Senior AI & Data Product Manager

Akkshay Sharma

Building AI-powered products at Microsoft. Transforming careers through mentorship with 10+ years of industry experience.

I am committed to being your mentor until you achieve your dream job. Mentored 1000+ professionals and helped 100+ transition to Product and Consulting domains.

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Akkshay Sharma - Senior AI & Data Product Manager at Microsoft
IIM

IIM Kozhikode

MBA Alumni

130+

Mentees

Professionals guided

21,000+

Minutes

Of mentoring time

5.0

Rating

From 29 reviews

10+

Years

Industry experience

About

Who I Am

I'm a Senior AI and Data Product Manager at Microsoft, with previous experience at EY, Larsen & Toubro, and Bosch. I hold an MBA from IIM Kozhikode and have built my career at the intersection of technology, strategy, and product development.

With over 20,000 followers on professional networks and experience as a Course Creator at Unstop, I am passionate about sharing knowledge and helping others achieve their career goals. My approach combines structured planning, mock interviews, and personalized resources tailored to top companies.

Location

Telangana, India

Languages

English, Hindi, Telugu

Focus

AI/ML, Data Products

Career Journey

Experience

Current

Senior AI & Data Product Manager

Avalara

Mar 2025 — Present

Leading AI-first product strategy for Managed Compliance Platform, embedding real-time fraud detection and compliance tracking for global enterprises.

AI Platform Product Manager

NSL (Brane AI) Enterprises

May 2023 — Mar 2025

Led development of AI-powered B2B SaaS platform for financial risk management, achieving 30% increase in customer adoption.

Data and AI Product Manager

Microsoft

Feb 2022 — Apr 2023

Owned end-to-end development of Azure Cloud Migration Tool, delivering 25% improvement in forecast accuracy and 20% reduction in decision-making time.

Product Manager

Ernst & Young (EY)

Mar 2021 — Feb 2022

Built 0-to-1 AI-powered B2C product for digital banking, increasing market penetration by 15% and customer satisfaction by 35%.

Associate Product Manager

Larsen & Toubro (L&T)

May 2019 — Mar 2021

Led smart city initiative with IoT-based solutions, securing contracts worth $5M through strategic business development.

Product Analyst

ADP Pvt. Ltd.

Mar 2015 — Jun 2017

Spearheaded Tax Credits Services product, improving data processing speed by 50% and reducing report generation time by 60%.

Academic Background

Education

AI & Business Strategies

UC Berkeley

2022

MBA

IIM Kozhikode

2017 — 2019

B.Tech

JNTU

2010 — 2014

Expertise

Skills & Tools

Technical Skills

Agile Product Development Strategic Thinking Market Research Analytics User Design

Leadership & Communication

Teamwork Competitive Analysis Google Analytics Risk Management Stakeholder Management

Tools & Certifications

JIRA Confluence Trello Asana Notion PSPO Certified

Testimonials

What Mentees Say

5.0 from 29 reviews

"It was a very insightful session and I came to know what is important for the interview. Thanks for the resources. The friendly nature of Akshay was great."

A
Anurag
1 year ago

"He listens about our background and experience and suggests what are the things it takes to reach there. He has a structured plan for people interested to learn based on their knowledge levels."

P
Prabhakaran
1 year ago

"Akshay explained everything in a very clear and planned manner. He addressed all my doubts and concerns. I would highly recommend others to get his mentorship."

S
Sheetal Choudhary
1 year ago

"Akshay was crystal clear with approach, identified right goals that are progressive and that would set stage for long-term value add. Looking forward to working with Akshay as mentor."

K
K Akhil
2 years ago

Mentorship Program

Your Path to Success

A structured, personalized approach to help you achieve your dream job in Product Management, Business Analysis, or Consulting.

What You Get

  • Personalized weekly plans tailored to your goals
  • Mock interviews with feedback from industry experts
  • Resources and materials from top companies
  • 1:1 sessions for doubt clearing
  • Resume and profile optimization
  • Long-term mentorship until you succeed

Who Can Join

Working Professionals

Looking to transition to Product Management

Freshers

Aspiring to start a career in PM

Business Analysts

Wanting to move to product roles

Get Started

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The Mentorship Promise

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Exclusive mentor with proven track record

Money Back

100% refund in 7 days if not satisfied

Flexibility

Change mentors at zero additional cost

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