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AKHILESH GUPTA

The Zero-to-One Architect. Director of AI Solutions. Strategic Generalist.

📍 HYDERABAD 🚀 14+ YOE 🤖 AI/ML
DIRECTOR @ ALTIR
FOUNDER @ THETOOLNERD
EX-SWIGGY, ZESTMONEY
PRODUCT STRATEGY ★ AI SOLUTIONS ★ OPERATIONS ★ STARTUP BUILDING ★ GENAI & LLMS ★ PRODUCT STRATEGY ★ AI SOLUTIONS ★ OPERATIONS ★

WHO AM I?

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STRATEGIC GENERALIST

I thrive in zero-to-one environments, connecting dots across product, operations, and technology to build scalable systems.

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AI × BUSINESS

Working at the intersection of business & tech. Hands-on with LLMs, LangChain, and AI workflows to drive real business value.

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EXECUTION FIRST

From setting up GTM to automating ops. I've helped founders turn vision into execution for over 14 years.

TRAJECTORY

ALTIR

OCT 2025 - PRESENT

Director, AI Solutions

Leading AI strategy, implementation, and zero-to-one builds for enterprise clients.

THE TOOL NERD

SEP 2024 - PRESENT

Founder & Writer

Built AI tools directory & Chrome extension. Reviewing productivity tools and GenAI tech stack.

INVEST4EDU

JUN 2024 - OCT 2025

Head of Business Process Excellence

Setup Zoho CRM, Call Centre Ops, and built an AI-powered chatbot for sales.

ANTLER

SEP 2023 - DEC 2023

Founder @ Residency

Singapore. 5% acceptance rate. Business ideation and validation with global founders.

SKILLS_ARSENAL

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GEN AI

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PYTHON

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GROWTH

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LLMs

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OPS

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LANGCHAIN

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NO-CODE

🎯

STRATEGY

EDUCATION

SDA Bocconi

Master's in International Business (2012-2014)

Milan, Italy

UCLA Anderson

Advanced Digital Marketing (2013)

Campus Abroad

Vasavi College of Engg

B.E. Mechanical Engineering

University Rank Holder 🏆

HONORS

  • 🏆 Idea Blaze Winner
  • 🥈 CeBIT 2014 Idea Contest
  • 🎓 University Rank
  • 📜 Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

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