VINAY ACHARYA

Vinay Acharya is a seasoned product leader with over 14 years of experience in building and managing innovative products that drive growth and efficiency across diverse domains. His expertise spans product strategy, user experience, data analysis, and business intelligence, all of which he leverages to create transformative solutions for merchants, marketplace customers, sellers, and shippers in U.S. and global markets. He is highly regarded for his ability to envision impactful products, execute complex projects, and deliver measurable outcomes that align with organizational goals. In his current role as a **Staff Product Manager at Walmart**, Vinay has spearheaded several initiatives, including launching the Policy Management and Simulation Product, which improved Omni Compliance Operator experience by 55%. By leading six product teams, he enhanced the Walmart Marketplace's customer experience across multiple countries, driving $868 million in gross merchandise value (GMV) potential and enabling international customers to shop efficiently. His achievements include defining the roadmap for Merch One AI assistant, enhancing merchant productivity by 28%, and generating $417 million in revenue through the Online Pickup Delivery workstream. Additionally, Vinay’s innovative contributions have optimized features like sales performance and seller negotiations, improving sell-through rates and merchant decision-making efficiency. Prior to Walmart, Vinay held critical roles at **FedEx** as a Business Product Advisor and Senior Product Manager. He delivered substantial results by implementing dynamic discount products across global markets, generating $30 million in revenue, and increasing customer engagement by 50%. At FedEx, he successfully launched trade agreements to ensure compliance for millions of shipments, managed international product roadmaps, and identified product gaps to mitigate shipper fallout during Brexit transitions. His leadership extended to guiding five scrum teams to revamp the enterprise surcharge application, reducing churn time by 70%, and driving efficiencies across pricing modules. Vinay’s early career as a consultant with **DHL and Coca-Cola** showcased his ability to devise strategies that improved user experiences and operational efficiencies. At DHL, his work led to an 18% improvement in satisfaction among country gateway agents and significant enhancements in web application usability. With Coca-Cola, he launched modules that optimized labor and transportation workflows, adding 50,000 unique users and saving costs, while also leading strategic initiatives that generated additional revenue. Academically, Vinay holds a **Master’s in Management Information Systems** from the University of Texas at Dallas and an executive certification in Product Management from UC Berkeley. He complements his professional acumen with technical proficiency in tools like Google Analytics, Tableau, Power BI, SQL, and advanced analytics platforms. Recognized with awards such as the Hall of Fame, Bravo Zulu, and Director’s Star Award, Vinay embodies leadership, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. His certifications in product strategy, data mining, and business intelligence further reinforce his capability to drive impactful results. With a blend of strategic vision, technical expertise, and empathetic leadership, Vinay continues to excel as a transformative force in product management.