Chhatra Karki

Chhatra Karki is a PhD candidate with a strong background in program management and software development, currently serving as a Software Program Manager at FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc. Experience includes a notable tenure at Philips from November 2007 to November 2022 as a Software Transformation Program Manager, where Chhatra successfully led a significant software Platformization program with a first-year budget of 5 million and a total of 32 million Euros. Chhatra's leadership in the Program Management Office resulted in the successful planning and execution of over 20 projects in 2020, consistently exceeding stakeholder expectations. Previous roles also include senior software positions at Premera Blue Cross, with education credentials that include a PhD in Human Capital Management and dual master's degrees in Management Information Systems and Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance. Chhatra holds additional certifications such as PMP® and SAFe 6 SPC.