Akash Gupta is a seasoned professional in software engineering and product management with extensive experience across various roles in technology and healthcare. Currently serving as Growth Lead at Surge AI since June 2023, Akash previously held the position of Engineering Manager at PicnicHealth, where leadership was provided to Growth and Patient Experiences teams. At Alto Pharmacy, Akash excelled as a Senior Software Engineer and Tech Lead of the Supply Chain product engineering team, driving significant improvements in inventory management and cross-company product catalog development. Akash also co-founded Cliq.fm, creating a concert discovery web app, and contributed to Hillary for America's campaign as a Senior Product Manager. Early career experience includes impactful roles at Facebook and NetApp, where foundational skills in software engineering were developed. Akash holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley.