Akshay Dixit

About Akshay Dixit

With over 11 years of experience, I bring expertise in big data analytics and product management to my role as Senior Product Manager at Microsoft. Currently, I am driving the vision and execution of agentic experiences in Excel, transforming it into a true intelligent Copilot. My work focuses on enabling natural interactions, multi-step action systems, and transparent, predictable workflows for data analysis and decision-making. Previously, I led the Kusto connectors ecosystem at Microsoft, achieving substantial growth in adoption and community engagement. My mission is to empower users to seamlessly analyze and act on data, fostering trust and innovation through scalable, user-centered solutions.

Experience

1. Senior Product Manager - Excel

   Microsoft

   Jan 2026 — Present · Noida, IN

   Driving the vision and execution of agentic experiences to make Excel a true intelligent Copilot.Leading strategy for agentic workflows that let users analyze, model, and act on data through natural interactions—even on the go by building multi-step action systems that interpret intent, invoke tools safely, and maintain trust with transparency and predictable behavior.

Education

• Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Science

  2010 — 2014

• INSEAD

  Executive Education, Value Negotiation

• Kellogg Executive Education

  Kellogg School of Management, Insights & Analytics

Skills

• Java
• C++
• C
• Html
• Javascript
• Sql
• Microsoft Office
• C#
• Mysql
• Programming
• Windows
• Linux
• Php
• Css
• Python
• Microsoft Excel
• Photoshop
• Powerpoint
• Matlab
• Microsoft Word
• Educational Technology
• Asp.net
• .net
• Software Engineering
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Xml
• Data Structures
• Databases
• Software Development
• Jquery
• Cascading Style Sheets (Css)
• .net Framework