From running Engineering & Product Management for a startup to now leading Microsoft Industry Solutions Delivery’s Global Delivery Center, Aparna Gupta has followed a bold, curiosity-fueled path. One that brings innovation and inclusion together to shape a better future through technology.
In her current role, Aparna is driving an AI-first consulting transformation aimed at positioning her team as Microsoft’s AI Center for Customer Innovation & Delivery Excellence. Under her leadership, the center is accelerating commercial cloud growth, powered by top-tier engineering talent and a thriving partner ecosystem.
But Aparna’s vision goes far beyond tech delivery, it’s about democratizing access to opportunity. As Microsoft India’s sponsor for AI Careers for Women, she helped launch a government-partnered program to equip 20,000 women across six states with AI skills. She also spearheaded AI Odyssey, a national initiative that engaged and upskilled over 300,000 developers.
Her passion for ecosystem-building is evident through initiatives like engaging 300,000+ developers nationwide through AI Odyssey, hackathons that foster breakthrough thinking, and Copilot adoption pilots designed to lead by example. Aparna also sponsors the Early in Profession community, nurturing future tech leaders from day one.
Aparna’s impact goes beyond Microsoft through CSR initiatives that have supported digital literacy for women micropreneurs, STEM access for visually impaired students, and learning support for children with disabilities, reaching more than 65,000 lives to date.
A frequent speaker at major forums including NASSCOM, Microsoft’s 50th, Microsoft Access for All, Grace Hopper Conference, and more, Aparna brings authenticity, clarity, and purpose to every stage she steps on.
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