Abhay Gupta
About Abhay Gupta
Abhay Gupta serves as the Sr. Director of Engineering at SmartBear, bringing extensive experience in software engineering and leadership across various companies. He has a strong educational background in computer science and business, complemented by expertise in big data analytics and cloud-based application development.
Current Role at SmartBear Software
Abhay Gupta serves as the Sr. Director of Engineering at SmartBear, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering teams and driving the development of software solutions. His leadership focuses on enhancing product quality and ensuring timely delivery of projects.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Abhay Gupta has extensive experience in software engineering across various organizations. He worked at Centive and Incentive Technology Corp as a Principal Software Engineer from 2005 to 2007. He then joined Dell EMC, where he held the position of Manager of Software Engineering from 2015 to 2017. His career also includes roles at CloudLock, Cvent, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, where he served as a Technology Leader for FedNow from 2020 to 2022.
Educational Background and Certifications
Abhay Gupta holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from the University of Mumbai. He furthered his education with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Business from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He has also achieved Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and completed training in Agile Project Management with Scrum.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Abhay Gupta possesses a strong technical background with expertise in big data analytics and Hadoop concepts. He has experience in transitioning monolithic applications to microservices architecture and has delivered cloud-based SaaS applications using AWS. His skills also include database development and performance improvement across various database systems such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Sybase, Oracle, and SQL Server.
Compliance and Certification Leadership
Abhay Gupta has led teams through FedRamp ATO certification processes, demonstrating his capability in managing compliance requirements. He has experience supporting compliance for standards such as PCI, HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA, showcasing his understanding of regulatory frameworks in software development.