AKHIL MISHRA

Designed workflow diagrams and architectural drafts using OneLake and Medallion frameworks to enable scalable data flows for AI use cases like personalized recommendations and inventory optimization.

Led two cross-functional, cross-border teams to upgrade the Murex system for a major Indonesian bank and architected an end-to-end Bond SWIFT settlement pipeline with automated testing, saving $220K in project costs for two Malaysian banks.

Spearheaded product strategy and developed core features for India's first B2B barter marketplace, contributing to GTM strategy that supported $1M ARR growth and implementing a unified account management UX.

Built and scaled a farm-to-folk grocery delivery business to 6,000+ paying customers with 200% MoM growth and 120% recurring revenue increase within six months; secured a $50,000 international order.

Led market research and product revamp efforts that increased user engagement by 35% and reduced churn by 20% through A/B testing and UX improvements for an edtech platform.

Taught product development and entrepreneurship in the age of AI to RISD and Brown University students, delivering curriculum and lectures on modern product practices and AI implications.

Grade: 3.6

Master of Science in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence with coursework in advanced statistics, machine learning, big data, and predictive/prescriptive analytics; awarded the Dean's Excellence Scholarship.

Activities and societies: Head of Strategy and Marketing, Entrepreneurship Cell; Startup mentor and strategist at Atal Incubation Center; STEM teacher at Gramiksha (mentored ~150 students, contributed to reduced drop-out rates).

Bachelor of Technology in Computer and Communication Engineering with leadership in the Entrepreneurship Cell and mentoring roles at the Atal Incubation Center and NGO initiatives improving STEM education outcomes.