Akash Kathavate is a skilled Product Manager currently leading the development of the "Digital Launchpad" at SAP Digital, overseeing the engineering of over 1250 prompts and implementing AI initiatives. Previous experience includes managing product initiatives at The Product Folks, conducting market opportunity analysis and user research as a Student Product Manager at Bloom AI, and driving product lifecycle management at Bidgely, where significant revenue and customer engagement improvements were achieved. Akash’s earlier roles include software development, placement coordination at B. M. S. College of Engineering, and internships in network operations and stadium management. Akash holds a Master's degree in Business/Engineering Management from Duke University and a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from B. M. S. College of Engineering.