Akil Murali

About Akil Murali

With a seasoned background in product management and strategy, my journey at Fastly, where I currently serve as Vice President of Product, melds new business development with a vision for a more secure internet. Previously as Senior Director, I fostered strategic growth and fostered initiatives that improved our cloud security offerings. At the core, my mission aligns with Fastly\'s: to create a reliable, user-centric web experience. Our team\'s efforts are rooted in a shared dedication to innovation and excellence in the tech space, leveraging my competencies in leadership and market change to drive our organization forward.

Experience

1. Senior Vice President Product Management

   Scrut Automation

   Feb 2025 — Present · Palo Alto, CA, US

Education

• University of Tübingen

  Business, Language & Politics

• UCLA Anderson School of Management

  Mergers & Acquisitions Executive Program, Valuation, Negotiation, Due Diligence, Integration, Tax & Accounting, LBO, Private Equity

• University of Maryland

  BS, Computer Engineering, Entrepreneurship

• HKUST Business School

  Leading for Success Executive Program, Leadership, Strategy, Change Management, Marketing & Operations

  2013 — 2013

• Stanford University

  MS&E- Finance & Marketing

Skills

• Competitive Analysis
• Business Alliances
• Business Intelligence
• Product Strategy
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Business Development
• Salesforce.com
• Sales Enablement
• Entrepreneurship
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Mobile Devices
• Business Analysis
• Demand Generation
• Security
• Enterprise Software
• Product Marketing
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Strategic Partnerships
• Product Launch
• Partner Management
• Strategy
• Saas
• Cloud Computing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Market Research
• Product Management
• Analytics
• Business Strategy
• Product Requirements
• New Business Development