Akshay Mathapati

Akshay Mathapati is currently a Technical Program Manager at Apple, overseeing the new product introduction lifecycle of AirPods Pro 3. Previously, as an Area Lead Engineer at Volvo Cars, Akshay led program management for two new car models, significantly reducing defects by 33% and coordinating a $2.8 million equipment acquisition. With a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Illinois Chicago, Akshay specializes in Design of Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, and Process Engineering, drawing on five years of industry experience to drive results and foster team collaboration.