Akash Kumar
About Akash Kumar
Akash Kumar is a Senior Product Manager at Drip Capital, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in product management and operations, with previous roles at companies such as Uber, Paytm, and Cognizant, and holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta.
Current Role at Drip Capital
Akash Kumar serves as a Senior Product Manager at Drip Capital, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product development and strategy, focusing on enhancing the company's offerings in trade finance. His experience in product management allows him to contribute effectively to the growth and innovation initiatives at Drip Capital.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Prior to his current role, Akash Kumar held various product management positions. He worked at Paytm as a Product Manager from 2020 to 2021 and then as Product Manager 2 from 2021 to 2022. He also served as a Growth Product Manager at Fluttr - Speak Your Heart for three months in 2015. His tenure at Uber included roles as Product Operations Manager from 2019 to 2020 and as a Management Intern in 2018.
Educational Background
Akash Kumar completed his MBA at the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, from 2017 to 2019. He also holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in product management.
Research Experience
In 2014, Akash Kumar worked as a Summer Research Fellow at Universiti Teknologi Petronas in Malaysia for two months. This experience contributed to his understanding of research methodologies and product development processes, enhancing his skills in the field.
Internship Experience
Akash Kumar gained valuable experience through internships, including a role as a Product Design Intern at the University of Northampton from 2014 to 2015. This internship lasted three months and provided him with practical insights into product design and development.