Akshay Lazarus
About Akshay Lazarus
Akshay Lazarus is a Senior Director currently at Uniphore, with a background in AI and cloud strategy from his previous role at Cisco. He has extensive experience in product management and consulting, having worked at notable companies such as Amazon Web Services and PwC.
Current Role at Uniphore
Akshay Lazarus serves as the Senior Director at Uniphore, a position he has held since 2022. Based in Dallas, Texas, he focuses on driving digital innovation and customer success through strategic management. His role involves setting long-term vision and roadmaps while aligning competing priorities and stakeholders. He leverages his expertise in Agile methodologies and SaaS solutions to deliver results and lead large-scale programs.
Previous Experience at Cisco
Before joining Uniphore, Akshay Lazarus worked at Cisco as Senior Director of AI and Cloud Strategy from 2021 to 2022. During his tenure in Dallas, Texas, he contributed to the development of strategic initiatives focused on artificial intelligence and cloud technologies. His role involved aligning technology strategies with business objectives.
Career at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Akshay Lazarus was a Principal Product Manager - Technical at Amazon Web Services (AWS) from 2019 to 2021 in the Greater Seattle Area. In this role, he managed product development and strategy, focusing on technical solutions that enhanced customer experiences. His experience at AWS contributed to his understanding of cloud-based services and customer-centric product management.
Educational Background
Akshay Lazarus holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University. He also studied at Hebron School and earned a degree in Business and Technology with a focus on Management Information Systems (MIS) from Simpson University. His educational background supports his expertise in strategic management and digital innovation.
Professional Skills and Expertise
Akshay Lazarus possesses a strong skill set in driving digital innovation and customer success. He has a proven track record in setting long-term vision and roadmaps while managing competing priorities. His expertise includes Agile methodologies, SaaS solutions, UI Design, User Experience (UX), and CRM Implementation. He is experienced in leading large-scale programs and driving adoption of new technologies.