Aparna Kurada

About Aparna Kurada

I am a results-oriented leader passionate about building empowered teams and driving tech-driven business growth. My experience includes leading business units with P&L ownership, creating strategic visions, and fostering innovation at the intersection of technology and business.In fast-paced environments, I have built and scaled businesses from the ground up, leveraging emerging technologies to deliver strong financial performance and expand international capabilities. My leadership approach emphasizes ethical practices, collaboration, and continuous learning.At IBM, I lead strategic and platform resiliency initiatives for high-impact businesses, focusing on sustainable infrastructure, AI-driven transformation, and operational excellenceCareer Highlights:• Spearheaded AI transformation for a mission-critical IBM business, significantly improving operational efficiency and resiliency.• Initiated BNPP’s unified disaster recovery test, collaborating across engineering teams to secure a $1B contract.• Delivered AskHR, revolutionizing employee interactions through digital transformation and conversational AI.• Launched IBM Compensation Advisor, a pioneering AI-driven, skills-based compensation platform.• Consistently fostered strong cultural transformation across IBM teams, earning multiple People\'s Choice Culture Awards.Areas of Expertise:• Digital Transformation | AI & Automation Adoption | Business Process Modernization• C-Suite Engagement | Strategic Partnerships | Cloud Resiliency | Data & AI-Driven Solutions

Experience

1. Senior Delivery Leader, Ibm Technology Expert Labs

   IBM

   Apr 2025 — Present

   Leading IBM TEL\'s most ambitious enterprise AI portfolio spanning financial services, healthcare, energy, logistics, and rewards sectors — including Dun & Bradstreet Supplier Risk Agent, Labcorp AskHR, TD Synnex AskHR, First Solar Scheduling Optimization, BI Worldwide Recognition, Service Anniversary & Nominations Agents, Wells Fargo Internal Audit Modernization, and UPS AI Governance Framework

Education

• Brandeis University

  Masters, Software Engineering

  2004 — 2006

• Kendriya Vidyalaya

  10th Grade

  1980 — 1988

• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

  Bachelors, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  1990 — 1994