Richa Gupta, Director of Software Engineering
Professional Overview
Richa Gupta is an accomplished software engineering leader with over 12 years of experience driving technical innovation and strategic product development. As the Director of Software Engineering at Egencia, she oversees a team of talented engineers responsible for building cutting-edge travel technology solutions. Richa's expertise spans software engineering, technical product management, and engineering management, enabling her to bridge the gap between business objectives and technological capabilities.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Director of Software Engineering at Egencia, Richa is responsible for leading a team of software engineers in the development and delivery of innovative travel technology solutions. She works closely with cross-functional stakeholders to align engineering efforts with business priorities, ensuring the successful implementation of strategic initiatives. Under Richa's leadership, her team has achieved significant improvements in system performance, scalability, and user experience, contributing to Egencia's continued growth and market leadership.
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Richa held several leadership positions within the Expedia Group, where she demonstrated her ability to drive technical excellence and operational efficiency. As a Senior Engineering Manager, she led teams responsible for building mission-critical components of the Expedia travel platform, overseeing the development of new features and the improvement of existing systems. In her earlier roles as a Technical Product Manager, Richa played a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business requirements and technical solutions, driving the successful delivery of impactful products.
Richa began her career as a Software Engineer at Microsoft, where she honed her technical skills and problem-solving abilities while contributing to the development of various software applications.
Academic Background
Richa holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India. During her time at the institute, she excelled academically and was recognized for her outstanding performance.
Areas of Expertise
- Software engineering and architecture
- Agile software development methodologies
- Technical product management and strategy
- Engineering team leadership and management
- Cloud infrastructure and scalable systems design
- Performance optimization and system reliability
Professional Impact
Under Richa's leadership, the engineering teams she has managed have consistently delivered high-quality, innovative products that have had a significant impact on the travel industry. Notable achievements include:
- Spearheaded the migration of Egencia's core booking platform to a cloud-based architecture, resulting in a 30% improvement in system performance and a 50% reduction in operational costs.
- Led the development of a AI-powered personalization engine that increased customer engagement and conversion rates by 25%.
- Drove the implementation of a robust engineering process framework, leading to a 40% reduction in development cycle times and a 20% improvement in code quality.
Conclusion
Richa Gupta is a visionary software engineering leader with a proven track record of driving technological innovation and delivering business impact. Her extensive experience, technical expertise, and strategic mindset make her a valuable asset to Egencia as the company continues to shape the future of the travel industry.
