Archna Bhardwaj
About Archna Bhardwaj
Archna Bhardwaj serves as the Senior Manager of Infrastructure Systems, Datacenter and Service Delivery at Tapestry, where she has worked since 2011. With extensive experience in systems analysis and management across various companies, she has led significant digital transformation projects and developed strategic partnerships in her field.
Work at Tapestry
Archna Bhardwaj has been employed at Tapestry since 2011, serving as the Senior Manager of Infrastructure Systems, Datacenter, and Service Delivery. In this role, she manages operations across a multi-cloud and multi-vendor environment, which includes platforms such as AWS, SAP in GCP, and Office365 in Azure. Her responsibilities also encompass leading digital transformation projects, including transitioning systems from traditional on-premises setups to AWS cloud solutions. Additionally, she has implemented an outsourced support model and developed governance frameworks in line with ITIL standards.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Tapestry, Archna Bhardwaj held various positions in the technology sector. She worked as a Systems Analyst at JM Huber Corporation from 2008 to 2011. Prior to that, she was a Technical Change Management Coordinator at AOL Time Warner for six months in 2001 and served as a Messaging Specialist at Merrill Lynch in 2002. Her career began as a System Administrator at Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch, followed by a role as a Systems Analyst at CIT Finance Investment Bank from 2003 to 2008. She also worked at Siemens Information Systems Ltd as a Senior System Admin from 1996 to 1999.
Education and Expertise
Archna Bhardwaj holds a Master's Degree in Technology Management from Columbia University, which she completed from 2012 to 2014. She also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, where she studied from 1991 to 1995. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her extensive expertise in infrastructure systems, cloud technologies, and IT service delivery.
Achievements in Security and Operations
In her current role, Archna Bhardwaj has spearheaded initiatives to enhance the company's security posture, including the cleanup of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) events using IBM QRadar. She has also played a significant role in the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for establishing a Security Operations Center (SOC). Over the past decade, she has been involved in various mergers and acquisitions, ensuring operational continuity during critical transitions.
Strategic Partnerships and Project Management
Archna Bhardwaj has developed strategic partnerships with business partners to facilitate project planning and management for key initiatives. Her leadership in managing operations across diverse cloud environments and her experience in digital transformation projects underscore her capability in aligning technology solutions with business objectives.