and scalability of the product, enabling smoother hiring processes for clients across diverse geographies. Show less

    • Robert bosch engineering and business solutions private limited

      Apr 2018 - Jun 2018
      Product manager (intern)

      Product Management: Smart City/Smart Campus Solutions • Market Research: Led in-depth analysis of global smart city trends, identifying market opportunities and industry benchmarks. • Competitive Analysis: Evaluated the competitive landscape for smart city solutions in India and globally, identifying gaps for differentiation. • GTM Strategy: Designed and implemented go-to-market strategies tailored to various geographies, driving adoption and market entry. • Pricing & Business Models: Crafted scalable pricing models and business strategies to meet diverse client needs. • Feature Roadmap: Proposed innovative features and developed use cases for IoT-based solutions, aligned with target market requirements. • Vendor Collaboration: Identified and partnered with local and global vendors to optimize product costs and accelerate time-to-market. Show less

    • Larsen & toubro

      May 2019 - Mar 2021
      Associate product manager

      – Led the development of CRM Platform▪ Led the design and deployment of a CRM platform by unifying sales, marketing, CRM functions to track & manage the end-to-end lead lifecycle from Quote to Cash, Order to Cash, Record to Report▪ Improved operational efficiency by 25% by automating lead tracking, follow-ups, and digital material sharing, reducing manual errors and enhancing collaboration between teams and business units▪ Accelerated adoption by 20% by implementing a seamless onboarding process and creating product guides that aligned with user needs, enabling faster cross-functional integration▪ Defined and released the MVP for the feasibility engine by creating wireframes, product roadmaps & product requirement documents for the Agile sprint plan▪ Conducted user research, A/B testing, and data analysis on adoption and engagement trends using Power BI Show less

    • Ey

      Mar 2021 - Feb 2022
      Technical product manager

      Led End to End B2C Unified Healthcare Platform experience ▪ Built a digital B2B Web and mobile Unified Healthcare Platform for comprehensive digital healthcare solution by integrating teleconsultations, diagnostics, medical reminders, in-person consultation and home-based care▪ Developed and prioritized product roadmaps based on market research, user feedback, and competitive analysis▪ Increased patient engagement (DAU) by 18% with EHR and AI-driven health data analytics, real time tracking, preventive healthcare using predictive analysis, and Role-based access▪ Incorporated customer feedback from iterative product cycles in the subsequent launches to achieve a consistent GTV (Gross Transaction Value) of INR. 10 million per month Show less

    • Microsoft

      Mar 2022 - Apr 2023
      Product manager

      - Led Microsoft “Azure CostIQ” Migration tool platform experience▪ Spearheaded the development of “Azure CostIQ,” a pricing estimator and cost governance tool within Azure Cost Estimator, improving cost forecasting accuracy by 12% through ML-driven insights and analytics▪ Streamlined cloud budgeting processes for Fortune 500 clients, achieving a 20% reduction in decision-making time for cloud migration and aligning cloud resource allocation with business objectives▪ Developed business cases for customers, facilitating cross-selling and up-selling opportunities for Azure offerings, contributing to an estimated revenue impact of $10M+ annually▪ Delivered tailored cost optimization recommendations, empowering enterprises to maximize ROI & increase cloud resource utilization efficiency, addressing critical data sensitivity issues & reducing data breach risks by 10%▪ Enhanced cost comparisons across cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud) with ML-driven insights ▪ Focused on product roadmap, empowering customers with actionable insights, reporting, budgeting and forecasting, improving ROI, and ensuring strategic alignment between cloud resources allocation Show less

    • Brane group

      May 2023 - now
      Data and ai product manager

      For a product that helps users build technology solution using Natural Language▪ Led the New feature development of an advanced low/no-code platform, enabling real-time solution creation across retail, pharma, and various sectors through a natural language interface, by driving NPS/CSAT growth▪ Led the cross-functional team’s by directly managing 2 Product Owner & driving collaboration among Engineers team, Designers team, Marketing Specialists, Business Analyst, ML Engineer and Data Scientist▪ Collaborated with 18+ members across different stakeholder ensuring alignment with strategic product objectives- Led an Integrated ERP product for a major Mexican retailer (Promo AI and Pricing AI)▪ Led the development and deployment of an integrated ERP solution for a leading Mexican retail chain, unifying operations across 461+ stores & 6 warehouses, owed entire product roadmap towards enabling real-time visibility ▪ Build Promo AI , Pricing AI for decision-making across supply chain, procurement, inventory functions & POS▪ Optimized inventory management by implementing ML/AI-driven demand forecasting models and accurately aligning inventory with projected demand, reducing stockouts by 35% and cutting excess stock by 12% Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Akshay Sharma
      Global Winner - Global CyberPeace Challenge CyberPeasce Foundation May 2022 GCC Creating Impact Through Innovation 120+ Countries and 14.3 Million People reached.
    • Awarded to Akshay Sharma
      Global Winner - Ideas for Action by World Bank University of Pennsylvania Dec 2021 Our team was recognized as Global Winners in Ideas 4 Action (Africa edition) competition, hosted by the Zicklin Center at the University of Pennsylvania. The competition is co-hosted every year by Wharton Business School, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund. For the Africa edition, the theme was "Building Capacity to Combat COVID-19 in Africa.". The competition invited actionable ideas and holistic plans for helping the African nations minimize the impact of COVID-19 on… Show more Our team was recognized as Global Winners in Ideas 4 Action (Africa edition) competition, hosted by the Zicklin Center at the University of Pennsylvania. The competition is co-hosted every year by Wharton Business School, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund. For the Africa edition, the theme was "Building Capacity to Combat COVID-19 in Africa.". The competition invited actionable ideas and holistic plans for helping the African nations minimize the impact of COVID-19 on the economy. Our team presented a comprehensively designed, data-driven public policy model to an esteemed panel of World Bank representatives and eminent academics & policy experts, and were commended for their youth reskilling model. Recognized as Global Winners out of hundreds of 200+ longlisted proposals and the only team form India to make it to the global shortlist. Show less
    • Awarded to Akshay Sharma
      National Finalist - Global Management Challenge 2021 GMC Oct 2021 - Qualified as National Finalists in the 2021 edition of Global Management Challenge India - The World's Largest Strategy and Management Competition- Global Management Challenge is the biggest Global Event based on Business Simulation, participated by more than 30,000 University Students and Company Managers from more than 35 countries worldwide- Global Management Challenge is an Online Management Course accredited by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD)… Show more - Qualified as National Finalists in the 2021 edition of Global Management Challenge India - The World's Largest Strategy and Management Competition- Global Management Challenge is the biggest Global Event based on Business Simulation, participated by more than 30,000 University Students and Company Managers from more than 35 countries worldwide- Global Management Challenge is an Online Management Course accredited by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), Switzerland, with EOCCS Certificate- As of 2020-21, only 106 Programs have been recognized by EFMD with EOCCS Certificate Show less
    • Awarded to Akshay Sharma
      Zurich Risk Zurich Risk Management Sep 2019
  • Volunteer Experience

    • AI Product Advisor and Long Term Mentor

      Issued by Preplaced on Apr 2022
      PreplacedAssociated with Akshay Sharma
    • Co-Founder

      Issued by The Stare on Mar 2023
      The StareAssociated with Akshay Sharma
    • Co-Founder

      Issued by Career Rise on Feb 2020
      Career RiseAssociated with Akshay Sharma
    • Beyond Sharma

      Issued by Personal Growth | Self Employed on May 2019
      Personal Growth | Self EmployedAssociated with Akshay Sharma
    • Co-Founder

      Issued by Student Force on May 2013
      Student ForceAssociated with Akshay Sharma
    • General Secretary

      Issued by MY INDIA TOMORROW on Feb 2015
      MY INDIA TOMORROWAssociated with Akshay Sharma
    • Infrastructure Committee Member

      Issued by Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode on Jan 2018
      Indian Institute of Management, KozhikodeAssociated with Akshay Sharma
    • Treasurer (ADP)

      Issued by Toastmaster Global on Dec 2016
      Toastmaster GlobalAssociated with Akshay Sharma
    • Member

      Issued by ISOI VNR VJIET on Oct 2010
      ISOI VNR VJIETAssociated with Akshay Sharma