
Timeline
About me
Senior Data & AI Product Manager | Microsoft | Brane AI | UC, Berkeley | 16K Follower
Education

Vikas high school
2007 - 2008Ssc higher education/higher education administration 81
Sri chaitanya college of education
2008 - 2010Intermediate education mathematics, physics and chemistry 90.8.webp)
Vnr vignana jyothi institute of engineering and technology (vnrvjiet)
2010 - 2014Bachelor of technology (b.tech.) 76.62
Indian institute of management, kozhikode
2017 - 2019Pgp business, management, marketing, and related support servicesRelevant 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 - 2022Berkeley'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 2015Co-founderCo-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 2017Product analystProject: 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 2018Product 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 2021Associate 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 2022Technical product managerLed 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 2023Product 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 - nowData and ai product managerFor 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
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Prompt engineering for chatgpt
Vanderbilt universityMar 2024 - View certificate

Fundamentals of digital marketing
Google digital unlockedOct 2018 - View certificate

Finops certified practitioner
The linux foundationMar 2023 - View certificate

Product management first steps
LinkedinJan 2023 - View certificate

Customer business outcomes skilled practitioner
MicrosoftMay 2022 - View certificate

Scrum: the basics
LinkedinApr 2022 - View certificate

Microsoft global hackathon 2022
MicrosoftAug 2022 - View certificate

Berkeley's artificial intelligence: business strategies and applications
University of california, berkeleySept 2022 - View certificate

“becoming a product manager: a complete guide” by cole mercer and evan kimbrell!
IibaFeb 2023 - View certificate

Scrum.org logo professional scrum product owner
Scrum.orgJul 2019 - View certificate

Agile foundations
LinkedinApr 2022 
Google analytics
GoogleApr 2019- View certificate

Finops certified practitioner
Finops foundationMar 2023 
Lean six sigma green belt (icgb)
Kpmg indiaOct 2017
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Akshay SharmaGlobal Winner - Global CyberPeace Challenge CyberPeasce Foundation May 2022 GCC Creating Impact Through Innovation 120+ Countries and 14.3 Million People reached.
- Awarded to Akshay SharmaGlobal 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 SharmaNational 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 SharmaZurich Risk Zurich Risk Management Sep 2019
Volunteer Experience
AI Product Advisor and Long Term Mentor
Issued by Preplaced on Apr 2022
Associated with Akshay SharmaCo-Founder
Issued by The Stare on Mar 2023
Associated with Akshay SharmaCo-Founder
Issued by Career Rise on Feb 2020
Associated with Akshay SharmaBeyond Sharma
Issued by Personal Growth | Self Employed on May 2019
Associated with Akshay SharmaCo-Founder
Issued by Student Force on May 2013
Associated with Akshay SharmaGeneral Secretary
Issued by MY INDIA TOMORROW on Feb 2015
Associated with Akshay SharmaInfrastructure Committee Member
Issued by Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode on Jan 2018
Associated with Akshay SharmaTreasurer (ADP)
Issued by Toastmaster Global on Dec 2016
Associated with Akshay SharmaMember
Issued by ISOI VNR VJIET on Oct 2010
Associated with Akshay Sharma
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