Sujatha Shetty, Upnotch Member, is Experienced Engineering Leader. With over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, she has held diverse roles in both early-stage startups and large enterprise environments across India and the US. As a people-first manager, she excels at building high-performing, cohesive teams by fostering a safe environment for risk-taking, cultivating a growth mindset, and encouraging individuals to set and achieve ambitious goals. She has technical expertise in application and network security, virtualization, multi-cloud networking, DevOps, Test as a Service, test automation, and SaaS. She is also known for her ability to forge strong relationships with stakeholders and drive cross-team collaborations, which has helped her teams thrive in complex environments. Sujatha would be an exceptional mentor for anyone seeking career advice or guidance in the IT field. She is also looking for a mentor herself—someone who can help her reach the next level of her career, stay motivated, and offer leadership insights to further her growth.