Akshay Sharma

Akshay Sharma is a highly experienced professional in the field of Data and Artificial Intelligence, currently serving as Principal Product Owner and Head of Consumer AI Product at Telstra since November 2019. In this role, Akshay leads a cross-functional team of 28, focusing on implementing Gen AI solutions across various areas including marketing and customer service. Prior to this, Akshay held positions such as Director of Data & AI, where leadership of a team of 24 was key to developing AI governance frameworks, and Senior Product Owner, collaborating with executives on data-driven capabilities in the energy sector. Akshay's experience spans various organizations including RMIT University, Snapdeal, Paytm, Axiom Investors, and Deep Green Solar, with a strong educational background including a Master of Data Science specializing in Artificial Intelligence from RMIT University.