Akshay Mijar
About Akshay Mijar
Akshay Mijar is a Product Manager at Phyllo, where he has worked since 2021, contributing to the development and scaling of the product. He has previous experience in technology consulting and strategic partnerships, with a background in Mechanical Engineering from PES University.
Work at Phyllo
Akshay Mijar has been serving as a Product Manager at Phyllo since 2021. He is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, and is one of the first five employees at the company. His role involves significant contributions to the conceptualization and early development of Phyllo's product. Under his management, the product has scaled to integrate with over 20 platforms and 10+ APIs, facilitating the company's growth to serve over 50 customers across more than 10 countries.
Previous Experience
Prior to his role at Phyllo, Akshay Mijar worked at several organizations. He was a Technology Consultant at PwC India from 2017 to 2018, where he focused on platform approvals and compliance processes with major platforms such as Meta, YouTube, and TikTok. He also held the position of Manager Strategic Partnerships at Finvolv from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he worked at ClearTax India in various roles, including Senior Enterprise Sales Manager and Enterprise Sales, from 2018 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Akshay Mijar earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from PES University, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in product management and technology consulting.
Internship Experience
Akshay Mijar gained early professional experience through internships. He interned at Thermo King in 2016 for one month in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and later worked as a Project Intern at Kennametal for four months in Bengaluru Area, India. These roles provided him with practical insights into the industry and contributed to his professional development.
Career Timeline
Akshay Mijar's career spans several roles and organizations. He began his professional journey as an intern in 2016, followed by various positions at PwC India, ClearTax India, and Finvolv. His tenure at Phyllo began in 2021, marking a significant step in his career as he took on the role of Product Manager.