Neha Kulkarni

Neha Kulkarni is a prominent Engineering Manager with over 13 years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in quality assurance and testing. She currently leads a team of 17 Quality Engineers at Corelight Inc., where her focus is on testing web security software and hardware products. Kulkarni has been recognized for her significant contributions to increasing API automation coverage from 10% to 90%, which drastically reduced manual regression testing time from 10 days to just 3 days, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and product reliability.2

In addition to her technical expertise, Kulkarni has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she served as an interim Product Manager, successfully leading the implementation of a vaccine finder feature adopted by major organizations like Google and the CDC, benefiting approximately 6 million users.2 Her commitment to continuous improvement is evident in her initiatives that have reduced production issues by up to 90% and improved overall product quality.2

Kulkarni's educational background includes an engineering degree from the University of Virginia, where she developed a strong foundation in math and science.1 She is also involved in advocacy for women's representation in STEAM fields, being a founding member of The Representation Project’s Global Youth Advisory Council.1

Her achievements have earned her recognition, including the prestigious 2024 Global Recognition Award for her exceptional contributions to the IT industry.2