Speakers

Keynote Speaker

KrishnaKumar

Principal Software Engineer
Microsoft

Featured Speakers

Shweta Ayala

Senior Test Automation Advisor & Architect

Navaneethakrishnan R

Head of QA
Glean

Swapn Sharma

Head of QA Engineering Kredivo Group

Mallika Fernandes

Managing Director Accenture

Panel Discussion Speakers

Sureka Jawahar

Director & Head of QA Conde nast

Surekha is a visionary QA leader with over 20+ years of experience in Software Quality Engineering, AI-based Testing, and Digital Quality Assurance. As the Director & Head of QA at Condé Nast, leads global teams in delivering high-impact digital experiences across platforms, leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as AI/ML, LLMs, Agentic AI, Cloud, APIs, and Chatbots.

Surekha is an engineering graduate with an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis, USA and holds certifications including Google AI Leader, Google Cloud Digital Leader, PRINCE2, and SCRUM. She brings deep expertise in Test Strategy, Automation, AI-driven Testing, Agentic AI, DevOps, and Digital Transformation.

Prabhu Kalaiselvan

Director Deloitte

As an AI expert specializing in digital transformation and test automation, I bring a strategic lens to how AI accelerates enterprise agility, scalability, and innovation. My session explores how intelligent automation is reshaping software testing, reducing cycle times, and enhancing quality at scale. We’ll delve into real-world case studies showcasing the power of AI in predictive analytics, autonomous testing, and continuous delivery pipelines. Emphasizing ROI and business impact, I will highlight frameworks that blend AI with DevOps to drive resilient and adaptive transformation. Attendees will gain insights into leveraging AI responsibly for scalable, secure, and future-ready test architectures. Whether you’re leading QA, product, or transformation efforts, this session equips you with actionable intelligence to thrive in an AI-augmented testing ecosystem.

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Subhash Kotra

Sr Principal Test Architect Medtronic

Subhash brings with him nearly two decades of experience in the realm of Software Testing & Engineering. His primary focus throughout his career has been on delivering high-quality products to the market punctually. He is committed to not only ensuring the timely release of products but also to their meticulous construction and the automation of repetitive tasks.

Beyond his professional achievements, Subhash has been an engaged participant in diverse community events. His support for open source projects underscores his commitment to collaborative and innovative initiatives. Additionally, he has distinguished himself as an enthusiastic speaker and blogger in various forums.

With a degree in computer science and CTO certification from the prestigious Cambridge University London, Subhash’s affinity for technology has been a driving force. His proactive exploration of emerging technologies reflects his curiosity and adaptability in grasping new environments.

Vishnu Mani

Senior Manager Quality Engineering HealthEdge

Vishnu is a Quality Engineering Leader driving enterprise‑wide quality transformation across global technology organizations. Specializes in building AI‑powered automation, Testing Centers of Excellence, and scalable governance models that accelerate delivery while strengthening product reliability. Leads distributed teams through complex modernization initiatives, implementing forward‑looking quality strategies that measurably improve release velocity, engineering efficiency and overall customer experience.

Sai Sasidhar R.

Sai Sasidhar R.

Director Of Quality Engineering Symplr

Sai Sasidhar Rangineni is a Software Quality Engineering leader with over 18 years of experience driving large-scale quality transformation across enterprise SaaS, healthcare technology, and global product organizations. At symplr, he leads the Global Quality Center of Excellence, advancing AI-driven Quality Engineering, scalable automation, and innovation initiatives. His work focuses on elevating quality maturity across complex, multi-product ecosystems. Previously, Sai served as Head of Quality Engineering and Co-Founder of Startup, along with other senior technical leadership roles. He is passionate about engineering excellence, mentoring teams, and building high-performing engineering cultures. Sai actively shapes modern Quality Engineering practices in cloud-native, microservices, and AI-enabled environments. He brings strong exposure to product and program management, aligning quality strategies with business outcomes. He has led innovation programs and automation solutions adopted across global R&D teams. His experience includes supporting major regulatory audits, including ISO and FDA compliance. As a speaker, Sai shares practical insights on the future of AI-enabled Quality Engineering and leadership

Fireside Speaker

Bharat Baser

Software Quality Control ManagerShell

Bharat Baser, PMP, Certified Scrum Master, Certified Product Owner, and ISTQB Advanced Test Manager, is a QA Manager with 18+ years in IT who leads AI driven quality transformation. He embeds AI powered test design, intelligent test selection, autonomous defect classification, and predictive quality analytics to accelerate delivery and raise reliability. He champions measurable value, secure test data, and responsible AI adoption across teams.