Samriddhi Bhatnagar — Technical Program Manager
I am a Staff Program Manager & Open Source Community Leader with 14+ years of experience across Open Source, Partner Contractor Management, and AI initiatives. My career is about building ecosystems, enabling people, and creating opportunities where technology and community meet. -->Open Source Community Leadership (APAC & AMER & EMEA) I lead the Open Source Community across APAC & AMER & EMEA, building ecosystems that connect developers, contributors, and industry leaders. From Bangalore, Chennai, and Singapore to Santa Clara and Frankfurt, I have organized and hosted meetups, global conference talks, and blogs that empower individuals to learn, contribute, and grow. Highlights: * Organized meetups with CNCF, Docker, IBM, AWS, KCD, NVidia and others. * Hosted sessions on Kubernetes, Kafka, GenAI, Iceberg, Airflow, Data Platforms, and Cloud Native. * Enabled colleagues to publish blogs, present at conferences, and become committers. * Drove participation in Airflow Summit, Community Over Code, and other global forums. * Passionate about bridging local innovation with global open-source ecosystems. -->Program Management I manage diverse programs with measurable impact: Partner Contractor Management: Oversee ~100 contractors across 4 partner firms, ensuring delivery, governance, and performance. AI Program Leadership: Drive AI projects, focusing on collaboration, scalability, and outcomes. -->My Value I combine strategic program management with ecosystem leadership. I don’t just manage operations—I create platforms where people thrive. My role is about enabling others: guiding contributors to become committers, helping teams showcase innovations, and building collaborative bridges. -->Personal Brand I am a community builder, connector, and enabler—driving outcomes by creating opportunities, fostering collaboration, and amplifying talent. Based in Bangalore with a strong global network, I thrive at the intersection of technology, people, and community impact. -->Core Themes Open Source Community Leadership | Cloud Native | Kubernetes | GenAI | Data Platforms | AI Programs | Partner Contractor Management | Global Ecosystem Building | Program Management | Community Connector & Enabler
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in Open Source and Program Management, specializing in community-driven technology initiatives.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 14 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Program Management
- Open Source Community Leadership
Career Highlights
- 14+ years in Open Source and Program Management.
- Expert in building global open-source ecosystems.
- Proven track record in enabling community engagement.
Work Experience
Cloudera
Staff Program Manager (2 yrs 5 mos)
Senior Program Manager- Strategic Engineering Programs (1 yr 4 mos)
Altimetrik
Program Manager Operations (3 yrs 5 mos)
Intuit India
Program Manager - Partner Engineering (2 yrs)
Product Manager (5 mos)
Jagran New Media
Assistant Product Manager at www.shop.jagranjosh.com (1 yr 1 mo)
Assistant Product Manager (1 yr 8 mos)
MetLife
Finance Associate (8 mos)
Oxigen Services India Pvt Ltd
Sr. Exc. Marketing (1 yr 8 mos)
Education
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at The ICFAI University, Dehradun
Diploma in Project Management at Asean Online Education AOE
Bachelor's Degree at University of Allahabad
12th Intermediate at Kendriya Vidyalaya