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Diya Khanna

@diyakhanna

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Technical program manager and front-end developer blending product delivery with user-focused design.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a product-focused engineering or program role where I can drive cross-functional delivery, build user-centered web experiences, and scale impact while continuing to grow technical and leadership skills.

I am a technical program manager and front-end developer with hands-on experience delivering production-ready tools and web experiences. At Microsoft, I led delivery of an Azure Maps geospatial MVP for Global Security, managing cross-functional teams, product backlog, and documentation to drive the product to production.

My front-end work includes building a searchable research resource library at MIT, integrating custom HTML/CSS/JavaScript for responsive, accessible interfaces and optimizing theme performance across devices. I also won a hackathon award for a COVID-19 supplies request website and coordinated logistics for campus hackathons.

As a student leader I co-founded and led the Indian Students Association, delegating to a 15-member board and improving inclusion; I combine technical skills (Python, Java, SQL, JavaScript) with product sense and strong communication to deliver impactful solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Co-Founder and President

Indian Students Association

Apr 2023 - May 2025 (2 years 1 month)

Co-founded and led the club, delegated tasks to a 15-member executive board, organized region-focused initiatives, and resolved interpersonal conflicts to increase event turnout and inclusivity.

Leadership Team Management Event Planning Conflict Resolution Strategic Planning Community Outreach

Features Editor

The Wellesley News

Sep 2021 - Dec 2024 (3 years 3 months)

Designed and maintained Adobe InDesign layout templates used across multiple columns for 20+ production cycles, iterating templates to meet aesthetic and printing standards.

adobe indesign Layout Design Templates Cross Functional Collaboration

Technical Program Manager Intern

Microsoft Corporation

Jun 2024 - Sep 2024 (3 months)

Delivered an MVP geospatial tool using Azure Maps for Microsoft Global Security, improving analysts' ability to analyze and respond to physical security threats; coordinated cross-functional teams and managed backlog to drive product to production.

Program Management Stakeholder Management

Logistics Coordinator

Wellesley Hacks (WHACK)

Nov 2022 - Nov 2023 (1 year)

Coordinated logistics for WHACK'23 including transportation, vendor registration, and mentor outreach; previously led a winning team that built a COVID-19 medical supplies request site reaching 2,400 students.

Vendor Management Negotiation Outreach Project Coordination Volunteer Management

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 (2 months)

Developed and iterated a responsive webpage and built a searchable resource library of 300+ sources on Embodied Education, integrating custom HTML/CSS/JavaScript to improve navigation and performance across devices.

HTML CSS JavaScript Responsive Design UX Performance Optimization

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Wellesley College

Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science

Grade: 3.58/4.0

Activities and societies: Relevant coursework listed; involvement in Wellesley Hacks (winner and organizer), The Wellesley News (Features Editor), Indian Students Association (Co-Founder and President).

Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science with a Minor in Psychology, coursework included data structures, programming in Python and Java, statistics for psychological sciences, and related interdisciplinary studies.