Shilpa Hegde
About Shilpa Hegde
Shilpa Hegde is a Product Engineering Manager at DefenseStorm, where she has worked since 2018. She has a strong background in programming, project management, and cybersecurity, with previous experience at Microsoft and Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
Work at DefenseStorm
Shilpa Hegde has been serving as a Product Engineering Manager at DefenseStorm since 2018. In this role, she has demonstrated strong organizational skills, effectively prioritizing projects and managing multiple tasks simultaneously. Her position involves cross-functional collaboration, ensuring that various teams work together efficiently to meet project goals. Her tenure at DefenseStorm has contributed to her expertise in the cybersecurity domain, particularly in addressing technical challenges faced by banking clients.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Before joining DefenseStorm, Shilpa Hegde worked as a Product Engineer at Microsoft from 2017 to 2018. During her time in Redmond, Washington, she gained valuable experience in product development and engineering practices. This role allowed her to enhance her technical skills and apply her knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Educational Background
Shilpa Hegde holds a Master's degree in Project Management from the University of the Cumberlands, which she completed from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, she earned a Master's degree in Computer Science from Texas A&M University-Kingsville, studying from 2015 to 2017. She also obtained a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Visvesvaraya Technological University, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. This educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in both technical and management disciplines.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Shilpa Hegde is proficient in several programming languages, including C, C++, and C#. She is also skilled in web technologies such as ASP.NET, HTML, and JavaScript. Her experience extends to using project management tools like Asana and ClickUp, which she utilizes for efficient project tracking and management. Additionally, she has developed expertise in cybersecurity technical problem-solving, particularly in relation to banking clients, over a span of four years.
Teaching Experience
In 2016, Shilpa Hegde served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Texas A&M University-Kingsville for a period of four months. This role involved supporting faculty members and assisting students in their academic pursuits, further enhancing her communication and organizational skills.