Shiva Prasad
About Shiva Prasad
Shiva Prasad serves as the Senior Vice President and Global Head of ROW (UK, EMEA & APAC) at Cigniti Technologies, bringing nearly two decades of experience in software testing and service delivery. He has held various leadership roles within the company and has a strong background in advanced test automation and project management.
Current Role at Cigniti Technologies
Shiva Prasad serves as the Senior Vice President and Global Head of ROW (UK, EMEA & APAC) at Cigniti Technologies. He has held this position since 2022 and is based in London, United Kingdom. In this role, he oversees operations and strategic initiatives across multiple regions, focusing on enhancing service delivery and optimizing processes.
Previous Positions at Cigniti Technologies
Shiva Prasad has held several key positions at Cigniti Technologies. He was Vice President and Global Head of ROW (UK, EMEA & APAC) from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, he served as Associate Vice President and Head of ROW Delivery from 2018 to 2019, and as Senior Director and Head of Delivery for UK and EMEA from 2016 to 2018. His career at Cigniti began with the role of Director and Head of Delivery for the UK and EU in 2015.
Professional Background and Experience
Shiva Prasad has nearly two decades of experience in software testing, service delivery, and application development. He has worked in various capacities at organizations such as Airgas, CSC/AppLabs, BBC, Mindtree Ltd., and Hitachi Data Systems. His expertise includes test process optimization and advanced test automation, particularly using Python and Perl.
Education and Technical Skills
Shiva Prasad earned a Bachelor of Technology degree in Computer Science Engineering from Andhra University College of Engineering. He possesses strong technical skills in advanced test automation design and development, with proficiency in Agile and Wagile methodologies. His experience includes managing global teams and implementing application support services from inception to completion.
Achievements in Project Delivery
Shiva Prasad has delivered global multi-million dollar projects in quality assurance, application management, and development services across EMEA and the Americas. He has been instrumental in establishing Centers of Excellence (COEs) and Service Centers that support multiple country businesses with a focus on strong SLA-based delivery.