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ARCHANA YADAV

ARCHANA YADAV

Summary

Innovative and impact-driven global enablement leader with over 18 years of experience in architecting and scaling academic-industry alliances, government skilling initiatives, and digital learning ecosystems. Recognized for transforming how enterprise technology empowers future workforces through award-winning university programs, strategic GTM enablement, and AI-powered education delivery. As the Global Program Manager of Juniper Academic Alliance (University Program), led exponential international expansion and delivered measurable business outcomes. Known for building lasting academic partnerships, aligning education with enterprise objectives, and inspiring cross-functional teams to deliver excellence. A trusted advisor to governments, CXOs, educators, and students alike.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Program Manager - Academic Alliance

Juniper Networks
01.2024 - Current
  • Launched India's first AI-driven Centre of Excellence in the networking domain in partnership with AICTE, Ministry of Education, India, empowering 500 institutions with future-ready infrastructure and integrated certification programs.
  • Orchestrated the global scale-up of JNCAA, reaching 20,000+ learners across the APAC, EMEA, and AMER regions within 12 months through academic-industry-government partnerships.
  • Defined and executed global GTM-aligned strategies that accelerated partner pipeline velocity by 30%, positioning JNCAA as a business growth lever.
  • Designed AI-powered, self-service certification models to enable faculty and students with on-demand, job-relevant skills.
  • Championed global academic storytelling and digital presence through strategic campaigns (#JuniperCoE, #FutureOfWork, #JNCAA), enhancing brand visibility and program adoption.
  • Acted as the global spokesperson for academic initiatives, engaging stakeholders across curriculum, marketing, enablement, and field teams.

APAC Program Manager - Academic Alliance

Juniper Networks
11.2021 - 12.2023
  • Drove academic programs across India and Southeast Asia, resulting in 250% increase in partnerships and 500% growth in student certifications.
  • Partnered with national bodies like AICTE and NSDC to launch virtual internships in networking and cloud domains.
  • Developed faculty enablement journeys and localized implementation models to enhance academic adoption.
  • Aligned learning outcomes with industry skill demands to build national talent pipelines.
  • Organized conferences and seminars to promote awareness of topics relevant to organizational mission.
  • Facilitated workshops educating stakeholders on best practices for effective program management.
  • Managed program budgets and timelines, ensuring adherence to schedules and allocated resources.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to optimize program support and resource allocation.
  • Published reports for senior management, highlighting key milestones achieved throughout the program lifecycle.

Project Manager – Knowledge Engineering & Enablement

Juniper Networks
12.2017 - 10.2021
  • Implemented sales-enablement platform to centralize content and training resources, improving seller readiness and strategic engagement across customer touchpoints.
  • Enhanced platform engagement by 25% through user-driven content design and integrated enablement workflows.
  • Led development and delivery of Pathfinder, Juniper’s unified knowledge experience platform, providing global access to curated product content.
  • Managed cross-functional team of over 20 professionals, ensuring timely and scalable delivery of platform capabilities.
  • Collaborated with GTM leaders, content strategists, and SMEs to align platform evolution with business priorities across product and sales functions.

Head – Learning & Development

EASi Engineering
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • Instituted L&D function, creating structured training frameworks to support business growth across India.
  • Designed and delivered flagship programs involving gap analysis, curriculum design, and program execution.
  • Developed onboarding bootcamps and leadership pathways to enhance talent experience and boost productivity.
  • Led comprehensive training operations, including needs analysis, budget management, and impact assessment.
  • Established training and certification targets aligned with business goals; produced scalable learning resources.
  • Contributed to organisational culture as an active member of Inclusion & Diversity council.

Manager – Knowledge Management

EASi Engineering
02.2013 - 12.2015
  • Founded and scaled the organization’s first enterprise-wide KM function—conceptualized, built, and launched a dynamic intranet platform that centralized knowledge assets and streamlined business-critical processes beyond project management.
  • Set KM vision and strategy and built a high-performing team of six to deliver value across engineering, marketing, and leadership verticals.
  • Drove 360° knowledge lifecycle integration across delivery functions—capturing, validating, and disseminating critical insights at every project phase.
  • Institutionalised Lesson Learned system with best-practice repositories, videos, and success stories.
  • Closed content gaps proactively through structured SME engagement and accelerating knowledge reuse and operational efficiency.
  • Championed a culture of sharing through Knowledge Champion programs, CoPs, internal awards, and engaging learning assets like newsletters, and KM workshops.

KM Specialist

Honeywell Technology Solutions
07.2011 - 02.2013
  • Implemented KM governance frameworks, taxonomies, and organisational knowledge mapping to drive structured knowledge capture and retrieval.
  • Embedded KM processes into Honeywell's software engineering workflows to ensure institutionalisation of critical knowledge.
  • Conducted periodic content gap analyses and collaborated with SMEs to enrich repositories and close documentation gaps.
  • Launched and scaled Communities of Practice (CoPs), Knowledge Champion program, and internal KM awards, driving cultural adoption and peer-led learning.
  • Defined and reported KM performance metrics, maturity models, and strategic roadmaps to leadership for continuous improvement and impact measurement.

Knowledge Manager

Wipro Technologies
06.2007 - 06.2011
  • Led knowledge management (KM) strategy formulation and execution for one of Wipro’s largest business units, aligning KM initiatives with organizational goals and digital transformation efforts.
  • Implemented governance frameworks for content and knowledge across Wipro intranet portals, ensuring structured access to business-critical information.
  • Championed KM adoption across projects through systematic evangelisation, onboarding sessions, and internal enablement programs.
  • Promoted tacit knowledge sharing via enterprise collaboration tools—blogs, wikis, webinars, and knowledge-sharing forums—enhancing organisational learning and reuse.

Education

B.Tech - Computer Science Engineering

Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU)
06-2007

Skills

  • Global University Program Leadership - GTM & Partner Enablement Strategy
  • Scalable Learning Ecosystems (AI & Digital First)
  • Government & Academia Collaboration (AICTE, NSDC, NASSCOM)
  • Curriculum Innovation & Technical Certification
  • Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Campaign Enablement & Strategic Communications
  • Workforce transformation and inclusion

Accomplishments

  • India Excellence Award, Juniper Networks (2024) – For expanding academic reach and accelerating certification adoption in new markets.
  • Rising Leader, Juniper Networks (2022) – Among global top talent recognized for transformational leadership.
  • CEO Excellence Award, Juniper Networks (2020) – For strategic vision and successful deployment of a converged content experience platform.

Timeline

Global Program Manager - Academic Alliance

Juniper Networks
01.2024 - Current

APAC Program Manager - Academic Alliance

Juniper Networks
11.2021 - 12.2023

Project Manager – Knowledge Engineering & Enablement

Juniper Networks
12.2017 - 10.2021

Head – Learning & Development

EASi Engineering
01.2016 - 12.2017

Manager – Knowledge Management

EASi Engineering
02.2013 - 12.2015

KM Specialist

Honeywell Technology Solutions
07.2011 - 02.2013

Knowledge Manager

Wipro Technologies
06.2007 - 06.2011

B.Tech - Computer Science Engineering

Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU)

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