Akash Chandra

Founder and CEO @InsightAI

New Delhi, Delhi, India

As the Founder and Chief Innovator at InsightAI, my role has been instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of InsightAI that encompasses ideation, hands-on leadership in development, comprehensive research, and overseeing business operations and sales at Insight AI - Strategic Vision: Ideated and led the development of a product recommendation bot-based solution for sales optimization and financial anomaly detection solution. - Product Development: Hands-on leadership in guiding a skilled team through the conception, development, and implementation phases of our bot solution. - Deep Research in Financial Fraud Analytics: Spearheaded comprehensive research into the application of AI and generative AI in financial fraud analytics and developed models for fraud analytics and reporting. - Industrial Use Cases: Conducted in-depth exploration of industrial use cases, tailoring our solutions to address sector-specific needs, enhancing productivity, and boosting profitability. - Business Operations and Sales: Integral involvement in overseeing all aspects of research, business operations, and sales, ensuring a seamless integration of innovative solutions into Insight AI's overall strategy.

Overall Event Coordinator, SMC (Asia's Largest Deep Tech Event) @Startup Master Class

New Delhi, Delhi, India

As the Overall Coordinator of Startup Master Class (SMC), Asia's Largest Deep Tech Event, I led the end-to-end execution of this high-impact platform, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to drive India’s National Missions. I spearheaded cross-functional teams, managed stakeholder engagement, and ensured seamless event operations—from curation to execution. With months of meticulous planning. The event hosted 500+ participants and focused on cutting-edge domains such as Quantum Technology, AI, Defence, and Geospatial, creating a powerful ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Founder @CenterStageAI

New Delhi, Delhi, India

- Led the end-to-end development of a cutting-edge Generative AI based content creator tool, leveraging Django and React to build the entire software stack. - Successfully deployed the application on AWS, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance for users worldwide. - Developed a diverse range of marketing content templates, including blogs, short posts, emails, and more, catering to various content needs and target audiences. - Integrated Google keyword research for SEO analytics and competitive analysis, enabling data-driven content optimization strategies and enhanced discoverability. - Incorporated IBM tone analytics for tone identification and analysis, providing users with insights into emotional resonance and engaging content creation.

Full Stack Engineer @Goldcast

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

* As a Full Stack Software Engineer at Goldcast, I played an important role in developing multiple features that helped to optimize the features in the platform. A few of my key contributions involved the development of a registration limit management API that streamlined the bulk registration process for events. * Additionally, I implemented a comprehensive Questions and Answers handling system that accounted for all edge cases, ensuring a seamless event experience. * I was also responsible for rectifying bugs in the post-processing script used for event data analytics. By leveraging my strong problem-solving skills, I was able to address the issue that arose in the script and ensured that the data being analyzed was accurate and reliable. * Overall, my work as a Full Stack Software Engineer at Goldcast allowed me to refine my skills in software development, problem-solving, and project management.

Product Engineer @udaan.com

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

* As a Product Engineer at Udaan, I worked on the development of an ETL data pipeline to seamlessly port accounting data from Tally to a DB server, all while preserving the critical logic of double-entry bookkeeping. Collaborating closely with my team, we integrated the backend for an account book management system as an integral part of the Udaan app using the Kotlin Dropwizard framework. * I also contributed to the successful database migration of accounting data to the company's database. * Additionally, I worked closely with a team of developers on frontend and mobile app using React Native. My focus was to provide an excellent user experience for Udaan's customers, enabling them to view their account books effortlessly. * In my capacity as a software engineer, I also implemented payment integration solutions for the booking keeping part within the app, that helped the customers to quickly and efficiently make invoice payments via the app, streamlining their overall e-commerce experience. * My work at Udaan has taught me the importance of integrating the most advanced technological solutions to provide top-notch e-commerce experiences.

Mentor | Advanced PostgreSQL @Republic of Zambia; IFMIS Project

South Africa

As an esteemed Educator, I had the privilege to lead engaging live sessions focused on advanced database management to a group of highly experienced senior-level team members. My expertise helped guide the team through comprehensive and practical implementation-based sessions, delving into advanced PostgreSQL concepts. * I covered an extensive range of topics, including Advanced PostgreSQL queries, functions, CTE, and triggers. My sessions also provided in-depth exploration of critical PostgreSQL features such as SSL authentication, Foreign Data Wrapper, B-tree and Hash indexing, views, and materialized views. * I also provided hands-on training on declarative and dynamic table partitioning, as well as inheritance - a vital aspect of PostgreSQL database management. The team received valuable insights into the nuances of physical, logical, and bi-directional replication, a crucial aspect of ensuring data availability and disaster recovery. * My sessions were designed to be thought-provoking and engaging, challenging the team to think critically and apply their newfound knowledge. With my guidance, the team acquired advanced PostgreSQL skills and knowledge, contributing to IFMIS' overall success in database management.

Founder and CEO @Wiztute Private limited

New Delhi Area, India

Corporate IT Training: * As the founder and leader of a successful corporate training firm for IT professionals, I spearheaded the creation of a cutting-edge platform that provided hands-on experience and live online lectures to hundreds of professionals. Our innovative learning management systems made it easy to stay up-to-date on the latest technologies and helped bridge the skills gap in the industry. * Our platform featured live online sessions, recorded video sessions, and user-friendly assignments and solution features, all of which were designed to help users learn effectively and efficiently. * Initially, our platform was used for delivering one-to-one live mentoring sessions for foreign language learning. However, we quickly realized that our technology was capable of so much more, and we expanded to deliver courses on ReactJS, PostgreSQL, and Android. * Our dedication to excellence did not go unnoticed - our company was shortlisted for prestigious incubation programs such as Y-Combinator, IIITD, and V-Incub8. As a leader, I was responsible for managing a talented team of 15 individuals, including 10 developers and 5 sales executives, to deliver top-notch corporate training programs and cutting-edge product development. Vakya (AI based english communicaiton application): * As the lead developer of Vakya, a vernacular conversation application, I developed a mobile based platform that enabled users to improve their English communication skills by using state-of-the-art technologies such as Universal Sentence Encoder, OpenNMT, and speech-to-text and could revolutionize the way people learn English. * Vakya also featured an innovative image-based dictionary that used image processing and dictionary JSON to give users the meaning of a word just by pointing their camera at it. In addition, we used the same image processing feature to analyze the grammar of a sentence, taking language learning to the next level.

Product Team Lead @Circle of Life Healthcare Pvt Ltd

New Delhi Area, India

* As a Product Lead at Circle of Life Healthcare Pvt Ltd, I was responsible for leading a range of critical projects that helped the company deliver innovative healthcare solutions. Leveraging my experience in data collection and processing, I oversaw the implementation of an ETL process that collected and processed data from a healthcare institution comprising over 11 lakh patients' data. * One of my key achievements involved the development of an antibiotic suggestion and differential diagnosis tool with voice-enable command. This cutting-edge tool helped improve the accuracy of patient diagnoses, enabling the provision of more effective treatment. * I also developed an internal tool for scrapping databases and filtering out relevant columns and tables based on common data parameters, which was used for machine learning modeling. This helped enhance the efficiency of data processing and analysis, improving the accuracy and effectiveness of the company's products. * Finally, I spearheaded the development of an interactive heatmap project for NITI Aayog, which was presented to the vice-chairman of NITI Aayog. The heatmap provided critical information on resource availability and ranking of district hospitals, helping improve healthcare delivery and resource allocation. * Overall, my work as a Product Lead at Circle of Life Healthcare Pvt Ltd allowed me to hone my skills in project management, data analysis, and product development while contributing to the delivery of cutting-edge healthcare solutions.

Senior Full Stack Engineer @Circle of Life Healthcare Pvt Ltd

New Delhi Area, India

* As a Senior Software Engineer at Circle of Life Healthcare Pvt Ltd, I led the development of several health tech projects that served important purposes to the customers. One of my proudest achievements was the creation of a full-stack interactive map product showcasing India's health statistics, which is now deployed on the website of Brookings.edu, a prestigious research think tank based in the United States. To make the product more accessible, I also developed an android app that enables voice-based search of maps. * I also designed an Infection Surveillance Unit, a groundbreaking monitoring and control unit that helps to identify and prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections. This innovative system had been piloted for testing at AIIMS, New Delhi, along with an android application that collects vital patient data and enables live flagging of infections. * In addition to these projects, I also created a Length of Stay and Revenue Estimation product for a healthcare institution that was deployed at Max Hospital, New Delhi. This product helps the hospital to optimize its resources and deliver better patient outcomes. * Finally, I devised cutting-edge techniques to convert 1 lakh free text to standardized 2000 names through NLP modeling programmed using an overlap of the Smith-Waterman & Needleman Wunch algorithm. This achievement demonstrates my mastery of advanced programming techniques and my ability to solve complex problems using technology.

Senior Software Engineer @M-snap Easy Pay Pvt. Ltd.

New Delhi Area, India

* As a Senior Software Engineer at M-snap Easy Pay Pvt. Ltd, I played a key role in developing and implementing cutting-edge payment processing solutions that have transformed the mobile and DTH recharge system in the PaySnap application. I was responsible for implementing mobile and DTH recharge APIs through Itzcash, QR scanning, and payment processing, FCM, and OTP from message using Broadcast receiver, enabling seamless and secure payments for customers. * I also developed an Android mobile application and integrated the Cellum Card Payment solution, providing customers with a streamlined and convenient payment experience. My technical expertise and attention to detail were critical in ensuring the app was user-friendly and easy to use. * One of my most significant achievements was successfully setting up the UPI communication channel and testing the UPI APIs for PaySnap. As the main technical representative for PaySnap, I played a vital role in meetings with industry leaders such as Airtel Payment Bank, Delhi Interoperable Multi-Model Transport System (DIMTS), Chhattisgarh Co-operative Bank, and Bill Desk. My ability to communicate complex technical details to non-technical stakeholders was essential in building strong partnerships and driving the success of the company. * Overall, my experience at M-snap Easy Pay Pvt. Ltd has equipped me with the technical skills, industry knowledge, and communication abilities necessary to succeed in the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of payment processing.

Senior Software Engineer @Persistent Systems

Pune Area, India

• Worked on the web interface development for a U.S. based client. • Cordinated with a team to plan the arhitecture for the product development using the dojo framework of client.

Android Application Developer (Intern) @M-Snap Easy Pay Pvt Ltd

New Delhi Area, India

1) . Consumer Payment Application Worked on a Consumer based mobile payments application and implemented the following: - Implemented a Bill cart using SQLite Database, Event Bus and RecyclerView that could be used for the M-commerce Marketplace and Recurring Bill Payments. - Transaction dashboard to view the previous transaction. - Implemented push notification for sending or receiving payments through GCM with SNS feature of Amazon Web Services. - Secure login and Authentication. - Implemented the feature of catching the OTP on the fly using the Broadcast Receiver to eliminate the process of user entering the OTP for phone number validation. - Implemented the QR code Generation and Scanning feature, where the data was secured with AES Algorithm Encryption. 2). Merchant Mobile Application Worked on a Merchant based mobile application and implemented the following: - Transaction Dashboard for merchant. - Request payments portal for the merchant. - Notification alerts for the successful payments. - Secure login and authentication for the registered merchants. - Implemented the OTP catch on the fly functionality. 3) . Developed the Web landing Page for Paysnap by using the Bootstrap UI template. 4) . Unified Payment Interface - Did an extensive study on the Unified Payments Interface, through the document provided by NPCI, getting the details about the technical architecture, APIs, Virtual Address, Security considerations. - Prepared a presentation on UPI and different proposals for integration with PSPs (currently banks).

Summer Intern @National Entrepreneurship Network

Banglore

1).Organizing online sessions Organized online sessions on Building Customer Loyalty Using social media, Alternate sources of funding for start-ups, Risk Management and Device your marketing strategy, which involved a study on the topic, connecting to the experts or serial entrepreneurs to be the panelists at the online session, connecting to the growth stage entrepreneurs to be the case study entrepreneurs at the session, preparing the write up for the promotions of the sessions and also hosted the online sessions. 2).Data analysis of start-ups and entrepreneurs. Did a case study on all the growth stage entrepreneurs who had presented their business as case study during the online sessions, deriving out the information on revenue, job creations (direct through hiring and in-direct through outsourcing), and the impact of the online sessions. 3).Data Consolidation of the mentors. Consolidated the data of all the experts, investors and serial entrepreneurs, providing information who were connected to NEN as mentors. 4). Profiling mentors and entrepreneurs. Collected data on the mentors connected to NEN through SAP-mentorship program for the web page profiling. 5). Mentorship engagement tracking. Did various post mentorship engagement calls to keep a track of the engagement, and also to know what other changes can be made to improve it.

Marketing Internship @Bookswagon

1). SWOT Analysis Did the SWOT (Strengths Weakness Opportunities and Threat) Analysis for the online retail stores, Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal, Homeshop18, Crossword.in and ABEbooks.com, to identify the favorable and unfavorable factors of the competitors. 2). Social Campaign Published an article on ‘Reuse of Plastic bottles’ as a Social Media Campaign under Bookswagon.com as part of the marketing projects. 3). Content Writing Wrote articles on ‘How to buy stationary products online?’ a guide to customers, as a part of the online marketing project. Wrote reviews of 14 books, to be published on the website as a part of online marketing projects. 4). Bookswagon.com Survey Promoting the Bookswagon.com survey Questionnaire and getting it filled by the colleagues, for the analysis of the online books stores. 5). Social Media Promotions Was involved in different ways for the promotion of Bookswagon.com by inviting more and more people to join the Bookswagon FB page, sharing and promoting different articles of Bookswagon.com

Head, Industrial Relationship @PoWER(Promotion of Work Experience and Research)

IIT kanpur

- Managing every aspect of Industrial relationship under PoWER. - Contacting various Kanpur based companies ,to consult then on their technical problems. - Organized UTTHAN , an event at IIT Kanpur , that provides the Kanpur based companies to discuss their problem for efficient solution.

Marketing Intern @Svagatagami (NGO)

IIT Kanpur

- Prepared a database of all Kanpur based companies and NGOs, working towards helping mentally and physically disabled children. - Identified the areas of publicity and prepared brochures for the companies, faculties and the alumni of IITK. - Organized a 3 day collection drive, procuring an amount of 35000 INR to be implemented for the projects.

Senator @ Student General Council ( Student Gymkhana ) @Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

IIT Kanpur

- Been a part of the student administrative body at IIT kanpur

GrowthX®

Lucknow Public School

Physics, Chemistry,Mathematics,C++

Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

Bachelor of Technology

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Postgraduate Degree · Applied Statistics

Startup Leadership Program

Fellow · Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

The University of Texas at Austin

PGP - Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning