Nikhil Aggarwal has extensive experience in program management and engineering, currently serving as the Director of Program Management Engineering and Chief of Staff to the VP of Software Tools at Western Digital since December 2015. Responsibilities include budget management, resource planning, project execution strategies, and fostering organizational health through cultural changes and effective stakeholder collaborations. Prior to this role, Nikhil held positions ranging from Sr. Manager to Manager in program management at Western Digital, demonstrating expertise in aligning business and engineering efforts, optimizing project delivery, and implementing efficient processes. Nikhil's earlier experience includes a tenure as Software Engineering Manager at GrapeCity Inc., where project management and customer relationship expansion were key achievements. Nikhil holds a Master's in Computer Applications from Kurukshetra University and a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Sri Venkateswara College.