Akshit Zaveri

About Akshit Zaveri

I am a dynamic product leader with a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Over the years, I’ve taken on diverse roles—Product Engineering Lead, Product Manager, Front-End Team Lead, and iOS Engineer—each contributing to my ability to solve complex challenges, build high-performing teams, and drive impactful results.Currently serving as a Product Engineering Lead, I’ve built and led the backend engineering team from the ground up over the last six months. From hiring and mentoring every team member to fostering innovation and adaptability, I’ve focused on preparing my team for a rapidly evolving, AI-driven development landscape. Despite not having formal backend experience, I’ve actively contributed to solving complex server-side challenges by guiding experienced engineers with strategic insights and problem-solving approaches.Beyond backend leadership, I’ve also- Built scalable processes where none existed and optimized broken workflows- Managed product roadmaps for multiple products to deliver high-impact features- Collaborated with finance, legal, sales, marketing, compliance, operations, engineering, and growth teams to align technical execution with business priorities- Identified cost-saving opportunities while driving growth strategies that accelerated business expansion.What Drives Me- Building teams that thrive on innovation and collaboration- Solving real-world problems through thoughtful product development- Creating processes that empower teams to work smarter and deliver faster- Preparing for the future of technology by encouraging adaptability and critical thinking.Key Skills & Expertise- Backend Team Leadership & Mentorship- Product Roadmap Management- Process Building & Optimization- Strategic Decision-Making & Cost Optimization- Cross-Functional Collaboration- Growth Strategy & Execution- Backend Engineering Guidance & Problem Solving- Agile Methodologies & Project ManagementI am deeply passionate about building impactful products and high-performing teams that are ready for the challenges of tomorrow. If you’re looking for someone who can lead with vision, solve problems with creativity, and deliver results with dedication—I’d love to connect!

Experience

1. Product Engineering Lead

   Winvesta

   Oct 2023 — Present · Surat, IN

   Established a reputation as the go-to problem solver for complex challenges across all departments, driving innovative solutions that improved processes and outcomes company-wide- Built processes from the ground up where none existed, creating scalable and efficient workflows that empowered teams across the organization to operate with clarity and precision- Revamped broken processes, salvaging and repurposing the good parts while eliminating inefficiencies, resulting in smoother operations and improved team productivity- Managed the roadmap for multiple products, aligning engineering efforts with business priorities and ensuring timely delivery of high-impact features that drove customer satisfaction and business growth- Relentlessly drove cross-functional collaboration, partnering with finance, legal, sales, marketing, compliance, operations, engineering, and growth teams to deliver seamless execution of organizational objectives- Played a pivotal role in strategic decision-making, identifying cost-saving opportunities and optimizing resources to reduce unnecessary expenses without compromising quality or efficiency- Acted as the backbone of the organization by proactively supporting every department in achieving their goals—whether it involved technical challenges, operational bottlenecks, or strategic growth initiatives- Contributed significantly to growth strategies, leveraging data-driven insights and market analysis to identify opportunities that accelerated business expansion and enhanced customer acquisition- Championed the end-to-end delivery of high-impact projects by aligning engineering efforts with business priorities and ensuring timely execution- Fostered a culture of excellence by mentoring team members, promoting accountability, and ensuring alignment with the company’s vision and goals.

Education

• Gujarat State Technical Examination Board

  Associate’s Degree

  2007 — 2010

• GrowthX

  Product and Growth Bootcamp

  2022 — 2022

• Ratna Sagar Jain Vidhyashala

  81.08%

• Gujarat Technological University

  Bachelor's degree

  2010 — 2013

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Jquery
• Project Management
• Web Services
• C++
• C
• Core Java
• Html
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Xml
• Java
• Sql
• Microsoft Excel
• Php
• Mysql