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Akash Jindal

Product Manager

Bristol, England, United Kingdom9 yrs 2 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Led AI & Data Innovation in a national-scale FinTech ecosystem.
  • Pioneered Dyson's first augmented reality experience.
  • Authored a comprehensive guide on product ownership.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a FinTech and Consumer Electronics Product Leader with expertise in AI and digital transformation.

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Core Skills

Product OwnerData EngineeringTeam LeadershipMarketingProduct ManagementUser Experience (ux)Servicenow

Other Skills

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)WorkshopsCommunicationCustomer AcceptanceRoad MapsMicrosoft OutlookBuilding TrustApplication Programming Interfaces (API)Business AcumenFunctional SpecificationsFinancial ServicesChange ManagementFinancial ResponsibilitiesClear VisionProblem Solving

About

I am a Senior Product Leader with deep expertise in AI Innovation, FinTech, and Connected Experiences. My career is defined by building high-impact proprietary software, bridging the gap between complex engineering capabilities—such as Generative AI, AR, and Cloud Infrastructure—and scalable user value. I am recognized for a strategic, data-driven approach, consistently transforming legacy infrastructures into modern, software-led ecosystems. Currently, I lead AI & Data Innovation within a national-scale FinTech ecosystem. My focus is on delivering Generative BI (Business Intelligence) platforms and unified semantic data layers that modernize how data is processed for millions of customers. This builds on a diverse background in deep tech, including leading New Product Innovation at Dyson, where I defined software logic for AR-guided spatial tracking, and optimizing platform readiness for Sony PlayStation’s global digital launch. Beyond product delivery, I am deeply committed to the intellectual advancement of the tech sector. I am the author of The Complete Guide to Product Ownership and have published peer-reviewed research on Edge-to-Cloud IoT architectures and ML-product lifecycles. I actively engage in the technology community through speaking, judging, and mentoring, driven by a passion to help the next generation of talent navigate the future of digital innovation.

Experience

Toastmasters international

Vice President of Membership

Apr 2024Oct 2024 · 6 mos · London Area, United Kingdom · Remote

  • Empowering individuals through confident communication and leadership within a globally recognized public speaking community.
  • 🔹 Reignited Member Engagement & Club Culture: Spearheaded initiatives to foster a vibrant, inclusive, and growth-oriented environment, significantly improving member participation and community bonding.
  • 🔹 Drove Strategic Membership Growth: Orchestrated digital marketing campaigns across social platforms and targeted email outreach, successfully boosting club visibility and attracting prospective members aligned with the club’s mission.
  • 🔹 Strengthened Onboarding & Retention: Designed a structured onboarding journey and implemented mentorship support to enhance new member experience, resulting in stronger retention and smoother integration into the club’s ecosystem.
  • 🔹 Built a Scalable Membership Framework: Introduced processes and engagement touchpoints that ensured consistent communication, member satisfaction, and long-term development of leadership and public speaking skills.
Team LeadershipMarketingManagementOrganizational LeadershipWorkload Prioritization

Lloyds banking group

Data Product Owner

Aug 2023Present · 2 yrs 7 mos · Bristol, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

  • Driving innovation at the intersection of data, compliance, and cloud transformation within one of the UK’s leading financial institutions.
  • 🔹 Led Strategic Regulatory Data Initiatives: Delivered high-impact data products aligned with UK financial regulations, enhancing reporting accuracy, risk transparency, and compliance posture. Played a pivotal role in prioritizing regulatory features and collaborating with business SMEs to ensure solutions met evolving governance standards.
  • 🔹 Contributed to AI Centre of Excellence (AI CoE): Supported the bank’s data-first vision by enabling scalable, AI-driven solutions across functions. Partnered with data engineering and analytics teams to provide expert delivery oversight for AI-enriched initiatives, helping operationalize advanced data products across multiple domains.
  • 🔹 Enabled Cloud-Led Digital Transformation: Actively contributed to the modernisation of data infrastructure through the migration of key assets from on-premise systems to Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Focused on redesigning and documenting data pipelines to support robust, future-ready architectures while maintaining performance and governance integrity.
  • 🔹 Streamlined Product Delivery in Complex Ecosystems: Defined and managed user stories, EPICs, and delivery priorities across squads, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance needs. Partnered with technical teams to drive continuous improvement and transparent reporting in a SAFe delivery environment.
Data EngineeringGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)WorkshopsCommunicationCustomer AcceptanceRoad Maps+33

Dyson

Software Product Owner - New Product Innovation

Sep 2022Aug 2023 · 11 mos · Bristol, England, United Kingdom · On-site

  • As a Product Owner within Dyson’s Innovation team, I played a key role in shaping the future of home technology through the development of cutting-edge products and seamless cross-functional execution.
  • 🔹 Pioneered Dyson's First Augmented Reality Experience: Led end-to-end development of Dyson CleanTrace, the company’s first in-home AR cleaning guidance tool. Delivered this innovation while on international assignment across Singapore, Malaysia, and China—bridging cross-cultural teams in UX/UI, hardware, and software integration.
  • 🔹 Spearheaded New Product Innovation (NPI): Played a core role in the development of Dyson WashG1, Dyson’s first dedicated wet floor cleaner. Collaborated closely with R&D, design engineering, and marketing to shape the product vision and drive it from concept through to prototype, aligning the roadmap with strategic market insights.
  • 🔹 Drove Cross-Functional Collaboration Across Global Teams: Acted as the linchpin between design engineering, UX, research, and leadership teams across UK and APAC hubs to deliver next-gen product initiatives under tight timelines and evolving technical constraints.
  • 🔹 Championed Agile Execution within a SAFe Environment: Led agile ceremonies and backlog prioritization (Epics and Stories) to ensure continuous delivery on high-impact features. Streamlined team workflows and optimized alignment across programs by embedding Agile best practices into daily execution.
  • 🔹 Influenced Executive-Level Product Decisions: Synthesized insights from market research, customer behavior, and technical feasibility to craft compelling presentations for senior stakeholders. Supported data-driven decision-making and secured leadership buy-in for multiple high-value innovation projects.
Customer AcceptanceRoad MapsProduct OwnerMicrosoft OutlookProduct ResearchProduct Management+26

Sse plc

Product Owner

Apr 2021Aug 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos · Reading, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

  • Played a central role in driving digital transformation projects within the energy sector, ensuring seamless delivery of scalable, customer-centric solutions.
  • 🔹 Liaised Across Disciplines for Digital Innovation: Acted as a key point of contact between NPI Design Engineering, UX, and Tech teams to streamline development and implementation of digital tools and services.
  • 🔹 Shaped Strategic Product Direction: Defined product roadmaps that addressed evolving business needs while balancing technical feasibility and user outcomes across a portfolio of transformation initiatives.
  • 🔹 Embedded Agile at Scale: Implemented SAFe frameworks, facilitated agile ceremonies, and prioritized backlogs to maintain delivery momentum and improve cross-team alignment and efficiency.
Customer AcceptanceRoad MapsMicrosoft OutlookBuilding TrustUser Story DevelopmentProduct Management+18

Sony interactive entertainment

Product Owner

Apr 2020Apr 2021 · 1 yr · London Area, United Kingdom · Hybrid

  • Contributed to the successful launch of the PlayStation 5 by leading service delivery and tech product initiatives within the ITSM and ServiceNow ecosystem.
  • 🔹 Delivered ITSM & ServiceNow Enhancements: Led global collaboration between UX/UI, engineering, and research teams to drive ServiceNow and ITSM capabilities for launch-critical infrastructure.
  • 🔹 Ensured Alignment for High-Stakes Releases: Orchestrated planning and execution of key platform features in sync with the PlayStation 5 timeline, ensuring reliability and readiness for launch.
  • 🔹 Streamlined Test Automation Workflows: Directed EPIC and Story backlog refinement focused on automation testing and quality assurance, improving delivery speed while balancing complex stakeholder priorities.
Microsoft OutlookScrumUser Story DevelopmentBusiness AcumenFunctional SpecificationsClear Vision+7

Soch(अंत ही आरम्भ)

Mentor - NGO

Dec 2019Jul 2023 · 3 yrs 7 mos

  • Supported high-impact social initiatives focused on health, inclusion, and sustainable development for underprivileged communities.
  • 🔹 Led Frontline Relief During Covid-19: Mentored a volunteer team to deliver essentials—food, sanitary kits, and medication—to over 1,000 families during the pandemic. Recognized with the Alert Award 2020 as a "Covid Frontline Warrior" for strategic impact and execution.
  • 🔹 Enabled Legal Structuring for Grassroots Impact: Guided the NGO through registration under Section 8 of the Companies Act, unlocking access to public donations and enabling strategic partnerships with local authorities.
  • 🔹 Advocated for Inclusive Infrastructure: Initiated and led Project Pride, delivering gender-neutral washrooms in collaboration with local governments, and partnered with mental health professionals to launch support and vocational programs for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Product ManagementUser Experience (UX)

Infosys

Associate Consultant

Dec 2016Apr 2020 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

  • Delivered cross-industry transformation projects across financial services, manufacturing, and agri-tech domains. Operated at the intersection of digital strategy, cloud platforms, and product development, supporting Fortune 500 clients.
  • 🔹 Delivered GDPR-Compliant Data Migration to Azure: Led the secure migration of 400K+ legacy records, including sensitive PII data, into Azure-based cloud pipelines. Established traceability, ensured compliance, and enabled analytics-ready infrastructure.
  • 🔹 Key Contributor to Manufacturing & IoT Centre of Excellence:
  • Worked within Infosys’ MFGADM (Manufacturing and Application Development) and the IoT CoE, focusing on industrial digitization and process optimization. Collaborated on next-gen smart manufacturing initiatives and developed proof-of-concept solutions to enhance productivity and predictive maintenance.
  • 🔹 Enabled Smart Shopfloor for Toyota:
  • Supported the digital evolution of Toyota's shopfloor operations by integrating IoT-led insights and user-centric applications. Enhanced efficiency through real-time data monitoring, device connectivity, and streamlined user workflows within a high-performance manufacturing environment.
  • 🔹 Contributed to Infosys Digi Agri Pilot Project:
  • Part of the core team behind Infosys’ AI-led Digi Agri solution—a pilot initiative aimed at transforming agriculture through cloud, IoT, and AI-powered data analytics. Enabled end-to-end tracking of agri-inputs and optimized decision-making for farmers by mapping weather, soil, and crop cycle data. Learn more →
  • 🔹 Harmonized Cross-Stream Business Processes:
  • Standardized operational workflows across three major business lines, aligning IT delivery with evolving business goals. Led stakeholder workshops, gap analyses, and release coordination to ensure synchronized delivery and minimal disruption.
Product OwnerProduct ManagementAnalytical SkillsProduct StrategyProblem SolvingAttention to Detail+3

Education

Chandigarh College of Engineering & Technology (Degree Wing), Panjab University

Bachelor’s Degree — Mechanical Engineering

Jun 2012Jul 2016

Udacity

Nano degree- IOS Development — Computer Science

Jun 2016Dec 2016

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