Kiran A.
About Kiran A.
Kiran A. is a Principal Technical Program Manager and Producer at Riot Games, with a background in technical program management across various companies including Microsoft and Avaya. Kiran has a proven track record of enhancing project delivery efficiency and reducing time-to-market for products through strategic initiatives.
Current Role at Riot Games
Kiran A. serves as a Principal Technical Program Manager and Producer at Riot Games, a position held since 2023. Based in Bellevue, Washington, Kiran operates in a hybrid work environment. In this role, Kiran is responsible for overseeing technical program management and production processes, contributing to the development and enhancement of gaming experiences.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Before joining Riot Games, Kiran worked at Microsoft as a Senior Technical Program Manager. This role spanned from 2020 to 2023, during which Kiran contributed to the 343 Industries team, focusing on the Halo franchise. Kiran's responsibilities included managing technical programs and product strategies, specifically in the Mixed Reality sector.
Experience at Avaya
Kiran's tenure at Avaya included multiple roles, starting as a Senior IT Program/Project Manager from 2010 to 2011, followed by a Senior Business Program/Project Manager position from 2008 to 2010. Kiran later served as a Senior Manager in Technical Program Management from 2015 to 2020. Key contributions included directing the development of augmented reality features for video game heads-up displays and transforming the Sport Innovation & Optimization team into a product-centric entity focused on AWS cloud solutions.
Educational Background
Kiran is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Gaming and Esports Management at Post University, with studies commencing in 2023. Prior to this, Kiran earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a focus on Project Management from Capella University. This educational background supports Kiran's expertise in technical program management within the gaming industry.
Achievements in Project Management
Throughout Kiran's career, significant achievements include leading a geographically dispersed team of over 50 professionals, which improved project delivery efficiency by 30%. Kiran also implemented initiative-wide work systems for planning, dependencies, release management, and continuous improvement, resulting in a 25% reduction in time-to-market for products and services.