Akshay is a dynamic techno-functional personality with 13 years of diverse experience in Software Testing, Quality Assurance & Innovation Management. He combines technical expertise with a passion for driving impactful change and fostering innovation within organisations. His recent stint was with Amdocs India as Innovation Program Lead and prior to that he worked as Software Testing Engineer. A proud alumnus of B.V.Bhoomraddi College of Engineering, Hubli. He is a certified Design Thinking Practitioner from QGLUE and also a Distinguished Toastmaster. With a solid foundation in Software Testing, he worked on various tech-projects in Telecom, Media & Network domain, ensuring the seamless delivery of high-quality products and services. As a passionate innovation coach, he leveraged his technical background to inspire teams in pushing the boundaries of creativity and explore new possibilities. He have empowered 1000+ individuals to embrace a culture of innovation, guiding them through methodologies such as Design Thinking to uncover novel solutions to human-centric challenges. He has been a proud member of Toastmasters International. as a Member for 9 years. During his membership, he has received the highest recognition title 'Distinguished Toastmaster' in 2017. Akshay is also an avid traveler who loves to grab every opportunity to explore new locations. Traveling is something which keeps him energised. He loves Road-Trips & Car driving is his biggest passion. How can I help you? • Crafting Innovation Strategy & Building Innovation Charter • Innovation Programs for Corporates / Academic Universities • Innovation Consulting - Deep Dive on Frameworks • Innovation Capability Building • Facilitation of Exclusive Trainings & Workshops: Design Thinking, Ideation, Prototyping, Business Model Canvas, Idea Validation, Experimentation, Value Proposition Canvas, etc. • Program Management • Community Building & Engagement