Akhilesh Yede

Akhilesh Yede is a seasoned technology leader with extensive experience in engineering and product management across various sectors, including IoT and software development. Currently serving as Senior Director of Engineering at Groupon, Akhilesh oversees site leadership for over 200 engineers and manages global marketing and merchant verticals. Previously held key positions at airtel X Labs as VP, Head of Engineering - IoT, where major IoT platforms were developed, and at KaHa Pte Ltd as Vice President, Engineering & Operations, contributing to innovative IoT products. Akhilesh has also held significant roles at Juniper Networks, Micromax Informatics Ltd, Microsoft, and Nokia, demonstrating a strong track record in program management, product delivery, and cross-functional team leadership. Akhilesh holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Telecommunication from Amravati University.