Venkat Damera

About Venkat Damera

A forward-thinking Global Delivery leader, brings energy, innovation, and strategic vision to the world of Quality Engineering (QE). Over 25 years of diverse experience, is passionate about shaping high-impact QE strategies—ranging from dynamic Live QE implementations to the seamless management of large programs and portfolios, the design of agile TCoE frameworks (even in fragmented structures), and the orchestration of global Agile and Digital transformations.Known for turning vision into reality, has demonstrated measurable success in P&L ownership, managing $34M in revenue with a 26% PAT, while leading 550+ global professionals. Has also spearheaded business development initiatives and designed value-driven QE solutions that drive growth and efficiency.A master at navigating delivery complexities, excels in forging strong partnerships, strategically expanding account footprints, and empowering talent to build high-performing, multi-location teams. Core strengths include managing large-scale deals, implementing innovative non-linear pricing models, delivering transformative QE consulting, leveraging advanced automation (Shift Left, BDD, Hybrid), and championing DevOps adoption.Certified as a Microsoft Azure Developer and proficient in Python programming, continuously pushes boundaries, blending technical acumen with strategic leadership to redefine the impact of Quality Engineering on global enterprises.

Experience

1. Du Head, Infosys Quality Engineering (Tech & Aero Industry Segments)

   Infosys

   Feb 2017 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Responsibility: Delivery Unit Head, HiTech (US) and Aero (Global) Segments for Infosys Quality Engineering (IQE) Unit.

Education

• Pridarshini Public School, Vijayawada

  10th Class, SSC

  1991 — 1993

Skills

• Pre-Sales
• Product Studio
• Modern Testing
• Software Project Management
• Test Consultancy & Portfolio Assessment
• Quality Management
• Risk Management
• Vendor Management
• Service Delivery
• Global Delivery
• Federated QA Organization Services
• Testing
• Project Delivery
• Cmmi
• Quality Auditing
• Soa
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Agile Methodologies
• Quality Control
• Clinet Relationship Management
• Offshoring
• Quality Center
• Resource Management
• Testing Center of Excellence (Tcoe)
• Agile Project Management
• Vss
• Leadership
• Account Management
• Test Planning
• Portfolio Assessment
• Quality Assurance
• Test Management
• Manual Testing
• Project Portfolio Management
• Defect Tracking
• Specialized QA Services Delivery Management
• System Testing
• Portfolio Management
• Business Operations