Deepthi Akella

Product Manager

Hyderabad, Telangana, India7 yrs 1 mo experience
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Key Highlights

  • Led innovative fintech solutions at Paytm.
  • Expert in product strategy and user experience.
  • Recognized as a Rockstar Performer.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech Product Manager with strong expertise in digital payments and user experience optimization.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product Roadmap & StrategyDigital Payments & Fintech InnovationCloud-native Applications

Other Skills

Product ManagementMicrosoft ExcelUser Experience (UX)Software Product ManagementPayment SystemsWireframingConversion OptimizationUX Optimization & Conversion GrowthNew Product IdeasApache KafkaDeep LearningMachine LearningSoftware DevelopmentImage ProcessingArtificial Intelligence

About

A passionate Product Manager interested in solving problems with the help of Technology. Currently building Affordable Purchases through offers and EMI on Paytm PG. An MBA student from IIM Lucknow, passionate about how Digital Transformation and technology revolution are shaping tomorrow and leaving no industry untouched. Diving into the world of strategy ideation including launch plan and market entry with first-hand exposure through multiple projects with various organizations. Experienced Software Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the US health insurance industry. Skilled in the latest technologies such as Kafka, MongoDB, DevOps, Jenkins, SpringBoot. An engineering professional with BTech focused in Computer Science from IIT Bhubaneswar.

Experience

7 yrs 1 mo
Total Experience
3 yrs 6 mos
Average Tenure
4 yrs 1 mo
Current Experience

Paytm

2 roles

Senior Product Manager

May 2025Present · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Product ManagementMicrosoft ExcelUser Experience (UX)Software Product ManagementPayment SystemsWireframing+3

Product Manager

Apr 2022Jun 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • As a Product Manager at Paytm, I drive end-to-end product lifecycle management for high-impact fintech solutions, focusing on digital payments, affordability solutions. I specialize in product strategy, user experience, and data-driven decision-making, ensuring seamless integrations, enhanced user engagement, and business growth.
  • Key Contributions:
  • 1. Led the Affordability Suite (No Cost EMI, Offers, etc.) for E-commerce, Travel, Insurance, OEMs, and EdTech, optimizing their checkout experience and improving conversions.
  • 2. Launched and scaled multi-offer checkout solutions and reduced integration efforts by 50% through microservices-based architecture.
  • 3. Enhanced conversion rates by refining user journeys, implementing real-time monitoring, and introducing retries & nudges to reduce drop-offs.
  • 4. Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering, design, data science, compliance, and business teams to develop scalable and user-centric fintech products.
  • 5. My work involves deep engagement with merchants, B2B partnerships, and regulatory frameworks (NPCI, RBI) to drive innovation in fintech offerings, ensuring high adoption and compliance.
  • Core Expertise:
  • ✔ Product Roadmap & Strategy
  • ✔ Digital Payments & Fintech Innovation
  • ✔ UX Optimization & Conversion Growth
  • ✔ Data-Driven Product Management
  • ✔ A/B Testing & Experimentation
  • Recognized for my contributions, I was awarded 'Rockstar Performer'. Additionally, I was a finalist in the Paytm GPT Hackathon (Microsoft) for AI-driven marketing automation solutions.
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Education

Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Jan 2020Apr 2022

IIT Bhubaneswar

Bachelor of Technology - BTech — Computer Science

Jan 2013Jan 2017

Narayana Junior College

Intermediate — Science

Jan 2011Jan 2013

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