Akshay Sanghai
About Akshay Sanghai
Akshay Sanghai is a co-founder of My Sivi, previously known as Speakify, and has a background in software engineering and entrepreneurship. He has worked at notable companies such as Visa and Booking.com, and holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communications Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee.
Work at My Sivi (previously Speakify)
Akshay Sanghai is currently a Co-Founder at My Sivi, a startup that was previously known as Speakify. He has been with the company since 2022, contributing to its growth and development in a hybrid work environment. My Sivi participated in Y Combinator's Winter 2022 batch, which is known for supporting innovative startups. His role involves overseeing various aspects of the business and leveraging his previous experience in technology and software development.
Previous Experience at Visa
Akshay Sanghai worked at Visa from 2015 to 2019, where he held two positions. Initially, he served as a System Engineer for three years, contributing to the Global Network Architecture team, focusing on core network systems. He then advanced to the role of Senior Systems Engineer for one year, based in Bengaluru, India. His work at Visa involved significant contributions to the company's network infrastructure.
Experience at Booking.com
From 2020 to 2021, Akshay Sanghai worked as a Software Developer at Booking.com in the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands. He was a core member of the Property Experience Team, where he played a key role in managing and building services for the hotel page. His contributions were integral to enhancing the user experience on the platform.
Education at Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
Akshay Sanghai studied at the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, where he earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering. His studies spanned from 2011 to 2015, providing him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and technical skills that he has applied throughout his career.
Entrepreneurial Venture with NinjaSalary
Before joining My Sivi, Akshay Sanghai co-founded NinjaSalary, where he worked for six months from 2021 to 2022. During this time, he focused on developing innovative solutions in the salary management space. He also developed NinjaStudy, a language learning app designed to help users achieve proficiency in speaking.