Akash Khandelwal
@akashkhandelwal1
I shape AI strategy, go-to-market narratives, and portfolio outcomes for enterprise clients.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
At Cognizant, I shape AI/GenAI platform direction and C-suite pitch narratives, translating technical capabilities into client-specific ROI stories. I also govern a GBP 8M GSK portfolio across 20+ transformation projects, using forecasts, variance analysis, vendor strategy, and Power BI/Power Apps automation to protect delivery and margin.
Previously at TCS, I helped win a multi-million-dollar EY Switzerland engagement, improved customer satisfaction by 20% for a 4.5M+ user health-insurance base, and improved mission-critical application performance by 18%. During my MBA internship at BlueMedix, I built go-to-market strategies for healthcare offerings and supported a telemedicine portal roadmap across 700+ centres.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Conducts global market and competitive research on AI/GenAI platforms, crafts C-suite pitch decks, and owns strategic planning and financial governance of a GBP 8M portfolio. Designed and rolled out Power BI and Power Apps automation products.
Strategy & Marketing Intern
BlueMedix
Apr 2023 - May 2023 (1 month)
Architected the go-to-market strategy for a branded retail-space offering and designed a generic-medicine strategy under the PMJAK scheme. Implemented an ERPNext telemedicine portal with a roadmap to scale across 700+ centres.
Helped win a multi-million-dollar EY Switzerland engagement by shaping the solution approach and optimizing the TCS BaNCS product. Delivered a 20% lift in customer satisfaction and drove remediation of architectural bottlenecks.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IIM Bodhgaya
Master of Business Administration, Marketing and IT
Grade: 6.37/10 (69.70%)
MBA in Marketing and IT from IIM Bodhgaya, completed in March 2024.
Heritage Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Technology, Electronics & Communications
Grade: 7.1/10 - 1st Division (Honours)
B.Tech in Electronics & Communications from Heritage Institute of Technology, completed in May 2019.
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