Aparna Susarla

Aparna Susarla started their career in 2001 as an Application Support Analyst at Barnardos New Zealand, where they worked until 2005. Aparna then joined Vector as a Systems Specialist from 2005 to 2007. In 2008, Aparna joined TransGrid as an Applications Analyst and eventually became the Software Asset Lead in December 2017.

Aparna Susarla has a diverse education history. Aparna obtained a Diploma in Information Systems from Massey University from 1996 to 1998. In 1992 to 1994, they pursued a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in India, with the field of study unspecified. Aparna later pursued further education in business administration and management, earning an Advanced Diploma of Management from TAFE NSW in 2015 to 2016, and a Diploma of Management from TAFE NSW in 2014 to 2015. In 1991 to 1992, they completed a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in India, and from 1989 to 1991, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from the University of Mysore. Alongside their formal education, Aparna has obtained several certifications, including ITIL® 4 Strategist: Direct, Plan and Improve (DPI) from PeopleCert in 2023, ITIL v4.0 Foundation from PeopleCert in 2022, and SNOW License Manager from SNOW in 2019, among others.