Akash Agrawal — Product Manager

Innovative Product Manager with an MBA from IIM Bodhgaya in Finance & Strategy and a background in Telecommunication Engineering. Bridging the gap between technology and business strategy, I've honed my skills through diverse roles at industry leaders like Accenture, Cognizant, KPMG, and TVS Credit. My journey has taken me from a Software Developer to a Product Manager, shaping my expertise in data management, fintech, and strategic consulting. With 6+ years of experience working for products and clients across the US, UK, and India, I've driven impactful results across various domains including BFSI, Technology, Payments, and Consumer Lending. My proudest achievements include automating processes to increase efficiency and integrating Generative AI to save $ million annually. I'm passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Beyond my professional endeavours, I'm committed to giving back to society. I actively mentor underprivileged children, providing guidance on career development and essential skills. My interest in sustainability extends to waste management, where I'm always exploring innovative solutions. Are you passionate about technology, product management, or making a positive impact? Let's connect! Whether it's discussing the latest in Generative AI, strategizing for product-led growth, or brainstorming on sustainable practices, I'm always eager to engage with like-minded professionals. Reach out at akash.ag1508@gmail.com – who knows, our next conversation might spark the next big innovation! 😊

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech Product Manager with expertise in data management and AI-driven solutions.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 7 yrs 3 mos

Skills

Product Management
Payments
Data Management
Product Strategy
Strategy Consulting
Market Research
Fintech
Business Analysis
Software Development

Career Highlights

Led global rollout of Visa's B2B payment platform.
Integrated Generative AI, saving millions annually.
Expert in fintech and product management.

Work Experience

Cognizant

Senior Product Manager | Visa - Payments & AI/ML (1 yr)

Product Manager | Deloitte - Data & AI/ML (2 yrs 8 mos)

KPMG Global Services (KGS)

Strategy Consultant (7 mos)

TVS Credit Services Ltd.

Product Manager - Cards & Payments (5 mos)

Accenture

Business Analyst (2 yrs 7 mos)

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA at Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya

Bachelor of Engineering - BE at Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, BANGALORE

Akash Agrawal

Product Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India7 yrs 3 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Led global rollout of Visa's B2B payment platform.
Integrated Generative AI, saving millions annually.
Expert in fintech and product management.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech Product Manager with expertise in data management and AI-driven solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementPaymentsData ManagementProduct StrategyStrategy ConsultingMarket ResearchFintechBusiness AnalysisSoftware Development

Other Skills

AI/MLAPIASP.NETAccountingAnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BankingBusinessBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyBusiness WritingBusiness-to-Business (B2B)C#CardsChartered Financial Analyst

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Experience

Cognizant

2 roles

Senior Product Manager | Visa - Payments & AI/ML

Promoted

Mar 2025 – Present · 1 yr

Client - Visa | Product Manager leading global rollout of Visa’s B2B virtual card payments platform, focused on Authorization, reconciliation, onboarding, and automation. Drove 0 to 1 growth across multiple markets (US, SGP, AUS, UAE and CEMEA) with a user-first mindset.
Key achievements include:
Scaled platform to 4 global regions, unlocking $950B in B2B payment opportunity
Improved onboarding speed by 40%, boosting adoption by 33% and engagement by 25%
Reduced transaction time by 93% (from 15 mins to under 1 min) via API-based reconciliation
Led pods of 25+ across engineering, design, and QA to drive full product lifecycle
Worked across payments, finance, and UX to ship enterprise-grade SaaS experiences at scale.

PaymentsAI/MLProduct ManagementAPISaaS

Product Manager | Deloitte - Data & AI/ML

Jul 2022 – Mar 2025 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Client - Deloitte | Product Manager with expertise in Data Management for Deloitte's auditing and analytics platform. Led B2B SaaS innovation, defining product strategy and vision.
Key achievements include:
Automated processes: 50% reduction in user intervention, 72% increase in data upload efficiency
Improved UX: Enhanced error messaging for 30,000+ users, NPS increase of 18%
Integrated Generative AI: 40% reduction in auditor dependency, $Mn annual savings
Increased project efficiency by 15% through effective backlog management
Tracked 10+ KPIs for continuous improvement
Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features for a platform serving 100,000+ users and processing $40B in financial data annually.

Data ManagementAI/MLSaaSProduct Strategy

Kpmg global services (kgs)

Strategy Consultant

Dec 2021 – Jul 2022 · 7 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Strategy & GTM consultant in Deal Advisory and Digital Platforms, working with US and UK-based clients across M&A, product strategy, and growth planning. Specialised in product-market fit, opportunity analysis, and market entry strategy.
Key achievements include:
Conducted market sizing and GTM strategy for EV infrastructure, uncovering $Bn dollar opportunity
Led due diligence on 10+ acquisition targets, enabled 15% market share gain through strategic insights
Supported expansion into 3 new geographical regions
Skilled in primary/secondary research, financial modelling, business case development, and stakeholder workshops. Delivered BRDs, customer journey maps, and opportunity assessments for digital and infrastructure clients.
Work Streams:
Growth Strategy & Product-Market Fit
Mergers & Acquisitions (Buy & Sell Side)
GTM Planning & Opportunity Analysis
Commercial & Operational Due Diligence
Digital Platform Strategy

Market ResearchFinancial ModellingGTM StrategyStrategy Consulting

Tvs credit services ltd.

Product Manager - Cards & Payments

Jul 2021 – Dec 2021 · 5 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Product Manager specializing in fintech Payment Cards (Consumer Lending) with expertise in Go-To-Market strategies and conversion funnel optimization.
Key achievements include:
Conducted comprehensive market analysis, leading to new features that increased user base by 12% in 6 months
Implemented strategic action plan, resulting in 8% increase in monthly transactions
Optimized UX and communication channels, reducing customer onboarding time by 40%
Managed OKRs across cross-functional teams, increasing ROI by 7%
Skilled in identifying high-impact opportunities, increasing market presence, and meticulously tracking business and product metrics to drive growth and improve user experience in the payment cards and BNPL ecosystems.

Go-To-Market StrategyUser ExperienceFintechProduct Management

Accenture

Business Analyst

Nov 2016 – Jun 2019 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Business analyst for a leading Norwegian bank, specializing in requirement gathering, documentation, and solution presentation.
Key accomplishments include:
Automated insurance policy generation, reducing turnover time by 50%
Developed a scalable next-gen product, improving customer satisfaction scores by 20%
Mentored and managed a team of 5 engineers
Proficient in C# and VbScript, with a focus on improving efficiency and customer satisfaction. Experienced in communicating updates and reports to management and client servicing partners.
Demonstrated ability to lead innovative solution design and development while fostering team growth.

Business AnalysisC#VbScriptSoftware Development