Aakanksha Raj

About Aakanksha Raj

I am passionate about creating products that solve real problems for users and deliver value for businesses. As a Senior Product Manager at Microsoft IDC, I am working on delivering AI-powered experiences as a part of the Microsoft Teams product team. I have 8+ years of experience in IT industry, with 6+ years of experience in product management, working on various Microsoft products such as Teams, Viva Goals and Visio. I have keen interest in the fields of AI, data analytics, user experience design and product marketing. I possess a strong background in product strategy, customer engagement, stakeholder management, PRD writing, wireframing and prototyping, UX research and design, quality assurance, go-to-market strategy, prompt engineering I hold an MBA from IIM Calcutta, a MIM from CEMS WU Vienna, and a B.Tech. in Electronics and Communications from NIT Nagpur. My academic background, combined with my professional experience, equips me with a unique perspective and a robust skill set. Beyond my professional life, I am an avid reader, a poet at heart, and a culinary experimenter. I believe in continuous learning and am always eager to connect with like-minded professionals.If you’re interested in learning more about my work or exploring potential collaborations, feel free to reach out to me on LinkedIn. Let’s connect and drive innovation together!

Experience

1. Senior Product Manager

   Microsoft

   Mar 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Product- Microsoft Teams (Search)• Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives to enhance the Files Search, within chat and within compose search experiences in Microsoft Teams, improving user satisfaction. • Directed the integration of new messaging content types, streamlining communication within Teams. • Collaborated with engineering, design, and marketing teams to align product vision and execution, fostering innovation.

Education

• Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology

  Bachelor’s Degree, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  2011 — 2015

• Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2017 — 2019

• CEMS - The Global Alliance in Management Education

  MIM | WU Wien

  2018 — 2019

Skills

• Ms Sql
• Verilog
• Pspice
• C
• Programming
• Html
• Javascript Libraries
• Microcontrollers
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Analog Circuit Design
• Cognos
• Matlab
• C++ Language
• Core Java
• D3.js
• Python
• Javascript
• Java
• Arduino
• C++
• Plc Programming
• Microsoft Word
• Scada
• Vhdl
• Plc
• Microsoft Office
• Assembly Language Programming