# Akshay Singh - Profile Data ## Current Title: AI & Product Strategy Leader > IIT & IIM Alumnus | AI Implementation | Product Strategy | Growth Operations | Business Leader > Location: Bangalore, India ### Summary My journey began at Tata Steel, a system-driven 150-year-old organization, where I learned the fundamentals of scale and operations. Seeking agility, I moved to high-growth startups like Flipkart and Curefit, where I built cross-functional expertise bridging business objectives with tech-driven solutions. This diverse experience culminates in my current role at OC Academy, where I lead both Content and Product Strategy, blending operational rigor with agile product development to drive AI-led innovation and scalable user experiences. ### Key Links - **LinkedIn**: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshay-singh-a435393b - **WhatsApp**: https://wa.me/917049298825 - **Email**: akshay090592@gmail.com - **App (Play Store)**: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mindweave.ai.app - **Google Developers**: https://developers.google.com/profile/u/singhakshay - **GitHub**: https://github.com/akshay090592-cmd - **Credly**: https://www.credly.com/users/akshay-singh-iimraipur --- ### Skills & Expertise AI Strategy, Product Sense, Process Automation, Growth Operations, Cross-Functional Leadership, Go-To-Market, Product Analytics, User Journey Mapping, Program Management, E-commerce Strategy, Data Analytics, Platform Growth, Stakeholder Management, Scripting & Automation, Business-to-Business (B2B). --- ### Career Work Experience #### OC Academy **Associate Director - AI & Product Strategy** (Nov 2023 – Present) Leading the convergence of Content and Product strategy. I leverage my background in business operations to define product roadmaps that solve real-world bottlenecks. By integrating AI tools into daily workflows, I’ve built systems that automate content pipelines, enhance user experiences, and directly impact the bottom line. - AI Tutoring Agent: Developed an AI-powered tutor utilizing proprietary course material for accurate, context-aware doubt clearance, enhancing the student learning experience. - Automated SEO & Content Workflow: Created an automated SEO and GEO-optimized blogging pipeline, establishing a consistently well-ranked healthcare educational blog for Indian doctors that successfully drives up organic traffic. - AI & Automation: Enabled organization-wide AI adoption by introducing tools like Gemini AI, n8n, AI Studio, and Midjourney. Automated processes across teams, reducing bandwidth on routine tasks and cutting subscription costs. - Course Content Strategy & Product Management: Managed end-to-end course content creation and structure. Established cross-functional processes, SOPs, and tracking mechanisms to streamline product delivery timelines. - Scaled the startup from inception (0-1) to ₹40 Cr GMV within 2 years through strategic growth initiatives, feature rollouts, and operational excellence. #### Curefit – house of cult **Program Manager – Growth & Operations** (May 2021 – Oct 2023) Focusing on the intersection of user experience and revenue. Managed growth for 1P and 3P platforms by treating friction points as optimization opportunities—analyzing conversion funnels and collaborating with product & design teams to enhance the digital storefront and end-to-end user journeys. - Developed and executed product growth strategies for 1P and 3P platforms resulting in significant revenue increase. - Analyzed user behavior data and platform analytics to optimize conversion rates, CAC, and lifetime value. - Collaborated with product, design, engineering, and customer service teams to define product requirements and ensure a consistent brand experience. - Automated performance and revenue reporting pipelines across multiple tools for seamless stakeholder visibility. #### Flipkart **Key Account Manager** (Apr 2019 – May 2021) Managed the footwear category focusing on supply-demand dynamics and platform-level merchandising. Leveraged market insights and user behavior data to shape inventory strategies and define feature improvements for a seamless buyer-seller ecosystem. - Executed category strategies, inventory planning, and targeted marketing campaigns driving strong sales growth. - Built data-driven relationships with high-growth seller accounts, acting as a strategic partner for their digital storefront success. - Authored scraping tools and conducted deep-dives into size-wise sales distribution to optimize platform-level reordering logic. - Received the Flipkart WOW award for exceptional cross-functional problem-solving and operational performance. #### Tata Steel **Manager Sales (Automotive & Special Products)** (Apr 2017 – Apr 2019) Started my career managing complex B2B client relationships in a highly structured environment. This role taught me the foundational importance of understanding customer requirements and delivering tailored solutions—principles I carry into every strategic role. - Forecasted customer demand, optimized inventory buffers and maintained share of business with 85+ ancillary accounts. - Collected payments on time and ensured zero overdue with each customer. - Onboarded new customers by negotiating prices, selecting channels, supplying trials and commercializing products. - Conducted B2B market research for mapping the demand for Shaped Blanks in the Automotive sector. #### ACC Limited **Deputy Manager** (Feb 2015 – Jun 2015) Supervised operations with a focus on efficiency and resource optimization. An early lesson that a robust process is the backbone of any successful operation. - Managed daily operator/machine allocation to optimize resource utilization. - Optimized daily data entry process and automated monthly reports generation, saving several man-hours per month. - Ensured safety of HEMM operators by enforcing routine vehicle check-ups and organizing safety talks. --- ### Projects & Portfolios #### MindWeave - AI Growth Mentor Independently conceptualized, developed, and launched MindWeave, an AI-powered mobile app designed as a personal growth mentor. It leverages LLMs to craft personalized learning paths, demonstrating end-to-end product sense from zero-to-one implementation. - Over 10k+ Downloads since June 2025 - Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mindweave.ai.app #### Fit Tribe : A Social Workout App (Personal Project) A gamified, jungle-themed fitness tracker app designed for team consistency and progressive overload. Built as a personal project to explore social gamification in fitness. - Panda Village Theme: Cute, engaging UI with specific mascots. - Team Goals: Collaborative weekly and monthly targets. - Gamification: Earn badges, maintain streaks, and unlock items. - Smart Workouts: Auto-suggestions for progressive overload. - AI Coaching: Personalized workout summaries via Gemini. - Offline Ready: Service worker integration. - Link: https://tribeworkout.netlify.app/ #### Collaborative Ops Platform (In-House CRM & Sales Tool) A comprehensive in-house CRM tool designed to streamline operations for Business Development, Sales, and Customer Support teams. It features separate views for distinct roles, enabling efficient data capture, automated reporting, and seamless cross-functional collaboration. --- ### Education - **Indian Institute of Management Raipur** (Post Graduate Programme in Management, 2015-2017) - **Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad** (B.Tech in Mining Engineering, 2010-2014)