Akshata Rao
About Akshata Rao
Akshata Rao is a Product Manager at Newfold Digital, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in technology and leadership, having previously held positions at Barclays and MAQ Software, and served as Vice President of the LGBTQ+ Club at the Indian School of Business.
Work at Newfold Digital
Akshata Rao has been employed at Newfold Digital as a Product Manager since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing product development and management, contributing to the company's digital solutions. Her tenure at Newfold Digital has spanned four years, during which she has engaged in various projects aimed at enhancing user experience and product functionality.
Previous Experience at Indian School of Business
Prior to her current role, Akshata Rao served as the Vice President of the LGBTQ+ Club at the Indian School of Business from 2019 to 2020. This position was held for 11 months in the Pune Area, India. Her involvement in this club reflects her commitment to inclusivity and community engagement within the academic environment.
Experience at MAQ Software
Akshata Rao worked as an Associate Technical Project Manager at MAQ Software for a brief period of three months in 2020. This role involved managing technical projects and collaborating with teams to ensure successful project delivery. Her experience at MAQ Software contributed to her skills in project management and technical oversight.
Background in Barclays
Akshata Rao has a background in software development, having worked at Barclays as a UI Developer from 2016 to 2019 for three years. She also completed an internship at Barclays in 2015 for one month. Her experience in these roles provided her with a strong foundation in user interface design and development.
Education and Expertise
Akshata Rao holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Indian School of Business, where she majored in Strategy & Leadership and Operations from 2019 to 2020. She also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Information Technology from Bhartiya Vidya Bhavans Sardar Patel Institute of Technology, completing her degree from 2012 to 2016. Her educational background equips her with a blend of technical and managerial expertise.