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Asta Khanna

@astakhanna

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Product Management professional with expertise in technical project leadership.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth opportunities.

I am a dedicated Product Management professional with extensive experience in leading technical projects and collaborating with highly technical teams. My journey has been marked by a commitment to developing insights and fostering partnerships with executive leadership and external customers. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can leverage my skills to drive product and project success.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed multiple Managed Security Solutions programs at Lumen Technologies, contributing to a remarkable $4M year-over-year sales growth. My ability to align product strategies with customer needs and compliance requirements has been instrumental in enhancing product delivery and quality. I have also developed frameworks for vendor risk assessment and led initiatives that streamlined operations and improved team collaboration.

As a freelancer, I continue to support organizations in product and project management, utilizing my expertise to deliver impactful results. My educational background, including a Google Project Management Professional Certificate, complements my practical experience, equipping me with the latest methodologies in project management.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Product/Project/Program Management, Business Analysis

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Independent Contracts

Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Supported limited organizations with product, project, and program management short-term projects. Provided business analysis support for various organizations.

Product Management Project Management Program Management Business Analysis Stakeholder Management

Technical Project Manager

Lumen Technologies

Sep 2017 - Feb 2021 (3 years 5 months)

Managed three Managed Security Solutions (MSS) programs and solution offerings, reporting directly to the Sr. Director, Product Management. Led Business Operations with Business Overview Dashboard and Monthly Business Review sessions for the SLT group.

Project Management Program Management Business Operations Vendor Management Agile Practices Business Intelligence SharePoint)Microsoft Project

Technical Intern

Reckoners Technologies

Jun 2011 - Aug 2012 (1 year 2 months)

Managed customer, vendor, and contractor coordination and communication to support project needs. Performed network analysis, hardware and software installations, and monitoring.

Customer Coordination Network Analysis Network Hardware Desktop Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Google

Professional Certificate, Project Management

Completed the Google-developed Professional Certificate in Project Management, focusing on efficient project management using both traditional and agile methods. Explored the application of AI in project management.

George Mason University

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology

Activities and societies: Active Club Member: NSA Mason (Mar 2012 to May 2016)

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in Networking and Information Security. Studied various aspects of IT, including network analysis, hardware and software installations, and server troubleshooting.