Akhil Singhal
About Akhil Singhal
Akhil Singhal is a Program Manager at Mastek in Mumbai, with extensive experience in cost management, project management, and investor relations.
Current Role at Mastek
Akhil Singhal is currently employed at Mastek as a Program Manager based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various programs and managing different stakeholders, including college professors, students, vendors, internal and external jury, mentors, and C-suite executives. His involvement in the Deep Blue AI/ML Buildathon highlights his capability in program supervision and team leadership.
Previous Roles in Tech and Management
Akhil Singhal has amassed significant experience in the technology and management sectors through his prior roles. He served as Head of Cost Management at LTI - Larsen & Toubro Infotech for 11 months and as Project Manager for Build & Maintenance at Xoriant for six years. Additionally, he held positions such as Investor Relations Specialist at Gitanjali Gems Ltd and Revenue Assurance Manager at LTI. Earlier in his career, he worked as Executive Assistant to the CEO at Mastek Ltd.
Education and Qualifications
Akhil Singhal's educational background includes a Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology from SPJIMR SP Jain Institute of Management & Research, completed from 2001 to 2003. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya, completed from 1997 to 2001. Prior to this, he studied Science at Kendriya Vidyalaya for his Senior Secondary and at St. Joseph's Academy, Dehradun for his Higher Secondary.
Key Initiatives and Programs
Akhil Singhal has played an essential role in the Deep Blue AI/ML Buildathon, expanding the program to include colleges outside Mumbai and increasing participation from various institutes. He formulated Data Science problem statements and engaged students and colleges in the program. Additionally, he assembled a team of mentors to support selected teams, managing a broad array of stakeholders throughout the initiative.
Certifications and Technical Skills
Akhil Singhal has completed the Microsoft Azure AI fundamentals certification in May 2021, showcasing his competency in cloud-based AI solutions. He has conducted various online and classroom training sessions focusing on R software and AI/ML, demonstrating his expertise in statistical analysis and machine learning frameworks. He has also built predictive models using statistical distributions and R, specifically a queue wait time prediction model for hospitals.