Vidhyut Sampath

About Vidhyut Sampath

I lead Quality Engineering transformations that measurably improve how enterprises build and ship software — faster, with fewer defects, and with AI at the core. Over 15+ years at Deloitte and Cognizant, I\'ve driven large-scale QE programs across regulated industries including insurance, financial services, life sciences, utilities, and healthcare — building high-performing teams, defining multi-year transformation roadmaps, and embedding GenAI and Agentic AI across the full testing lifecycle. What I bring to the table: Proven ability to reduce defect leakage and drive measurable efficiency gains at enterprise scale Deep expertise in Agentic AI-driven operating models — autonomous test generation, synthetic data, intelligent dashboards Track record of winning and expanding large QE engagements through trusted advisory and strategic delivery Published author and conference speaker on AI and automation in Quality Engineering I specialize in: → Enterprise QE strategy, governance, and operating model design → GenAI & Agentic AI in testing → Building and scaling distributed, high-performing QE organizations → Multi-vendor delivery and executive stakeholder engagement → Regulated industries: insurance, financial services, life sciences, utilities I\'m passionate about where AI and quality engineering intersect — and what it means for software reliability, delivery speed, and business trust.

Experience

1. Quality Engineering Specialist

   Deloitte

   Jan 2015 — Present · NJ, US

   Leading enterprise Quality Engineering transformation programs for large, complex clients across insurance, financial services, life sciences, utilities, and healthcare.My focus areas:🤖 AI-Driven Quality EngineeringDesigning and implementing GenAI and Agentic AI-powered operating models — deploying autonomous agents for intelligent test generation, synthetic data creation, and AI-driven quality metrics and dashboards. Enterprise QE Strategy & GovernanceDefining multi-year QE transformation roadmaps, governance frameworks, and quality standards that align testing practices with business and technology goals at scale. Automation-First DeliveryBuilding automation-first testing capabilities across UI, API, integration, and regression environments — driving measurable reductions in defect leakage and significant efficiency improvements across portfolios. Global Program LeadershipManaging large, distributed QE programs spanning multiple geographies, workstreams, vendors, and stakeholder groups — from planning through go-live. Business ImpactConsistent track record of expanding client relationships through delivery quality, strategic advisory, and trusted senior engagement.

Education

• Model Engineering College, Cochin

  B.Tech, Electronics Engineering

  1998 — 2002

• Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

  PGDM, Finance, IT

  2004 — 2006

Skills

• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• Pre-Sales
• Consulting
• Requirements Analysis
• Management
• IT Strategy
• Software Quality Assurance
• Testing
• Business Analysis
• Global Delivery
• Software Project Management
• Business Process
• Process Consulting
• Requirements Gathering
• Pmp