Akash Mishra
About Akash Mishra
Akash Mishra is a Manager at KPMG India, overseeing a team of 10 on a major steel plant expansion project valued at 16,000 crore INR. He possesses extensive experience in contract management, budgeting, and risk management, having worked on high-profile projects throughout his career.
Work at KPMG India
Akash Mishra currently holds the position of Manager at KPMG India. He has been with the company since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various projects and managing a team. His expertise in project management and risk assessment contributes to the successful execution of initiatives within the organization.
Experience in Project Management
Akash Mishra has significant experience in managing high-profile projects, including a steel plant expansion project valued at 16,000 crore INR. He manages a team of 10 as the Engagement Manager for this project. His background includes extensive work in risk management and change management, which he developed through managing projects worth over 1000 crore INR.
Previous Employment History
Before joining KPMG India, Akash worked at SoftwareONE as an MTWO Consultant for 10 months in Bengaluru. He also served as Senior Manager at KEC International Ltd. for 8 months in Mumbai. His earlier roles include positions at Larsen & Toubro, where he worked as Senior Engineer, Assistant Manager, Manager Construction, and Assistant Construction Manager over several years in various locations.
Education and Expertise
Akash Mishra has a strong educational background. He completed his BTech at the National Institute of Technology Raipur from 2006 to 2010. He pursued an Executive Post Graduate program at the National Institute of Construction Management & Research from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he attended the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore for an EPGP from 2019 to 2020 and participated in an international immersion program at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology in 2019.
Digital Transformation Initiatives
Akash has implemented four digital initiatives at a steel plant site, significantly contributing to its transformation into a hub of digital innovation. His structured approach to problem-solving emphasizes process innovations and standardization, which are critical in the construction industry.