Akshaya Polaepalli is a Program Manager at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, with a track record of developing project plans and leading high-visibility projects. Previously, Akshaya held roles as Associate Program Manager and Process Engineer II, successfully managing multiple projects and establishing critical processes that improved operational efficiency. Experience at Biogen as an Associate Scientist III involved enhancing sample processing efficiency and managing large volumes of samples, while earlier roles as an Analytical Scientist and Process Engineer focused on innovative method development and automated systems. Academic credentials include a Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois Chicago and a Bachelor’s Degree from Anna University.