Kalpana Dua

Accomplished Digital Transformation Executive with 22+ years of leadership experience driving innovation, AI-driven automation, Agile transformations, and enterprise change management across global industries. Adept at building digital ecosystems, spearheading multi-national programs, and fostering cultures of continuous improvement. Expertise spans strategic PMO development, hyper-automation, stakeholder engagement, and quality engineering transformation.

Proven track record of accelerating business growth, enhancing operational agility, and delivering impactful digital solutions. Recognized with multiple awards for leadership excellence and innovation.

Core Expertise

• Digital Transformation Strategy
• AI & Automation Innovation
• Agile Leadership
• Enterprise Change Management
• Global Program Management
• Cross-functional Team Leadership
• Quality Engineering Transformation
• Data-Driven Decision Making (Power BI, BI Tools)

Chief Executive Officer | Konnekt Studio | Pune | 2022 – Present

• Spearheaded AI-powered branding solutions and influencer collaborations.
• Developed digital strategies resulting in 40%+ growth in online engagement.
• Built strategic partnerships with global influencers.

Global Change Program Manager | Expleo India | Pune | 2018 – 2022

• Directed AI and Digital Transformation programs for global clients.
• Developed and launched Innovation Platforms (I-Square).

Test Program Manager | Framework Architect | SQS India / Expleo India | Pune | 2013 – 2015

• Architected AI-based test automation frameworks.

Module Lead | Senior Software Engineer | Persistent Systems Ltd. | Pune | 2010 – 2013

• Led Python-based automation frameworks for storage domains.

Early Career Roles

• Project Leader – K&R Software Services
• Software Developer – IIT Kanpur

Master’s in Computer Applications – 2001

Bachelor’s in Science – 1997