Summary
Akshara Anand is a rising technology leader blending computer science and global health to build ethical, inclusive technology at the intersection of tech and healthcare. As Agent Product Manager at Decagon since 2025, she shapes product strategy for healthcare-focused initiatives, following prior roles as Founding Engineer at Fortuna Health and Software Engineer at Twitch and Uber. She has a track record of leadership in student and early-stage programs, including co-presiding the DTech Scholars Program and leading HackDuke and Duke Catalyst, reflecting a commitment to community and mentorship. Her interests span computational genomics, full-stack development, and building social-good tech, underscoring a hands-on approach to turning research into scalable impact. Based in New York, she is eager to collaborate on projects that advance ethical AI, equitable health tech, and open, inclusive systems.
10 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Computer Science, Computer Science at Duke University
Liberal Arts & Science Academy