Akshay is the co-founder of Vedam Design, a pioneering maritime engineering company established in 2007 that delivers cutting-edge design and technology solutions to the global marine industry. With around 20 years of experience in the maritime sector, he is committed to solving the industry's most complex design and engineering challenges through innovative approaches and modern technologies.

Akshay is particularly passionate about sustainable maritime solutions and decarbonization initiatives. He has spearheaded the development of Vedam's Battery Electric Tug design and the revolutionary mARitymVR platform, which provides futuristic AR-VR technology solutions including photo-realistic digital twins and remote inspection capabilities.

His entrepreneurial excellence has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including Young Alumni Entrepreneur of the Year by IIT Madras (2012), India Fast Growth 25 by Harvard-initiated All World Network (2010), and Top 5 in Emerging India Awards by ICICI CNBC TV18 (2014).