Ankita Bhargava

Senior Product Manager | AI, Cloud Security & Infrastructure
Led $100M+ in ARR | 0→1 Launches in GenAI, CNAPP, GovCloud | Trusted by Fortinet · Panzura · SmartBear · Google AI

I'm Ankita Bhargava, a Senior PM with 10+ years of experience delivering secure, intelligent platforms in AI, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity. I’ve led multiple 0→1 product launches generating $100M+ in ARR, combining deep technical architecture with business impact

  • At Netapp: Owned StorageGRID’s data lakehouse integration — essentially expanding object storage into managed analytics and AI data infrastructure.
  • At Fortinet (via Lacework): Launched Kubernetes CIS Compliance (EKS/GKE), integrating with Polygraph AI for behavioral anomaly detection—driving 20% of ARR and securing major CNAPP customers
  • At Panzura: Led the CloudFS launch on AWS C2S for U.S. intelligence, unlocking a $25M federal contract and transforming GovCloud readiness
  • At StoryTime AI: Co-founded a voice-first GenAI storytelling app with 100% retention, selected by Google’s AI Startup Program for real-time LLM orchestration

I specialize in 0→1 strategy, cross-functional execution, and scaling enterprise-grade platforms across CNAPP, GenAI, RBAC/IAM, and hybrid-cloud systems

Currently exploring roles at AI-first or Fortune 100 cloud companies shaping the next generation of secure, high-scale intelligent systems

Engineering, Credentials & Skills

Advanced Education

MBA in Product Management & Machine Learning, Santa Clara University

B.E. in Computer Science, University of Mumbai

Industry Certifications

Stanford PM for IoT

AWS Advanced Architecting

DeepLearning.ai Prompt Engineering

Technical Portfolio

LangChain RAG, GPT-4 + Pinecone assistant, StoryTime token allocator, and K8s audit with ML telemetry

Core Tech Stack

GPT-4, LangChain, AWS (GovCloud/C2S), Kubernetes, STS, CIS, Python, SQL, and Figma.

Quick Response

Responses within 24 hours. I prioritize timely communication and value your interest in connecting.

Open Opportunities

Currently exploring senior product management roles in AI and cloud security and cloud infrastructure. Let's discuss how I can drive impact at your organization.

Professional Network

Always interested in connecting with fellow product leaders, engineers, and innovators shaping the future of technology.

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