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Aakash Garg, CFA, PMP

Program Manager at Commonwealth Financial Network

Greater Boston Area, United States

Aakash Garg is a Program Manager in the Project Management Office (PMO) at Commonwealth Financial Network, based in Waltham, Massachusetts. With over 15 years of experience in the financial technology (Fintech) industry, he brings a wealth of expertise in leading complex programs and initiatives across investment and custodian firms. In his current role, Aakash is responsible for guiding the strategic direction, coordination, and execution of enterprise-wide programs, ensuring alignment with the Commonwealth’s business objectives and long-term vision.
Aakash holds a bachelor’s degree in Applied Physical Sciences from the University of Delhi and a master’s degree in Software Engineering from BITS Pilani, India. He is a CFA® charterholder and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
Outside of work, Aakash enjoys spending time with his wife and their two children—a son and a daughter. His personal interests include working out, listening to trance music, socializing with friends, and practicing piano with his daughter.

Aakash Garg, CFA, PMP Points
Academic 0
Author 23
Influencer 0
Speaker 3
Entrepreneur 0
Total 26

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Company Information

Company Type: Enterprise
Business Unit: Project Management Office
Minimum Project Size: N/A
Average Hourly Rate: N/A
Number of Employees: 501-1,000
Company Founded Date: 1979

Areas of Expertise

Agile 30.03
AI 30.14
Business Strategy 30.33
Careers 32.28
Change Management
Coaching 30.08
Finance
FinTech 30.47
Leadership 30.04
Management
Project Management 31.13

Industry Experience

Financial Services & Banking

Publications & Experience

3 Article/Blogs
Turning Challenges Into Sustainable Improvements: Lessons From a Project Turnaround
Project Management Institute
November 12, 2025

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Tags: Agile, Careers, Project Management

Why Domain Knowledge is Crucial for Effective Project Managers
Institute of Project Management
August 08, 2025
In this article, Aakash Garg talks about why domain knowledge is a differentiator, especially in project management.

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Tags: Careers, Coaching, Project Management

Harnessing AI to Mitigate Biases in Project Management
https://instituteprojectmanagement.com/
March 24, 2025
This article explores how AI can transform project management by addressing biases, improving decision-making, and boosting efficiency.

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Tags: AI, FinTech, Project Management

2 eBooks
AI Sustainability and Risk Strategies for the Modern Era
Institute of Project Management
September 04, 2025
https://instituteprojectmanagement.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IPM-eBook-Monthly-Insights-from-PM-Leaders-AI-Sustainability-and-Risk-Strategies-for-the-Modern-Era.pdf

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Tags: Business Strategy, Careers, Project Management

Monthly Insights from PM Leaders: Revolutionizing Project Management Practices
https://instituteprojectmanagement.com/
April 09, 2025
Discover innovative project management strategies, from Lean practices to AI optimization, for successful project delivery and outcomes.

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Tags: AI, FinTech, Project Management

1 Webinar
From One Path to Another: Embracing Project Management
https://instituteprojectmanagement.com/
April 11, 2025
Career transitions are never linear. But for professionals like Aakash Garg, CFA, PMP, the shift into project management wasn’t just a change in job—it was a transformation in mindset.

Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/dusCAUMv

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Tags: Careers, Leadership, Project Management

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