Bangalore, December 23,
2024: Harness, the Modern Software Delivery Platform® company, is excited to
announce the appointment of Prashant Verma as the Head
of R&D, India Center. With over 24 years of engineering leadership
experience, Prashant is poised to make Harness India a key innovation hub and a
critical contributor to the company’s global growth strategy.
An IIT Delhi alumnus, Prashant is renowned for building
high-performing engineering teams and driving impactful outcomes. He has
previously contributed to leading enterprise and consumer product organizations
such as i2, Informatica, Goldman Sachs, LinkedIn, Flipkart, Zoomcar,
and Traveloka.
In his new role, Prashant will focus on establishing Harness India as a
global innovation hub, building a world-class R&D center with top-tier
talent, and fostering a tech-first culture where engineers drive innovation and
take ownership. He will also enhance collaboration with global teams across the
US, Europe, and other regions, while positioning Harness India as a thriving
workplace and employer of choice.
Jyoti Bansal, Co-founder and
CEO, Harness, “We are thrilled to welcome Prashant Verma as Head of R&D,
India. His proven expertise in building and scaling high-performing teams
aligns perfectly with our vision for Harness India. Under his leadership, the
India Center will play a pivotal role in driving impactful innovation and
contributing to our global growth strategy.”
Prashant Verma, Head of R&D
India, Harness, said “I am honored to join Harness and lead the R&D India Center.
Harness India will be a core driver of the company’s global growth and
innovation journey. My vision is to build a world-class R&D hub that
empowers engineers to solve complex problems, deliver transformative solutions,
and contribute to impactful success.”
Harness India continues to grow as a cornerstone of the company’s global
strategy, emphasizing innovation, excellence, and collaboration.
About Harness:
Harness is the
leading end-to-end platform for complete software delivery. It provides a
simple, safe, and secure way for engineering and DevOps teams to release
applications into production. Harness uses AI and machine learning to monitor
the quality of deployments and automatically roll back failed ones, saving time
and reducing the need for custom scripting and manual oversight, giving
engineers their nights and weekends back. Harness customers accelerate deployments
by up to 75%, reduce infrastructure costs by up to 60%, and decrease lead time
for changes by up to 90%. Harness is based in San Francisco. Harness India is a
critical part of the company’s global operations, with a strong focus on
innovation, collaboration, and growth.
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