Gautam Wadhwani
About Gautam Wadhwani
Gautam Wadhwani serves as the Global Head of DevOps Tooling and Engineering Services at HSBC Technology India, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in software development, testing practices, and project management, and leads a global initiative supporting over 12,000 developers.
Work at HSBC
Gautam Wadhwani has been with HSBC Technology India since 2014, currently serving as the Global Head of DevOps Tooling and Engineering Services. His tenure includes various leadership roles, such as Global Head of Testing Practices and HSDI Head of Testing from 2014 to 2015, and Global Head IT Transformation - Testing for a brief period in 2016. He has been instrumental in leading a global DevOps initiative that supports over 12,000 developers across different geographies and service lines. His responsibilities include integrating tools and plugins to enhance the DevOps experience and collaborating with product vendors to customize solutions and negotiate pricing.
Education and Expertise
Gautam Wadhwani holds an MBA in Marketing from SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), where he studied from 1997 to 2000. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Production from 1989 to 1993. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in areas such as testing, project management, portfolio management, relationship management, and software development. This combination of education and experience has equipped him with the skills necessary to lead large-scale initiatives in the technology sector.
Background
Prior to his current role at HSBC, Gautam Wadhwani worked at Larsen & Toubro Limited as a Senior Executive from 1995 to 1999. He also served as an ERP Consultant at Godrej Infotech Limited from 1999 to 2002. His career at HSBC began in 2002, where he held various positions, including Delivery Head for 12 years. His diverse background in both engineering and management has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of the technology landscape.
Achievements
Gautam Wadhwani runs a quality initiative named QLeap, which focuses on minimizing defects in the software development lifecycle. This initiative reflects his commitment to enhancing quality and efficiency within software development processes. His leadership in global DevOps initiatives and his role in integrating tools and plugins demonstrate his ability to drive significant improvements in operational effectiveness.