Akansha Srivastav

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ABOUT AKANSHA SRIVASTAV

Passionate and analytical Global IT License Manager with 7 years of international experience in Software Asset Management (SAM), Microsoft Licensing, Adobe & Autodesk License Management, and IT Cost Optimization across Europe, America, Asia.Currently leading global software license optimization initiatives at PERI GmbH, Germany, managing over 54 subsidiaries worldwide and driving compliance, efficiency, and cost savings through ServiceNow SAM Pro, Snow License Manager, and Ivanti platforms.I specialize in Microsoft 365 licensing, including E5/F3 downgrade strategy, license model design, and Microsoft True-Up management, along with Adobe Creative Cloud and Autodesk license compliance. I am also responsible for enterprise-wide license harvesting across Microsoft, Adobe, Autodesk, and PERI internal software products, ensuring optimal software utilization.My work centers on strategic software license management — designing and implementing SAM process workflows, calculating the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and rolling out global downgrade license frameworks. I proactively identify unnecessary software installations and unlicensed applications to drive cost efficiency and strengthen IT license compliance. Additionally, I develop interactive Power BI dashboards and KPI analytics that provide data-driven insights into cost, utilization, and compliance trends, empowering leadership with transparent and informed decision-making.Recognized for my ability to bridge technology and business, I’ve developed and presented global licensing frameworks, reports, and process documentation to executive leaders — driving strategic decision-making and transparency.