Akash Joshi

Akash Joshi is a Principal AI Software Architect at IBM since August 2025, specializing in end-to-end GenAI/RAG platform development with a focus on optimizing performance and costs. Prior to IBM, Akash held multiple positions at DataStax from June 2021 to August 2025, achieving significant business outcomes through machine learning models and data engineering solutions, including a 90% QoQ increase in customer acquisition and $8M in annual retention savings. Experience at Micron Technology involved smart manufacturing automation and operational efficiency improvements, while earlier roles included data analysis and engineering at Axxess, Red Hat, Cognizant, and internships focusing on product development and electronics. Akash holds a Master's Degree in Business Analytics from The University of Texas at Dallas and a Bachelor's Degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Gujarat Technological University.