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