Aatish Nayak
About Aatish Nayak
Aatish Nayak serves as the Head of Strategic Product at Harvey, focusing on generative AI applications for legal, tax, and financial sectors. He has a diverse background in product management and engineering, with previous roles at Carnegie Mellon University, Scale AI, and other tech companies.
Work at Harvey
Aatish Nayak serves as the Head of Strategic Product at Harvey, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on generative AI applications tailored for legal, tax, and financial professional work. Nayak is involved in hiring efforts across various departments, including Product, AI, Engineering, Go-To-Market (GTM), and Legal. He was the first product manager and the 32nd employee at Harvey, contributing significantly to the company's early-stage growth. Harvey has received funding from notable investors such as OpenAI, Sequoia, Elad Gil, and KPCB.
Education and Expertise
Aatish Nayak earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering with a Minor in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in product management and engineering, particularly in the field of generative AI applications. This academic experience has been instrumental in shaping his career in technology and product development.
Professional Background
Aatish Nayak has a diverse professional background in product management and engineering. Before joining Harvey, he worked at Scale AI as Head of Product from 2021 to 2023 and as Product & Engineering Manager from 2019 to 2021. His experience also includes roles at Shield AI, Skurt (acquired by Fair.com), and Uber. Additionally, he served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant at Carnegie Mellon University, gaining valuable insights into research and education.
Career Achievements
Throughout his career, Aatish Nayak has held various significant positions in the tech industry. He was the first product manager at Harvey, playing a crucial role in the company's development. At Scale AI, he transitioned from Product & Engineering Manager to Head of Product, demonstrating his leadership in product strategy. His involvement in hiring across multiple departments at Harvey highlights his commitment to building effective teams and fostering growth within the organization.