Gayathri Krishnan
About Gayathri Krishnan
Gayathri Krishnan is the Director of Software QA Engineering at Barracuda, with extensive experience in quality assurance across the US and India.
Current Role as Director of Software QA Engineering at Barracuda
Gayathri Krishnan currently serves as the Director of Software QA Engineering at Barracuda. Her role is a hybrid position, emphasizing both in-office and remote work dynamics. In this capacity, she oversees the quality assurance processes and ensures the delivery of high-quality software products. Her responsibilities include coordinating QA activities, implementing best practices, and driving quality improvements across software development projects.
Professional Experience in Quality Assurance
Gayathri Krishnan brings extensive experience in quality assurance, having held various managerial positions in the field. Prior to her current role, she was a Senior QA Manager at Barracuda from 2019 to 2023 and a Manager of Software QA from 2017 to 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She has also worked as a QA Project Coordinator at Michigan Medicine in 2017, a Quality Assurance Manager at Intellisys Technology, LLC from 2010 to 2016 in Chennai, India, and a Software QA Supervisor at Phoenix Contact from 2008 to 2010 in Ann Arbor.
Educational Background in Accounting and Computer Applications
Gayathri Krishnan completed her Bachelor's in Accounting and Computer Applications at Podar College, Mumbai University, from 1995 to 1999. This educational foundation has equipped her with a robust understanding of both financial and computational disciplines, which she leverages in her professional career in software quality assurance.
Expertise in Software Quality Assurance
Gayathri Krishnan specializes in implementing quality innovation practices, particularly focusing on mobility and cloud solutions. She has a strong background in establishing quality assurance practices integrated with Agile delivery lifecycles. Her expertise lies in running successful QA practices as a service to clients, ensuring that software products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.
Diverse Experience in US and Indian Markets
Gayathri Krishnan has professional experience in both the US and India, providing her with a diverse perspective on global QA practices. Her international experience includes working at Datanet Quality Systems and JARC in Southfield, Nixel Technology, and multiple roles in Ann Arbor and Chennai. This diverse background allows her to bring a nuanced understanding of various software quality assurance methodologies and practices to her current role.