Sahana Bhat
About Sahana Bhat
Sahana Bhat is a Software Engineering Manager with extensive experience in cyber security, focusing on software design, development, testing, and automation. She has a strong background in quality engineering and people management, having worked at notable companies such as Dell EMC and Wipro Technologies.
Work at Trellix
Sahana Bhat has been serving as a Software Engineering Manager at Trellix since 2022. In this role, she oversees engineering projects and manages a team focused on software development and quality assurance. Her responsibilities include ensuring the successful delivery of software products and implementing best practices in software engineering processes. Sahana's leadership is instrumental in driving the team's performance and achieving project milestones.
Education and Expertise
Sahana Bhat holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Information Technology from Manipal Institute of Technology, which she completed from 2008 to 2010. She also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Telecommunication from Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering between 2003 and 2007. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her extensive experience in the cyber security domain, particularly in design, development, testing, and automation.
Background in Cyber Security
Sahana Bhat has significant experience in the cyber security field, particularly in software quality assurance. She has managed a team responsible for testing the ML Protect scanner software, focusing on various detection methods including static, dynamic, NON PE, and heuristic detections. Her expertise in this area has contributed to the development of robust security solutions.
Previous Experience at Dell EMC
Prior to her current role, Sahana Bhat worked at Dell EMC from 2013 to 2019. She held the position of Associate Principal Software Quality Engineer and previously served as a Senior Software Quality Engineer. During her tenure, she successfully reduced bug reports by 20% within six months through strategic collaboration with the development team. She played a key role in product certification by installing, testing, and verifying multiple components to ensure product readiness for release.
Career Development and People Management
Sahana Bhat is actively engaged in people management, focusing on hiring, career growth, and mentoring within her QA team. Her commitment to developing talent and fostering a collaborative work environment has been a significant aspect of her career, contributing to the overall success of her teams and projects.