Advisor
AI
Previously, Aparna spent 10 years as a Google executive. She launched an ML-enhanced CRM system for Google’s consumer products, and earned a patent on Android IoT device schema generation. She was part of the early team that created Kubernetes, and scaled the business to a top revenue generating service. Aparna and her team won two ‘Feats of Engineering’ awards at Google for innovations in Kubernetes. Aparna’s product portfolio grew to include serverless computing as well as developer experience tooling for Google Cloud.
With a career spanning Google, Stanford, McKinsey, NetApp, and Open Source contributions, Aparna brings a wealth of insight in enterprise, developer and AI/ML to Pear companies.
Aparna is based in the Bay Area and has a MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford.
Outside of work…
most used emoji
I believe in fast product cycles, launching frequently, and nerding out. So: ❤️ (⌐⊙_⊙ 🎉. Nothing quite like ASCII-emojis for self-expression.
favorite book
I go back to Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey Moore time and again. It’s a good framework for thinking about what’s next for your startup, and therefore what you should be investing in from a user, roadmap and market perspective.
Childhood dream job
I wanted to be an astronaut, and studied physics seriously through high school and undergrad. I enjoy anything space related.
favorite sports teams
The Golden State Warriors of course and to an extent the Lakers. I love seeing them play each other at Chase Center!
