Avantika Dharmagadda

Avantika Dharmagadda is an experienced manager in data products and solutions, currently employed at Portland General Electric since August 2012. Throughout a diverse career, Avantika has held various roles, including interim manager of IT service management and program manager for cybersecurity, and has effectively managed critical projects worth millions of dollars using Agile SCRUM and Waterfall methodologies. Key specialties include defining release strategies, leading process improvements, and championing continuous integration practices. Prior experience includes roles at Analog Devices Inc., GE Transportation, and as a graduate research assistant, with a strong background in business analysis and software engineering. Avantika holds a Master's in Computer Science from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University.