Akshay Kayastha

Akshay Kayastha has extensive experience in developing and leading conversational AI solutions, particularly for the restaurant industry. His work at ConverseNow.AI involved designing scalable systems for customer service, addressing challenges in speech-to-text, and integrating advanced technologies like GenAI and OpenAI models. cockroachlabs+3

He is a recognized leader in the AI engineering space, having spoken at industry events such as DeployCon 2025 on topics like the application of GenAI in food ordering, fine-tuned micro-models for latency and reliability, and the future of multimodal AI interactions. linkedin+2

Akshay has a strong academic background in Computer Science, holding a Master's degree from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor's from National Institute of Technology Warangal, providing a solid foundation for his work in advanced AI and engineering. weekday+1

His entrepreneurial spirit is evident with his recent founding of Prentys Labs, where he aims to build the next generation of AI Apprentices, signaling a continued commitment to innovation in the AI sector.