Smita Patel
About Smita Patel
Smita Patel is the Head of Quality Assurance for EMEA at UBS, a position she has held since 2014. She has extensive experience in quality assurance and technology, having previously worked at Accenture, Oracle, and Lloyds TSB.
Current Role at UBS
Smita Patel serves as the Head of Quality Assurance for the EMEA region at UBS. She has held this position since 2014, contributing to the firm for a decade. In this role, she oversees quality assurance processes and strategies, ensuring that the company's standards are met across various projects and initiatives within the EMEA region. Her leadership is pivotal in maintaining the integrity and reliability of UBS's services.
Previous Experience at Accenture Consulting
Prior to her current role, Smita Patel worked at Accenture Consulting as a Manager in Advanced Systems & Technology. She was employed there from 2007 to 2011, spending four years in the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands. During her tenure, she focused on implementing advanced technological solutions and enhancing system efficiencies, contributing to the firm's consulting capabilities.
Experience at Oracle
Smita Patel has significant experience at Oracle, where she held two positions. She served as a Senior Manager in Quality Assurance for one year from 2013 to 2014 in Reading, United Kingdom. Before that, she was a Manager in Quality Assurance from 2011 to 2013, also in the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands. In these roles, she was responsible for leading quality assurance teams and ensuring high standards in software development.
Background in Software Development
Smita Patel began her career as a Software Engineer/Developer at Lloyds TSB, where she worked for one year from 2002 to 2003 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Following this, she was a Test Team Lead at Transition Consulting Ltd from 2004 to 2007. These early roles provided her with a solid foundation in software development and testing methodologies.
Education and Computing Science Degree
Smita Patel studied at The Manchester Metropolitan University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computing Science. Her studies spanned from 2000 to 2004, equipping her with essential knowledge and skills in computing that have supported her career in technology and quality assurance.