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Priyanka Swarna has been dedicated to the divine art of Bharatanatyam for nearly a decade. Currently a senior disciple of the renowned Smt. Gomathi Manoj, she continues to delve into the expressive depth (Abhinaya) and technical precision (Nritta) of the form.
In addition to Bharatanatyam, Priyanka is training in Mohiniyattam—the graceful, lyrical classical dance form native to Kerala—under the expert guidance of Kalamandalam Guru Dr. Dhanusha Sanyal.
Priyanka's artistic journey is marked by active participation in multiple high-profile productions and recitals throughout the Tri-State area. She holds a Level 1 Certification from the International Dance Council (CID UNESCO, Paris), of which she has been a member since 2017. In June 2022, she was conferred the prestigious title of 'Sarvottama Narthaki' by Soundarya Natya Kalalaya, NJ.
Combining academic discipline with artistic rigor, Priyanka holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Administration.
If you want something you've never had, you must be willing to do something you've never done.— Thomas Jefferson
In July 2021, Priyanka Swarna was honored with the Folk Arts Apprenticeship Grant by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts (NJSCA). This grant supported her intensive studies in the finer, advanced aspects of Bharatanatyam under Master Artist Smt. Gomathi Manoj.
The successful year-long apprenticeship culminated in a celebrated live recital on June 29, 2022, at the Sri Guruvaayoorappan Temple in Morganville, NJ.
In July 2018, Priyanka represented the United States on a global stage at the 51st World Congress of Dance Research in Athens, Greece. Organized by the Conseil International de la Danse (CID) under the patronage of UNESCO, the Hellenic National Commission, and the City of Athens, this prestigious summit stands as the largest and oldest global gathering of dance specialists, uniting research, teaching, and performance.
Being selected for both live ensemble staging and workshop facilitation allowed Priyanka to present her artistry alongside 354 top experts representing 50 countries across 5 continents, with programs peer-reviewed under a Scientific Committee of 12 university professors from 7 countries.
If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves.— Thomas Edison
A comprehensive archive of certifications, awards, and stage performances across my classical dance journey.
Sivan Fine Arts Academy, Chennai / NJ
Won Second Prize in the competitive Adult Dance category performing Papanasam Sivan Varnams.
Soundarya Natya Kalalaya, NJ
Passed with distinction in Bharatanatyam. Score: 174/200 (Theory 72/75, Practicals 102/125).
Sri Guruvaayoorappan Temple, Morganville, NJ
Presented a classical dance recital as part of the auspicious Maha Shivaratri celebrations.
Shri Krishna Vrundavana, Edison, NJ
Presented classical Bharatanatyam items in dedication during the annual Krishnotsava festival.
Soundarya Natya Kalalaya, NJ
Performed in the annual day classical showcase recital presenting complex group choreographies.
Sri Guruvaayoorappan Temple, Morganville, NJ
Featured performer in the temple's annual Sankranti folk dance celebrations.
Sri Venkateswara Temple, Bridgewater, NJ
Participated in the annual folk festival and cultural showcase of the temple.
Sri Guruvaayoorappan Temple, Morganville, NJ
Performed classical dances in the public cultural showcase of the Indo American Community Fair.
International Dance Council (CID), Paris
Confirms active international membership status with registration number 23386.
Spandana Foundation (Green Brook, NJ)
Awarded Certificate of Appreciation for participation in community Ugadi cultural programs.
Mahalakshmi Devasthanam, Hockessin, DE
Received recognition for dedicated classical performance showcasing cultural heritage.
SiliconAndhra (Bridgewater Balaji Temple, NJ)
Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding performance in the All America 611th Jayanthi.
Sri Guruvaayoorappan Temple, Morganville, NJ
Presented classical devotional items during the temple's Maha Shivaratri cultural festival.
Soundarya Natya Kalalaya, NJ
Performed classical choreographies in the annual recital program "Natya Samarpana 2018".
Soundarya Natya Kalalaya, NJ
Awarded appreciation for dedicated volunteer support and backstage operations management.
Spandana Foundation (Montgomery, NJ)
Performance and cultural contribution certificate in Ugadi celebrations.
Nadasudha Inc. / Sri Krishna Vrindavan, NJ
Won First Place in the Carnatic Music & Dance Mela competition for outstanding presentation.
Mahalakshmi Devasthanam, Hockessin, DE
Appreciation award for classical solo recital during spring Ugadi festival programs.
Sri Guruvaayoorappan Temple, Morganville, NJ
Presented a solo classical performance as part of temple Shivaratri programs.
Sri Guruvaayoorappan Temple, Morganville, NJ
Participated in traditional folk and classical showcases during Sankranti celebrations.
International Dance Council (CID), Paris
Completed one module of 150 hours of training in Bharatanatyam under supervision of Gomathi Manoj.
Sivan Fine Arts Academy, Chennai / NJ
Awarded Second Prize in the Adult Dance category at the prestigious Papanasam Sivan Songs Competition.
Sivan Fine Arts Academy, NJ
Participated as a competitive performer presenting Papanasam Sivan compositions.
Soundarya Natya Kalalaya, NJ
Completed full Margam solo debut recital at Fairlawn Community Theatre after 7 years of training.
Burlington Day One World Festival, NJ
Presented a traditional Indian classical dance program celebrating multiculturalism.
New Jersey Indian Performing Arts Festival, NJ
Showcased classical dance styles at the International Fine Arts Festival.
Sri Guruvaayoorappan Temple, Morganville, NJ
Presented classical devotional choreographies during the Shivaratri Cultural festival.
Dedicated Indians of America, NJ
Performed for a charitable fundraising cause at the annual Diwali festival event.
Council of Indian Organizations, Philadelphia, PA
Presented Bharatanatyam at the Great Plaza, Penn's Landing, for a large regional crowd.
Sri Guruvaayoorappan Temple, Morganville, NJ
Presented Bharatanatyam items in cultural programs representing traditional arts.
Soundarya Natya Kalalaya (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, NY)
Performed classical items portraying "Color of Emotions through Dance & Music" in Manhattan.
Soundarya Natya Kalalaya (Paramus, NJ)
Completed intensive training workshop preparing for the major classical production recital.
Spandana Foundation, NJ
Participated in traditional classical group presentations for spring celebrations.
A curation of performances, certifications, and milestones across my classical dance journey.
Enterprise Data Strategy & Platform Leader · Data Governance
Helping organizations shape data, drive compliance, and lead modern cloud analytics platform innovations.
Designing modern, scalable cloud-native architectures and managing platform migrations.
Transforming complex datasets into executive dashboards and actionable business insights.
Setting data governance policies, managing product portfolios, and directing supplier ecosystems.
Writing clean, production-grade scripts, optimizing databases, and orchestrating API pipelines.
Priyanka Swarna is an accomplished enterprise data strategist and platform leader with over 17 years of experience steering cloud modernizations, advanced analytics platforms, and AI/ML capabilities for major global consumer brands.
Currently acting as Feature Team Lead for Enterprise Data & Analytics at BMW of North America, she aligns regional data architectures and product roadmaps with global hubs across South Africa, India, Brazil, and Germany. She is recognized for establishing governed foundations for advanced modeling and translating complex data structures into high-value, self-service data products.
Her leadership in data strategy execution has been directly recognized by executive stakeholders and the President and CEO of BMW of North America for supporting key regulatory outcomes.
NYU Stern School of Business
✨ Anindya Ghose Distinguished Scholar
Bachelor of Engineering
Post-Graduate Diploma
Enforcing regulatory compliance, global data policies, and domain-based stewardship ownership models.
Migrating legacy storage systems to scalable AWS structures, Snowflake warehouses, and governed dbt pipelines.
Implementing automated data quality monitors, trace lineage mappings, and asset metadata catalogs.
Defines and implements regional data strategies spanning BI, cloud engineering, and AI/ML platforms. Governs data product portfolios across BMW, MINI, Motorrad, and Rolls-Royce Americas.
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