Aparna Kakani

Aparna Kakani has extensive experience in product management and digital solutions, currently serving as Director of Technical Product Management at Baker Hughes, where responsibilities include defining product strategy and roadmaps for digital customer products in the Oil Field Services sector. Additionally, Aparna leads the Global Pride@Work operations and events, advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Previous roles include Senior Manager overseeing B2B eCommerce product definitions and Program Manager enabling international eCommerce orders using Magento technology. Aparna also holds a board position at PIDX International, focusing on strategic direction and budget planning, and serves as Chair of the Standards Adoption Council to promote eCommerce standards in the Oil & Gas industry. Prior experience includes program management roles at GE Oil & Gas and business analysis at Waste Management. Aparna earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pune in India.