Ankita Bhatnagar
BI with AI at Microsoft
- Role
- Senior Technical Program Manager - Mcaps and Gdc at Microsoft
- Location
- Redmond, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ankita Bhatnagar
I am a Program Manager who loves bringing data, AI, and business intelligence together to create solutions that truly make an impact. At Microsoft, I have been leading initiatives that combine BI platforms with AI and agentic systems, helping teams move from dashboards to intelligent, action-driven insights.My background spans program management, data governance, vendor management, and analytics strategy, with a focus on making technology work smarter for people and businesses.I enjoy translating complex technical ideas into clear business value, working across teams, and driving outcomes that matter. Always learning, always evolving - especially as AI reshapes how we think about data, intelligence, and automation.Core Expertise:AI + Business Intelligence | Program & Product Management | Data Strategy | Enterprise Architecture | Process Optimization | Stakeholder EngagementTech & Tools:Power BI | Fabric | Copilot | Azure | Tableau | SQL Server | Oracle | Informatica | Python | R | MySQL | Data Modeling & Visualization tools
Experience
Senior Technical Program Manager - Mcaps and Gdc
Aug 2021 — Present · Redmond, WA, US
Led enterprise BI and AI initiatives across MSX Insights and GDC Insights Portal, focusing on executive decision support, automation, and process efficiency- Developed an intelligence layer for MSX Insights Portal using Azure AI Foundry to fine-tune LLMs for contextual AI-driven insights. Designed executive dashboard mockups for Pam Maynard (CVP, AI Transformation), shaping KPI frameworks, Copilot-powered summaries, and executive-ready narratives- As owner of the GDC Insights Portal, streamlined 29 dashboards (53% reduction), onboarded 3 new dashboards, and enhanced usability and visibility- Modernized the Proxy Request Application and developed the GDC onboarding tool, improving security, compliance, and stakeholder communication- Directed vendor operations and transitions (TCS → ZS Associates), ensuring Knowledge Transfer, sprint management, and high-quality deliverables- Led integration and migration projects, including Digital Native Flag across 7 MEI dashboards, FDnE report migration (reducing latency by 12 hours, cutting costs 50%), and CMI asset migration. Built automation tools and frameworks (GDC Power Tool, automated shared contributor access) to improve operational efficiency- Championed team enablement, documenting Power BI + Python integration scenarios, conducting learning sessions, and creating team agreements and walking decks. Explored emerging technologies such as Azure AI, Microsoft Fabric, and Copilot to drive experimentation and adoption- Enhanced reporting and document management, revamping RM/Customer Advocacy templates, processing 110+ documents (85% completion), and implementing automated features like the Capability Dynamic Banner to reduce manual work by 90%.
Education
Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University
Bachelor of Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering
2003 — 2007
Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
Master of Science in Information Technology, Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
2019 — 2021
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