Neela Deshpande

I am a strategic Engineering Operations leader with 15+ years of success in "getting things done" in fast-paced SaaS, AI/ML, Cloud Infra & Fin-Tech environments. I accelerate delivery of customer value through optimized operations across multiple functional pillars of engineering - from SDLC, project & releases to talent and employee journey. My key strengths are simplifying complexity, rallying teams towards a common goal and bringing just enough structure to empower teams to deliver exceptional results. I lead with empathy and turn ambiguity into actionable plans that lead to ultimate success. This has enabled me to make a lasting impact, like reducing the product delivery timelines and improving release predictability simultaneously improving quality. As a Chief of Staff, I have helped design and implement effective organizational structures and talent strategies to quickly grow and scale engineering teams. My experience spans across Private Equity (PE) ventures and fast growing companies / divisions, and I have led offshore expansion and managed teams in the US, India and Europe. I have coached teams, leaders and individuals to operate efficiently and effectively, and harness the power of data to drive results.

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