Sandesh K.
About Sandesh K.
Sandesh K. is the Head of Services Engineering at Adaptavist, where he focuses on aligning product engineering with operational goals. He has extensive experience in engineering and management roles across various companies, including HSBC and Intel Security.
Current Role at Adaptavist
Sandesh K. currently serves as the Head of Services Engineering at Adaptavist, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on aligning product engineering efforts with operational goals through cross-functional collaborations. He guides the Cloud Foundation Team to ensure effective scaling and alignment with strategic objectives. His leadership emphasizes the integration of third-party AI models to promote continuous innovation within the organization.
Previous Experience at Adaptavist
Prior to his current role, Sandesh K. worked at Adaptavist in various capacities. He served as an Engineering Team Lead from 2018 to 2021 and as a Software Engineering Manager from 2021 to 2024. During his tenure, he contributed to refining operational practices and enhancing customer and business outcomes by leveraging customer feedback. He also played a key role in organizing Adaptacon 2023, an internal global conference.
Education and Expertise
Sandesh K. earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Mechanical Engineering from Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his engineering expertise, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles across multiple organizations.
Career Background
Sandesh K. has a diverse career spanning multiple companies and roles. He began as a Test Engineer at Infosys from 2009 to 2012, followed by a position as a Software QA Engineer at Intel Security from 2012 to 2013. He then worked as a Test Analyst at Nintex in Kuala Lumpur from 2013 to 2014, and as a Test Automation Engineer at VisualDNA from 2014 to 2015. His experience also includes serving as a Country Deployment Manager at HSBC from 2015 to 2018.
Engagement in Industry Discussions
Sandesh K. participated in a podcast episode discussing AI in quality engineering and testing. This involvement reflects his commitment to sharing knowledge and insights within the industry, particularly regarding the integration of AI technologies in engineering practices.