Aparna Khare

About Aparna Khare

As a Sr. Technical Program Manager with 3+ years of experience in handling global programs and release management, I specialize in driving complex product releases across cross-functional teams. I\'ve successfully delivered 40+ product releases, improved release cadence, and reduced release branches resulting in streamlined processes, higher product quality, and fewer hotfix requests from customers.With a focus on collaboration, transparency, and efficiency, I aim to bridge the gap between technical teams and business objectives ultimately ensuring that every product release is more efficient, more reliable, and more impactful than the last. My unique value proposition lies in my ability to bring clarity to complexity, streamline workflows, and drive continuous improvement in the release management process. I am always looking for new ways to improve and love working with talented teams to deliver exceptional results, faster.Prior to this, I spent 3+ years at TCS as a Test Engineer, where I focused on elevating testing standards, designing test automation roadmaps, and improving product quality. This background has given me a deep understanding of both the technical and business aspects of product delivery. I also hold an MBA from BITS Pilani, equipping me with a strong blend of technical expertise and business acumen to seamlessly bridge the gap between technology and business objectives, driving greater alignment and impact across all levels of an organization.If you\'re seeking a professional who can align technical and business goals while enhancing release management, let\'s connect!

Experience

1. Sr P & t Program Manager

   Citrix

   Sep 2023 — Present

   End-to-End Project Management: Led 40+ product releases for NetScaler across multiple phases, ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery while optimizing team efficiency and resources.Stakeholder Collaboration: Partnered with business owners and stakeholders(Dev, UI, Docs, Build, PM, Customer Support) to scope project requirements, aligning technical teams with business goals for successful outcomes.Risk Identification & Mitigation: Proactively identified and mitigated risks, ensuring product release stability.Process Improvement: Drove continuous improvements in release management practices, enhancing delivery speed.Communication & Reporting: Managed progress updates and metrics to ensure transparency and alignment with all stakeholders, from leadership to technical teams.Release & Quality Management: Monitored and triaged release quality, reducing defects and ensuring stable product releases.Release Calendar Ownership: Managed and published the release calendar, ensuring timely code deployments, data refreshes, and patch windows.Productivity Tools & Process Development: Developed tools and processes to boost engineering productivity and speed up release cycles.Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Led large, cross-functional teams, ensuring clear communication of schedules, priorities, and status, delivering 40+ product releases on time and with high quality.

Education

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2020 — 2022

• Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya

  Bachelor's degree

  2012 — 2016