Chakra Akella

About Chakra Akella

Seasoned professional with experience in Managing teams, Product Management, Marketing & Business Development. His papers and the initiatives he spearheaded have been covered by reputed organizations such as ZDNet, EE Times, Environmental Leader & ABC News.Technical Skills: Deep understanding of Hardware & Software based solutions in data center and consumer electronics space. System Integration, Hardware, Power and Thermal Management, Algorithms, Operating systems, Programming, Identity & Security technologies, Cloud, Servers & Networking. Corporate Strategy, Strategic Planning, Business Development, People Management, Project Management, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Agile, Lean Startup Strengths & Background-Experienced in building partnerships within the AI software and tools ecosystem, NPU features, positioning, go-to-market strategies. Expertise in AI chip performance, tools, ecosystem development, and performance metrics- Headed efforts to enhance the effectiveness of a global, cross-functional team by implementing strategic processes and structures to improve collaboration and efficiency. Drove relationship-building within the company and across the industry to strengthen partnerships and influence key initiatives spanning IoT, Cloud & Automotive- Extensive expertise in CPU performance and power trade-offs, with a strong background in thermal engineering and energy efficiency. Well-versed in process and packaging technologies. Drove several complex projects with cross functional teams that involved performance and power tradeoffsProjects to Showcase Domain Expertise: Hardware, Systems & Architecture- Product Management on Platform Controller Hub (Chipset) and drove product optimization such as PCIe, SATA & High Speed IO as well as Low speed IO - As a Product Manager for Security, brought Secure Enclave to the Market- Drove the development of form factor optimized packaging for a key customer- Built a team for performance per watt measurement. Defined Intel\'s application power guidelines- Multiple projects on Air Cooling, Liquid cooling & Rack level cooling spanning companies such as CISCO, Intel & Sun Microsystems. Published multiple papers. Software, Algorithms - Development of Algorithms, system optimization, CPU Scheduling, Governor optimization for increasing the energy efficiency. Collaborated with Universities & internal research labs for defining best software practices- Developed multiple Automation tools to optimize data collection.

Experience

1. Gtm Strategy & Partnerships

   Arm

   Feb 2022 — Present · TX, US

   I lead strategic initiatives in the AI technologies and high-performance computing markets, with a focus on unlocking value in emerging AI markets—including Edge AI solutions. I identify and shape opportunities, while driving industry and ecosystem partnerships to accelerate adoption. I develop data-driven business strategies grounded in performance metrics and competitive insights, ensuring our offerings are not only technologically leading but also market-aligned and scalable.Partnerships & Ecosystem Development: Lead the engagements with Distributors. Build and manage strategic partnerships with industry leaders, startups, and ecosystem players to accelerate technology adoption and innovationMarket Intelligence & Future Readiness: Analyze industry trends, competitive dynamics, and innovation signals to guide strategic direction and long-term investments in AI. Lead the competitive analysis function to monitor and benchmark against industry peers, providing actionable insights to maintain a differentiated market position.

Education

• W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing

• Nagpur University

  B.E, Mechanical Engineering

• University of Arizona

  Master of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineer

Skills

• Business Analysis
• Strategy
• Engineering
• Electronics
• Product Management
• Team Leadership
• Competitive Analysis
• Program Management
• Microsoft Office
• Product Marketing
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Semiconductors
• Leadership
• Business Strategy
• Project Management
• C
• Product
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Linux
• Research
• Lean Startup