Athira Krishnan

About Athira Krishnan

I am a results-driven MBA candidate at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School with a bachelor’s degree in computer science engineering and a strong foundation in digital product management, strategy, and data-driven decision-making. With over six years of experience across diverse industries, including financial services, healthcare technology, and global consulting, I have successfully led cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that drive business growth and operational efficiency. At American Express, I spearheaded the development of innovative voice response functionalities and optimized key processes, contributing to significant cost savings and a notable increase in company stock value. My passion for technology and customer-centric innovation also guided my work at CareStack, where I led a product team to improve revenue cycle management and enhance customer satisfaction, resulting in substantial revenue growth. With technical expertise in data analytics, SQL, and Python, I excel at translating complex business challenges into actionable strategies. My academic background in computer science engineering has been instrumental in enabling a structured and analytical approach to problem-solving, further enhancing my ability to drive innovation and efficiency.My commitment to leadership and continuous learning is reflected in certifications from Google, Harvard, and other esteemed institutions. As I continue my MBA journey, I am eager to apply my skills and experiences to strategic roles that align with my passion for technology-driven innovation and business transformation. I thrive in environments that challenge me to think critically and collaborate across disciplines to achieve meaningful impact.

Experience

1. Senior Product Manager Technical (Pmt) - External Services

   Amazon Web Services (AWS)

   May 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Led product strategy and cross-functional execution for a new cryptographic infrastructure service under AWS CloudHSM, focused on scalable, secure key management for regulated and enterprise-grade workloads. • Defined MVP scope and roadmap by analyzing telemetry data and aligning feature priorities with customer needs, security requirements, and long-term cryptography objectives. • Authored and owned a full PRFAQ to drive strategic decision-making and alignment across engineering, compliance, finance, and business development teams. • Collaborated with platform, client, control plane, and cryptography engineering orgs to deliver foundational cryptographic operations, quorum-based controls, and performance optimization strategies. • Partnered with compliance and security stakeholders to support certification planning (e.g, FIPS 140-3), threat modeling, and audit-readiness. • Developed customer segmentation insights and early adoption strategy in collaboration with GTM, finance, and field solution architecture teams. • Leveraged AWS tools and internal systems including CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Amazon VPC, IAM, and AWS SDKs to guide roadmap decisions and monitor operational readiness.

Education

• UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• freeCodeCamp

  Full Stack Development Certification, Computer Software Engineering

  2016 — 2017

• SRM IST Chennai

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Science and engineering

  2014 — 2018