Smita Bhat
About Smita Bhat
Smita Bhat is a Capability Lead at ThoughtWorks with over 13 years of experience in web application development using Ruby on Rails. She has a strong background in object-oriented programming, architectural design, and Agile Software Development principles.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Smita Bhat has been serving as a Capability Lead at ThoughtWorks since 2011. With over 13 years of experience in this role, she is based in the Pune Area, India. In her position, she focuses on leading teams and managing projects, utilizing her extensive background in web application development and Agile Software Development principles. Her tenure at ThoughtWorks has allowed her to develop strong skills in object-oriented programming and architectural design, making significant contributions to various projects.
Education and Expertise
Smita Bhat holds an Engineer's Degree in Computer Science from the National Institute of Engineering, Mysore, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune, from 2014 to 2016. Her educational background complements her technical expertise in web application development, particularly with Ruby on Rails, and her proficiency in Agile methodologies.
Background in Software Development
Before her current role at ThoughtWorks, Smita Bhat gained experience at several organizations. She worked as a Senior Software Developer at ThoughtWorks Technologies Pvt. Ltd. from 2006 to 2011 in Bengaluru. Following that, she served as a Lead Platform Developer at Althea Systems from 2011 to 2014 in South Goa. Additionally, she held the position of Tech Lead at Floh from 2014 to 2016 in Pune and briefly worked as a Senior Software Developer at Activesphere in 2014.
Technical Skills and Methodologies
Smita Bhat possesses strong technical skills in web application development, particularly using Ruby on Rails. She is well-versed in object-oriented programming concepts and architectural design. Smita has hands-on experience with Extreme Programming techniques, including pair programming, test-driven development, and continuous integration and delivery. Her expertise in Agile Software Development principles further enhances her ability to manage projects effectively from planning stages to deployment on cloud platforms.