Puja J.
About Puja J.
Puja J. is a Senior IT Manager and Infrastructure Lead at Hearst Technology Services, where she oversees service levels and cost controls. With a background in banking and database administration, she has played a significant role in optimizing IT infrastructure and leading cloud migration projects.
Work at Hearst
Puja J. has been employed at Hearst since 2008, serving as the Senior IT Manager and Infrastructure Lead. In this role, she manages service levels, cost controls, and priorities within Hearst Technology Services, focusing on network, servers, and service desk operations. Puja leads initiatives for cost optimization and implements best practices for IT infrastructure across the Hearst Media Group. She is also responsible for ensuring that the technology goals of the San Francisco Chronicle are met by collaborating with the Tech Leadership team across various departments, including Advertising, Circulation, Editorial, and Production.
Previous Experience
Before joining Hearst, Puja J. worked at Citibank as a Personal Banker from 2002 to 2005. Following her tenure at Citibank, she served as an Oracle Database Administrator at Fusion One from 2005 to 2008. These roles provided her with foundational experience in banking and database management, contributing to her expertise in IT infrastructure.
Education and Expertise
Puja J. holds a Master of Technology (MTech) in Textile Sciences and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, which she completed from 1999 to 2001. She also earned a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in the same field from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya between 1995 and 1999. Additionally, she completed her high school education at Christ Church High School, majoring in Math and Science from 1981 to 1994. Her educational background provides her with a strong technical foundation that supports her current role in IT management.
Cloud Migration Project
Puja J. played a key role in the Cloud Migration Project for Hearst Media Group. In this capacity, she focused on analyzing site infrastructure needs, including storage, servers, and networks. Her contributions to this project highlight her ability to manage complex IT initiatives and ensure that infrastructure aligns with organizational goals.