In the world of Quality Engineering, the distance between "Developer" and "Tester" is already a challenge. Add 8,000 miles and a 12-hour time difference, and that gap can become a canyon where bugs hide and requirements die. Poorva Dixit, a Senior Manager with nearly two decades of experience in QA and Test Automation, argues that successful offshore leadership isn't about micromanagement, it's about rigorous process and radical human connection. This session unpacks the "One Team" framework: a methodology for erasing the line between onshore strategy and offshore execution. Attendees will...
Poorva Dixit
Sr. Engineering Manager in Test
Guardant Health
Poorva Dixit is a senior engineering and quality leader with over 17 years of experience building high-performing teams across software development, test automation, DevOps, and AI-enabled quality platforms. She has led complex, cross-functional initiatives in fast-growing and regulated environments, with a strong track record of scaling quality practices while accelerating product delivery. Currently serving in senior leadership roles, Poorva is known for transforming QA from a gatekeeping function into a strategic engineering partner. Her work spans modern test architecture, CI/CD integration, AI-driven automation, and distributed team leadership, including successfully leading offshore and globally distributed teams in distributed-first organizations. Poorva brings a pragmatic, business-focused mindset to engineering leadership, balancing technical rigor with empathy and clear communication. Outside of work, Poorva is deeply invested in mentorship, education, and continuous learning, and is passionate about helping the next generation build confidence in technology and leadership.