Executive Profile
Alekhya Vakalapudi is a Project Manager and Research Associate with extensive experience in financial inclusion, microinsurance, and technology-enabled social impact initiatives. She currently works at IITDM Vizag, contributing to research and program management in Financial Services with a strong focus on inclusive finance and policy alignment.
Prior to IITDM, she led multiple large-scale initiatives at MicroNsure Consultancy Private Limited, including the launch of innovative insurance products, SaaS-based revenue models, and institutional initiatives such as the Microinsurance Innovation Hub and corporate CSR foundations.
She holds a bachelor degree in civil engineering and is currently pursuing an Executive MBA at IIM Kozhikode.
Professional Experience
Research Associate & Program Manager
International Institute of Technology, Design and Management (IITDM), Visakhapatnam
May 2025 - Present
- Leading academic and operational initiatives for the Financial Services (Financial Inclusion) specialization.
- Conducting research on scalable financial inclusion and inclusive insurance models.
- Contributing to curriculum development, policy-oriented research, and stakeholder engagement.
- Coordinating with faculty, industry partners, and policymakers to align academic outcomes with real-world applications.
- Playing a key role in establishing the International Centre for Financial Inclusion (TICFI) in collaboration with the Microinsurance Innovation Hub.
Project Manager
MicroNsure Consultancy Private Limited
July 2022 - May 2025
- Led end-to-end execution of 12+ strategic projects across insurance distribution, product development, and technology platforms.
- Implemented the 4D project framework from concept design to delivery and transition.
- Launched wellness and microinsurance product lines contributing significantly to company revenue.
- Developed SaaS-based revenue models generating strong first-year and second-year growth.
- Supported fundraising initiatives including debt funding and equity term sheet preparation.
Village Surveyor
Andhra Pradesh Grama Sachivalayam, Government of Andhra Pradesh
December 2020 - June 2022
- Conducted advanced land and agricultural surveys using GNSS rover technology.
- Verified land records and resolved citizen queries through official government portals.
- Awarded Second-Best Performer in the district during advanced survey technology training.
