Harneet Kalra is Senior Director of Technical Program Management at Ethos Life, where he leads cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable, high‑impact digital products and drive innovation in the life insurance and InsurTech space. With a background spanning multiple industries and decades of experience managing complex technical programs, Harneet is known for orchestrating product transformation, accelerating delivery velocity, and empowering teams to deliver meaningful customer outcomes.
At Ethos Life, Harneet plays a central role in shaping how technical program management frameworks align with strategic business goals, ensuring that mission‑critical initiatives are executed with precision and efficiency. His leadership emphasizes collaboration across engineering, product, and operational functions to break down silos, streamline execution, and elevate product delivery standards in a regulated environment.
Harneet brings over 20+ years of experience leading innovation at startups and high‑growth companies, with a career that includes roles focused on technical program leadership and transformation across organizations such as Collective Health, GAP, and Apple. This breadth of experience informs his pragmatic approach to program delivery, blending strategic thinking with operational excellence to meet evolving market and customer needs.
As a conference speaker, Harneet is passionate about product‑led growth, agile execution, cross‑functional team alignment, and driving digital transformation at scale. He frequently shares insights on how organizations can build cultures of velocity and experimentation, enabling teams to innovate from within and accelerate value for customers and stakeholders.
Harneet’s perspectives are shaped by a commitment to bridging technology strategy with business impact, making him a compelling voice on topics such as scaling technical programs, optimizing execution frameworks, and fostering innovation in technology‑driven insurance solutions.
