Vidya Narayanan — Software Engineer
A proactive and results-oriented Software Engineer with a passion for driving innovation in engineering practices. I hold a Master’s degree in Software Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin ( ranked among the top 10 institutions in the US) with a research focus on Test Input Generation for Java Programs. Link to my Master's thesis specializing in Verification and Validation of Software here: https://repositories.lib.utexas.edu/handle/2152/ETD-UT-2009-12-700?show=full As a lifelong learner and practioner, I am certified in Product Management (ISB), AI/ML & NLP (IIIT-B), and Design Thinking (MIT Sloan). I am skilled in aligning engineering efforts with business objectives, ensuring that engineering activities support the overall goals of the organisation. I excel in developing custom testing tools and frameworks tailored to unique project requirements. I have a proven track record of designing and implementing comprehensive testing frameworks for complex data analytics projects. I have a proven track record of ensuring the delivery of high-quality products through comprehensive testing strategies and meticulous attention to detail. I am proficient in software development, test automation frameworks, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and have a strong background in Agile methodologies. I excel in mentoring juniors, stakeholder management, and communication, fostering collaboration across teams to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget. With over 10+ years of industry experience, I bring a wealth of technical expertise, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and continuous quality improvement at prior product-based organizations like Salesforce.com, PayU, Flipkart.com, Go-Jek, and ThoughtSpot.com that I have been part of. I possess a knack for driving organizational change and enjoy leveraging my expertise and hone new skills to contribute to the success of the organization. Programming languages: Java, Python Awards Received: Spot Award(twice): Flipkart.com, Most Dependable: PayU.com Areas of interest/expertise: Software Engineering, Framework Design, customer-focused design thinking, data analysis and engineering, AI/ML applications, and system integration
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused Software Engineer with expertise in test automation and data quality.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 11 yrs 4 mos
Skills
- Software Engineering
- Full Stack Development
- Framework Design
- Ai/ml Applications
- Data Quality Testing
- Test Automation
Career Highlights
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering.
- Expert in developing custom testing tools and frameworks.
- Proven track record in driving organizational change.
Work Experience
Salesforce
Senior Member of Technical Staff (6 mos)
Software Engineer (6 mos)
ThoughtSpot
Member Of Technical Staff (2 yrs)
GO-JEK
Product Engineer (7 mos)
Flipkart
Sr. Software Developer in Test (2 yrs 2 mos)
Hightail
Sr. Software Developer in Test (9 mos)
PayU
Software Quality Engineer (1 yr 4 mos)
Salesforce.com
Caregiving (5 mos)
Software Engineer (2 yrs 7 mos)
Polycom
COM Software Intern (3 mos)
Cisco
Summer Intern (3 mos)
University of Texas at Austin
Teaching Assistant - EE 306 (5 mos)
Education
Master of Science at The University of Texas at Austin
B.Tech at Anna University Chennai
at PSBB - K K Nagar
Post Graduate Certification in ML and NLP from IIITB and upgrad at upGrad.com
Postgraduate Diploma at MIT Sloan Executive Education
Product Management at Indian School of Business