Akshay Bhat

Akshay Bhat is a seasoned product leader with over 16 years of experience in product management, currently serving as Principal Product Manager at Amazon, focusing on Alexa proactive experiences and autonomous AI. Previously, they held key roles at Microsoft, including Principal Product Manager for Teams AI and Principal PM Manager for Teams Growth, where they significantly enhanced user engagement and developed innovative product features. Akshay began their career as a Software Engineer at Computer Sciences Corporation and has also worked as a Web Developer at Texas A&M University. They are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and a Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction at Texas A&M University.