Parag Kacharia

Parag Kacharia is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business intelligence and solution management, currently serving as a Senior Director at Microsoft since November 2007. In this role, Parag is responsible for managing the execution, status, and financials of the BI portfolio, as well as developing program strategies and multi-year roadmaps. Prior to this position, Parag held various roles at Microsoft, including Director and Principal Solution Manager, and led significant projects such as the CSAT platform roadmap. Earlier experience includes a tenure as Principal Analyst at Elpaso Energy, where Parag oversaw the re-write of mission-critical gas pipeline applications and implemented a paperless invoice system. Parag holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Mumbai and additional engineering degrees from multiple institutions, including a Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Technology.