Aditya Garg

Sudhanshu Badoni comes with over two and half decades of industry experience. Having worked with some of the leading Banks like RBS(Royal Bank of Scotland), Barclays and Standard Chartered, he has built and led global testing organizations spread over multiple geographies. Currently, he is associated with LENTRA, a fast-growing SaaS platform provider for Lending and leading their Quality Assurance & Engineering group.

A Chartered Accountant by profession and Chef by passion.

He has a total work experience of 3 decades, largely in the corporate finance domain.

He started his career journey with the Aditya Birla group in 1993 and worked with them for 13 Years. He has worked with Raymond Ltd, Jain Irrigation, and Edelweiss Group and is presently working with JSW Steel and taking care of Banking and finance. Save Tree initiative, which is a very ambitious social project is his his Brainchild and he is also leading this initiative as one of the Lead Thought Partners. under this initiative, they have created an app #SaveTreesVC, with the objective of discarding use of paper visiting cards and helping Mother Nature. There are 33 Thought partners who came together for this initiative. Iconic names like Nilesh Shah (Kotak AMC MD), Anil Singvi (Zee Business), Navneet Munot (HDFC AMC MD, and Shailesh Lodha (Tarak Mehta) have become mentors for this initiative.

Rutvik is seasoned technology testing leader with 19 years of experience, currently designated as Director and leader of Technology CoE. Rutvik currently spearheads solution development as well as capability building for new technology like Gen AI, Continuous testing, Cloud, IOT, AR/VR, etc. In his journey of close to two decade, He has played various roles on transformation, E2E automation, Solution architect and incubating new technology. With diverse knowledge of Quality assurance and Technology, He was able to drive innovation led testing with 15+ patents and 20+ solutions created by his team. He has been active in community with Industry speaker for various colleges, speaker in various conferences and part of jury for various technology events.

Successfully managing, and leading multiple projects with worldwide responsibilities and transforming organisations by different initiatives. Highly effective leader with an extensive record of delivering critical projects on time with planned quality. The success is achieved through taking a holistic approach of building quality at each step of the project lifecycle and working through intermediate milestones.

Key focuses include:
• Excellence in working with and influencing cross-functional teams to accomplish common objectives; consensus building and facilitating skills to encourage ideas and viewpoints.
• Defining and implementing effective, common repeatable process to ensure constant focus on Quality deliverables.
• Defining and driving the Quality strategy, setting best practice, reviewing and approving the product releases.
• Managing center of excellence for non-functional requirements such as Performance and Application Security.
• Product revenue influence by helping sales team, Customer reference for product, Presenting Product in multiple external events, strengthening customer relationships by providing support.
• Promoted Innovation culture by filing patents and thinking beyond by doing different stretch initiatives. (US20140365252, US20150006236)
• Effective management style and approach that creates dedicated, interested, and highly productive teams.

Around 30 years of core IT experience. Worked in various roles and capacities in multiple software development life cycles including 12+ years of Agile Transformation and Execution experience. Core strengths in Project, Delivery and Client Management expectations. Currently working as Vice President- Agile Practice, at one of the emerging Consultancies. Have been working with Fortune 50 companies for the past 25 years providing solutions and process consulting.

20 years of experience in Testing functions in Large enterprise applications, BI, Supply chain, and Banking, Domains. A unique blend of various Business domains, Consulting, and IT Leadership exposure. Mukund has been a catalyst in Xpanxion QA transformation journey. His broader perspective and vision have made a visible difference to the QA practice. He is able to bring good ideas to the table and has been successful in implementing them. Dynamic individual possessing the ability to successfully employ QA processes, metrics to diffuse politically and emotionally charged situations and promote a collaborative problem solving approach to resolve complex program issues and achieve the desired results

Heading the Testing Services at Datamatics, delivering strategic and optimized solutions to key accounts faster and more efficiently using disruptive technologies (AI, Cloud, LCNC, Automations, etc). Managing clients across geographies and domains. I have been an integral part in setting up and nurturing existing as well as newer technologies from grounds up; driven capability building, creating differentiators and upskilling / cross-skilling of team in leading industry trends and established a culture of continuous innovation.

I’m Anjana, With 16 years of experience, I consider myself a full-stack QA professional, covering everything from manual testing to automation, performance testing, and database testing. I’ve have successfully scaled QA teams from zero to over 40 members in a short span, at multiple organizations, including startups and large enterprises like Amazon.

In addition to my QA experience, I have served as both a Scrum Master and an Agile Coach at multiple companies.

Currently working as a Quality assurance leader at codvo.ai

I am strong in technical and worked on different web, mobile,api platform including devops

Seasoned Quality Engineering professional with over 16+ years of experience in testing, automation and project delivery for clients across domains and regions. Currently leading the Test Automation CoE team for Sogeti India as part of QET practice to enable building automation capability, assets/accelerators, research on latest tech trends in test automation and work closely with our client delivery towers for delivery enablement.

A seasoned technologist, and a continuous learner, Vimmi has more than 16 years of experience in software engineering. She is leading QA COE and working as head of Emerging QA practice at Nagarro.

A passionate QA, blogger, trainer, speaker, Vimmi is dynamic, self-motivated leader and believes in delivering quality software. She has deep knowledge and experience in AI/ML, test automation, automation strategies, DevOps and Agile. She is skilled in transforming traditional test automation to cognitive test automation by aligning it with AI/ML. Proficient in creating test approaches for applications based on emerging technologies like AI/ML, Chatbot, IoT, Immersive applications, Hardware in loop, Blockchain, Cloud, Big data, Data analytics etc.

Shama has 18 years of IT experience in Digital Assurance spanned across a broad spectrum of domains, a proactive approach to emerging technologies, and a dedication to ensuring the highest levels of quality and security in digital solutions. She has been associated with global organizations like HSBC Software Dev. Centre , Cognizant Technology Solutions, Wipro and currently working with NewVision Software

Through out her career, She has been dedicated to ensure the highest levels of quality in digital products and services. She has been at the forefront of leveraging automation tools and frameworks to optimize the testing process. Witnessing the rapid evolution of technology, she has actively participated in digital transformation initiatives within organizations. This involves aligning testing practices with modern technologies such as Bigdata, AI, DevOps, and Agile methodologies to ensure seamless integration and delivery of digital solutions.

I am Sanket Mali with over a decade of experience in Software Quality Assurance specializing in Test Automation for web and mobile. I am currently working as a Team Lead of the Customer Engineering Team at BrowserStack managing the EU/ APAC region. With my expertise in Test Automation, I have successfully tackled significant testing hurdles for numerous fortune 500 clients while migrating their testing to cloud at scale using BrowserStack products. I have played a pivotal role in guiding several QA teams through POC’s, onboarding and aiding them in implementing end to end test automation within their CI/CD infrastructure.

Dhiren is a Product Development Manager & Agile-DevOps Practitioner. He’s very passionate about engineering, technology, people, and enterprise culture; uses them to transform businesses. He enjoys educating organizations about values, principles, and practices that make them awesome places to be.

Vipul has been serving in the field of Software Testing for more than 19 years. He has a diversified experience in both service and product-based organizations. His tenure as a QA is spread across both manual and automation testing using different automation tools like Selenium (with C#, Java and Python), Visual Studio Coded UI, UFT, and many more. He has been coaching, mentoring and leading the QA / Testing teams since past 8 years now.

His experience has been utilized by organizations to design and craft processes, test automation frameworks and build a strong team. Vipul is known for his thorough leadership skills he identifies and utilizes the strengths of his team members on the front and works on fixing the areas of improvement in the background and making them a better professionals. He is working with Horizontal Digital as a Regional Practice Lead – QA for past 2 years leading the QA and Content Authoring Practices.

Sumit Mundhada is a test automation professional and AI ML practitioner with more than a decade of experience in test automation, automation framework development and quality assurance for cutting-edge technology products.

He is a Tech Speaker & Blogger. He has represented many conferences, forums and published several white papers with respect to test automation, data analytics, artificial intelligence benefiting test automation & QA community.

He has completed a postgraduate program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from University of Texas at Austin. He is an Electronics & Telecom Engineer. He has also completed a Postgraduate diploma from Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) which is an Autonomous Scientific Society of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, of the Government of India.

He has worked with MNCs like Samsung Mobile, Reliance Jio and Electronics Arts (EA Mobile Games) before Joining Vodafone (_VOIS).

Rohit is Practice Head – Quality and Automation Testing at Pratham Software (PSI) |
With a rich 14-year IT career, I excel as a Quality and Automation Testing Head in PSI. My journey entails pioneering QA strategies and seamlessly integrating automation for optimal efficiency. Proficient in diverse testing tools, I consistently enhance project reliability. Beyond technical expertise, I foster growth as a mentor, nurturing teams for success. In the ever-evolving tech landscape, my experience serves as a guiding light, steering projects to excellence. My passion for quality and automation defines my commitment to driving innovation and achieving remarkable results in IT.

Jyoti is a Project lead at Persistent

She is a passionate test practitioner. With over 13 years of experience, Jyoti has had various roles from a Tester to a Test Consultant/Test Lead. She has been extensively involved in Delivery and Test Management in a multicultural environment supporting stakeholders across different geographies.

Hitesh is a seasoned automation professional with over 7.5 years of experience, specializing in engineering robust automation strategies across a wide range of platforms. Proficient in an array of automation tools and programming languages, he excels in crafting scalable and efficient automation frameworks.

Hitesh is not only a leader and mentor within the industry but also a recognized public speaker, leveraging his expertise to elevate automation proficiency and drive team achievements.

As a relentless innovator and self-taught professional, Hitesh holds distinguished ISTQB and CP-SAT credentials. He remains committed to staying at the forefront of technological advancements, consistently updating his skills to ensure cutting-edge solutions.

Hitesh is known for his exceptional leadership skills and has conducted Selenium workshops for Agile Testing Alliance, known as “selenium-bootcamp.” He has also delivered presentations at prestigious events such as AgilityToday and ATAGTR. Additionally, he serves as an esteemed Advisory Board Member for CP-SAT, a testament to his influence in the field.

Asmita Parab is an Associate Director – QE | Heading QE Practice @ UST Product Engineering

She is a Quality enthusiast with overall 17+ years of good hands-on experience across QA. Currently leading the Quality Assurance practice for UST BlueConch where my role primarily entails building the organization’s capability, devising QA strategy for diverse projects, and also working closely on the career and growth path of QA members. Personally, I am a very creative person and enjoy art as a stress buster – Mother to an 8-year-old girl – in the phase of being a mom to a friend and enjoying every aspect of the journey.

Prasad Heads Next Generation Services for Tietoevry and is responsible for solutions and implementation of the Multi-cloud hybrid AIOPS platform which drives on the principle of AI-based automation to assist and deliver highly efficient production environments.

As a technocrat with over 13+ years of experience, a versatile asset to any organization. Expertise spans across automation testing for web, API, mobile, desktop, data, and RPA. Consistently led teams to deliver high-quality software products, and skills in cloud, security testing, performance testing, and DevOps makes an invaluable contributor to a wide range of projects.

In addition to QA skills, highly knowledgeable in a variety of cutting-edge technologies such as AI, ML, IoT, and blockchain, Databricks, Azure etc and constantly learning about new developments in these areas. A passionate learner and researcher, always seeking out ways to enhance skills and stay ahead of the curve.

As a leader in the space, constantly exploring new technologies and methodologies to improve software testing processes. Believe in the power of emerging technologies like AI and blockchain to transform the way we work and live, and eager to explore how these technologies can be leveraged to drive innovation and growth.

Outside of work, enjoy pushing to new limits through adventurous activities that challenge both mentally and physically. Strongly believe that maintaining a healthy body and mind is essential for success in both personal and professional life.

If you’re looking for a dynamic and versatile technology professional who is committed to lifelong learning, dedicated to delivering results, and focused on personal growth, would welcome the opportunity to connect and discuss how can contribute to your organization’s success.

A forward-thinking technology leader specializing in emerging technology areas and automation within business applications services. Passionate about exploring disruptive technologies to create intelligent and automated solutions that optimize business operations. Encourages creativity, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning. Loves to keep a keen eye on industry trends and network with technology enthusiasts.

Sowmya Ramesh is a testing professional with over 20 years of IT industry experience currently working as a Service Delivery Manager with 2i Testing. She has a deep interest in the area of non-functional testing, in particular, accessibility testing which she has promoted for a number of years in the testing community. Sowmya writes blogs on topics of professional interest and has been a speaker at events for MOT Edinburgh, DevTest Summit. Sowmya has been a programme committee member for Eurostar Conference 2020 and currently a part of the organising committee for GTR, also Scottish Testing Group.

Ritu Chowdhary is a seasoned leader in driving Strategic change, organizational transformation, leading complex global programs and executing Client Engagements.

Aditya is an Agile and DevOps coach and loves taking test automation and DevOps solutioning work. He is a ServiceNow enthusiast and loves everything about the tool. Aditya did his Master of Business administration from UMASS Lowell and has a passion for community work. He keeps on taking training/coaching session for agile testing alliance community. He also loves curating and running conferences and meetups

Parish is a seasoned testing and quality evangelist with over 17 years of experience. He is the leader of Testing Practices and Products Testing at Lentra. Prior to this, Parish has worked with Diebold Nixdorf as Head of Testing CoE, HSBC as Leader for Testing and DevOps Transformation and Fiserv in various capacities.

• Product + Technology + Lean Agile Leadership, Culture & Management Enthusiast
• Agile / Product Coach, Senior Product Manager, Senior Technical Program Manager, SAFe Release Train Engineer, Senior Scrum Master having ~13 years of professional experience in IT
• Hands-on expertise in Agile & DevOps oriented IT / Software Product Development, Delivery & Management
• Currently working as an Agile / Product Coach for multiple IT Product Development Teams under multiple Alliances (Portfolios) at HelloFresh
• Have performed various techno-functional roles at Rockwell Automation, Tetra Pak, Atos, ADP, and Cognizant in past
• Extensive experience in managing multiple Globally Distributed Teams developing & delivering IT / Software Products (Web & Mobile Apps) using Industry 4.0 Tech Stack viz. Data Science & Analytics, AI, ML, Cloud, IoT, QA, Automation, DevSecOps etc.
• Executive Management Development Programs (eMDPs) in Product, Project, and Strategic Management from ISB Hyderabad and IIM Bengaluru
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of Mumbai, Mumbai
• Master of Technology (MTech) from Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
• Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Information Technology (IT) from KIT’s College of Engineering (Autonomous), Kolhapur
• Mentor, Trainer, Advisor, and Founder of 2x Startups – AgileBuzz and ProductJugnu
• Guest Lecturer at IIMs, IITs, VIT Vellore, Symbiosis, COEP & several other Indian educational institutes
• Keynote Speaker / Speaker at several International and Indian Conferences on Technology, Product, Agile, and Leadership etc.
• Published Author of Books – “Mastering Advanced Scrum” and “Mastering Product Management”
• Holding 5 (3 Indian, 1 Australian, and 1 UK) Innovation R&D Patents

Saksham is leading the practice for Digital Assurance at NewVision. He has 22+ years of experience in software quality assurance with strong expertise in automation testing and technology assurance. Saksham has played multiple roles in testing delivery, transformation, consulting, solution architecting, technology research, business development, and practice management.

Veeresh Erched is a technology leader with around 20 years of Experience spanning across various domains from ERP, Credit card payment systems, NMS(Network Management systems) & Travel Technology. He combines his passion towards technology and leveraging strengths of his teams to deliver customer centric solutions.

Currently in the role of Vice President – Software Engineering at Amadeus North America, he heads the Engineering unit of Network planning & Scheduling for Airlines. He relocated to US end of 2021, prior to that in India He was an Innovation sponsor at Amadeus Labs. He was a mentor at NASSCOM’s W2RT program and Mentor at NUMA’s startup accelerator program. He has been a speaker at UNICOM, DigitialAroundtheworld, ATATGR conferences and also in some colleges. He holds M.Tech from Bits Pilani. “

Pallavi has an experience of 15 years in the Software Testing industry. She is a multi-skilled professional who has donned many hats from an IC to Project Manager to now a Founder at 5 Elements Learning. She coaches people on open-source test automation tools and technologies. She is also an instructor at Udemy, with more than 22K followers. She is a published author with BPB publications and Lean Pub. She has written four books which are all well-received. She is an active participant as a reviewer, and organizer for various global conferences like PNQSC, HUSTEF, CAST, Agile Alliance, SeleniumConf India, SeleniumConf Chicago, Selenium Summit, APISummit, Delhi Software Testing Conference, Global Testing Retreat by Agile Test Alliance. She is also a contributor for the Selenium Project. She holds various global certifications in testing. An avid reader and writer by heart, she loves to explore the wonders of the world with her family. She also supports various NGOs and believes in larger good.

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