Akanksha Mishra
PRODUCT MANAGER
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The user is at the center of all great products.
Hello! I'm Akanksha
I am a 2nd year MBA candidate at Harvard Business School, with a background in project and product management, both in corporate and startup environments. Prior to HBS, I was a Project Manager at Indian Oil Corporation. My experience spans roadmap development, stakeholder alignment, and strategy execution. Most recently, I’ve been involved with HBS Foundry, building AI-powered tools for product management. I’m passionate about leveraging technology, especially AI, to drive innovation and build impactful solutions across industries.
EXPERIENCE
Fall 2024
MBA Candidate/Fall Fellow
HBS Foundry
Developing a large language model powered product management expert bot, leveraging AI prompt engineering
Summer 2024
Medley Living Inc.
Product MBA Intern
Led user research by conducting stakeholder interviews to identify key personas, pain points, and needs, which informed comprehensive product documentation. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to prioritize and scope eight high-impact features, driving scalable growth. Developed a six-month product roadmap with milestones and user validation requirements for strategic development. Established product analytics and key metrics for data-driven insights into user behavior and performance.
2016-2023
Project Manager
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
Managed high capex oil & gas projects across geographies, optimized operations, and strategized field monetization through extensive stakeholder collaboration.
EDUCATION
2023-2025
MBA
Harvard Business School
Candidate for Master of Business Administration, May 2025.
Co-president, General Management & Operations Club. Women’s Student Association Board 2023-24. Tech Club.
2012-2016
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Technology, Petroleum Engineering; CPI 9.7/10.
President's Gold Medal, ONGC Scholarship, & RGIPT Merit Scholarship. Vice President, SPE Student Chapter
Certifications
SKILLS
Microsoft Excel - Advanced
Microsoft Word - Advanced
Adobe - Proficient
Technical - C++, Mixpanel
AI Prompt Engineering
Languages- English, Hindi, & Odia
Personal Interests & Passions
Travel & Adventure
I love exploring new cultures and landscapes. My recent travels have taken me to Colombia, Vietnam, and across the USA, where I embraced diverse traditions, foods, and perspectives that continue to inspire me.
Tech & Innovation
I’m passionate about staying on the cutting edge of technology, particularly in AI and product development. I enjoy experimenting with new tools and following trends that shape the future of industries.
Fitness & Well-being
Whether it's hiking, yoga, or strength training, staying active is an important part of my life. I believe physical and mental well-being go hand-in-hand and fuel my personal and professional growth.
My Favourite Clicks
Welcome to my portfolio. Here, you will find a selection of travel photographs that highlight the beauty of the destinations I've explored. I hope these images inspire your adventures. Thank you for visiting!
