Amrita Desai

About Amrita Desai

Hi there! I\'m a seasoned Senior Software Engineering Manager with a rich background in cutting-edge technologies (Web and Windows). I bring a wealth of experience in building robust and scalable applications, now coupled with leadership skills to guide and inspire teams. As a manager, I excel in leading cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture, and driving the successful delivery of high-quality projects. My leadership style emphasizes mentorship, continuous improvement, and strategic alignment with business goals. My technical expertise spans across a wide range of frameworks and languages, including: Amazon Web Service (AWS), Kubernetes Security Practices (Vulnerability management: Blackduck, Checkmark, Twist lock scans) Infrastructure as a Code (IAAC): Argo, Helm, Terraform, Istio DevOps Practices: CI/CD Pipelines, Jenkins, Docker, Ansible, ServiceNow Observability: Prometheus, Splunk, Grafana, Dynatrace Cloud Technologies: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Elastic Search QA: Manual/Automation testing, Python, Compatibility, Performance, Security, API Testing, Additionally, I possess a deep understanding of cloud and host-based Security products such as DLP (Data Loss Prevention), CASB (Cloud access security broker), DELL APEX Subscription, Cloud reporting, IAM as well as encryption-based products. As a manager, I prioritize the use of CI/CD tools for continuous integration & deployment, such as Jenkins, Gitlab and Argo CD to ensure a streamlined development process and timely delivery of software releases. ⏩ Throughout my career, I have successfully delivered high-quality projects by collaborating with cross-functional teams and leveraging agile methodologies. My managerial responsibilities also include strategic planning, resource allocation, performance evaluations, and ensuring that projects meet both technical and business objectives. I am committed to fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning within my team. I actively lead scrum planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring that the team is aligned, productive, and continuously improving. My focus on agile practices helps to maintain clear communication, set realistic goals, and adapt to changing requirements efficiently.#SoftwareEngineeringManager #TechLeadership #AgileMethodologies #TeamLead #TechMentor #StrategicPlanning #ProjectManagement #ScrumMaster #ContinuousImprovement

Experience

1. Senior Engineering Manager

   Procore Technologies

   Sep 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

Education

• Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya

  B.E., Computer Engineering

  2002 — 2006

• Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, General

  2012 — 2014

Skills

• Agile Methodologies
• Qtp
• Elasticsearch
• Big Datatechnologies
• Software Quality Assurance
• Regression Testing
• Test Management
• Manual Testing
• Api Testing
• System Testing
• Cloud Security
• Unix
• Apache Spark
• Docker
• Apache Kafka
• Test Planning
• Web Services Api
• Test Cases
• Github
• Testing
• Test Automation
• Sdlc
• Jenkins
• Sql
• Quality Center
• Python
• Scrum
• Ansible