Promila
Bisht
Quality Assurance Manager at Veeva Systems
"From Impact to Influence: My Journey to Leadership"
"From Impact to Influence: My Journey to Leadership"
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Session: From Impact to Influence: My Journey to Leadership
In the tech world, moving from an individual contributor to a manager is more than a career milestone. Its a transformation in how to create value. This session shares my personal journey from building high quality products to building people and enabling teams. I’ll talk about the real-life challenges of transitioning in a fast-paced tech environment. It involves shifting from technical execution to strategic thinking, letting go of being the “go-to” expert and learning to lead with empathy, clarity, and confidence. Whether you’re a software engineer, QA, product analyst, or any tech IC considering a leadership path, this talk will offer honest lessons and actionable inspiration to help you lead with impact and purpose.Key Takeaways
- A transparent view of what it really means to move from IC to manager in tech.
- Practical strategies for shifting mindset, managing people, and growing influence.
- Inspiration and reassurance that leadership is learnable—even when it’s uncomfortable.
- A renewed sense of purpose and curiosity about their next career step.
Bio
I’m a QA leader with over 18 years of experience driving quality and innovation across global teams. I’ve led multi-disciplinary QA functions in industries ranging from devices to health sciences, managing teams across geographies. Known for building high-performing teams, I blend technical expertise with a people-first leadership style that emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and continuous improvement. I’ve helped organizations scale their QA practices while delivering reliable, customer-centric software solutions. I’m passionate about empowering others, fostering inclusive team cultures, and leading with purpose in fast-paced technical environments.