Akhilashwar Tripathi

Background

About Akhilashwar Tripathi

A digital transformation enthusiast with over 15 years of global experience in the logistics and freight forwarding industry, specializing in operational excellence, product management, and CargoWise One implementations. Currently working as a Product Manager for AIR and LCL operations, I focus on driving both operational and financial efficiency through scalable, tech-driven solutions. My expertise lies in identifying business needs, defining strategy, and delivering high-impact products by aligning engineering, data, and business teams. Throughout my career, I’ve led successful digital transformation initiatives across domains such as freight forwarding, freight brokerage, EDI/B2B integration, investment banking, and fund accounting. Key Strengths and Highlights: • Hands-on experience in Product Management, feature backlog grooming, sprint planning, and cross-functional team leadership. • Proven expertise in CargoWise One: Workflow design, document customization, US Customs configuration (ISF-10, ISF-5, AMS), ICS2, Container Automation, and e-Invoicing. • Strong command over operational accounting, intercompany billing, auto-rating, and costing. • Delivered complex EDI integrations with Amazon (204, 990, 315, 214), leveraging AS2/SFTP protocols. • Created CargoWise workflows for more than 5 big logistics player driving operational efficiency and productivity. business documentation for freight forwarding operations and automation. • Developed custom reporting solutions using SQL and Power BI for data-driven decision-making. • Successfully led integration testing for RBC Malaysia’s downstream reporting system and coached teams on fund accounting, trade lifecycle, and reporting accuracy. I bring a unique blend of domain knowledge, technical fluency, and product vision — making me a strategic contributor to any high-performing logistics or supply chain transformation initiative.