Akshay Rao

In my current role as a Product Analyst at DATAMATICS, I have been responsible for conducting in-depth competitive analysis, market research, and managing the product roadmap. By implementing innovative features and ensuring strategic alignment with business goals, I have contributed to increased market share and customer satisfaction. I excel in problem-solving, critical thinking, and effective communication, which have been instrumental in the success of product development.
I have a high level of proficiency in business analysis functions, including requirement gathering & analysis and integration of solutions. I am skilled in Agile & Scrum methodology, use case/user story elaboration, and product backlog maintenance. My areas of expertise include Product Management, Agile SCRUM, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Communication.
I hold a PGP in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from Great Learning, where I gained
knowledge and skills in AI, ML, and Deep Learning. Additionally, I have a B.Eng. in Electronics and Communication from Visvesvaraya Technological University.

 Possessing 9+ years of experience in Product Management, Product
Analysis, and Product Ownership, focusing on the analysis, design, and
development of enterprise products across various industries
 Currently serving as a Product Analyst at DATAMATICS, responsible for
conducting in-depth competitive analysis, market research, and managing the
product roadmap to ensure strategic alignment with business goals
 Demonstrating key skills and competencies in product management, problem-
solving, critical thinking, and effective communication, contributing to the overall
success of product development
 High level proficiency in business analysis functions including end-to-end process
of requirement gathering & analysis and integration of solutions
 Excels in driving product roadmap & lifecycle management across
assignments right from business requirements, design, development, functional
testing, product integration, configurations till final delivery of application &
artefacts
 Proven skills in capturing As-Is process, preparing functional specifications,
business process modelling, analysing the gaps and implementing solutions
 Skilled in Agile & Scrum methodology, use case/user story elaboration,
product backlog maintenance, sprint prioritization & elaboration,
process mapping, cost benefit analysis, impact analysis
 Areas of expertise includes: Product Management | Agile SCRUM | Problem
Solving | Critical Thinking | Communication | Artificial Intelligence | Machine
Learning | Prompt Engineering | Generative AI | OpenAI | Mind Mapping.

CERTIFICATIONS
 Feb 2020-Dec 2021: PGP in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning,
Great Learning
Courses: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
 Aug 2010-2014: B.Eng. (Electronics and Communication), Visvesvaraya
Technological University