Akshaya S.
Product Leader | B2B and B2C SaaS | Shipping User-Centric Digital Experiences at Scale | AI Evangelist | UIUC Management Grad
- Role
- Product Manager - Digital Solutions at Hearst
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Akshaya S.
I’m a Product Manager with 10+ years of experience turning fragmented digital ecosystems,…
Experience
Product Manager - Digital Solutions
Dec 2023 — Present · NY, US
Ecosystem Digital Transformation -Created synergies through bespoke strategy, solutions, and technology enablement to consolidate 100+ B2B and B2C websites in the EMEA region into a unified ecosystem.Lead the initiative to unify disconnected digital experiences into a centralized, scalable ecosystem, establishing a single source of truth for streamlined maintenance and a seamless customer experience. Aligned the transformation with a broader multi-year roadmap, enhancing operational efficiency and long-term digital scalability. Enterprise Design System - Successfully launched a multi-brand design system from the ground up, leveraging AI-powered tools to accelerate component creation, documentation, and adoption. Built a Figma toolkit, reusable UI components, and a scalable design token system, driving faster time-to-market, design consistency, and engineering efficiency across teams.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure strategic alignment, driving seamless integration of the design system across various projects.Developed component strategy for creating versatile, reusable components that integrate seamlessly across multiple CMS, focusing on flexibility, scalability, and easy maintenance, while establishing a scalable design token system for consistent styling. Created robust governance policies and adoption strategies, ensuring smooth implementation, while continuously updating training materials to support effective system usage and best practices across teams.
Education
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Master of Science - Business Management
Anna University
Bachelor of Technology - BTech
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