Akshay Narade

Akshay Narade has a diverse work experience. Akshay worked at Simplify Healthcare as a Business Analyst from November 2019 to August 2021, and then as a Business Analyst 2 from August 2021 onwards. Prior to that, they were a Research Data Engineer at North Carolina State University from February 2019 to July 2019. Akshay also worked as a Student Strategy Consultant at North Carolina State University from August 2018 to December 2018. Akshay's work at North Carolina State University includes roles such as Student Product Analyst from August 2017 to December 2017, where they analyzed pain points, managed product development, analyzed real-time data, and assisted in developing a business model. Akshay also worked at Thermax Limited as a Product Development Co-op from July 2016 to June 2017, where they investigated nanoparticles, developed a database, and optimized heat exchanger design. Additionally, they worked as a Project Intern at Thermax Limited from July 2015 to June 2016, where they analyzed design features, developed testing standards, and utilized Ansys CFX and ICEM CFD tools.

Akshay Narade completed a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from North Carolina State University from 2017 to 2018. During the same period, they also obtained a Graduate Management Certificate in Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization from the same university. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University from 2012 to 2016.

In terms of additional certifications, Akshay obtained a Business Analytics Specialization from Wharton Online in September 2019. Akshay also received a Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: the PWC Approach Specialization from PwC in August 2019. In June 2019, they completed Tableau Essential Training from LinkedIn, and in April 2019, they completed Excel 2016: Advanced Formulas and Functions, also from LinkedIn. Additionally, they obtained the certifications of Business Intelligence for Consultants and Master SQL for Data Science from LinkedIn in March 2019.

Akshay's earlier certifications include a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from the Asian Institute of Quality Management in March 2016, and a Data Processing Specialist certification from Aspiring Minds in January 2015.