Today we're sharing another insightful presentation from our most recent Innovative Executives League Summit, where Deepika Duggirala, SVP of Global Technology Platforms at TransUnion, spoke about how focusing on your people and the developer experience leads to improved business performance.

At TransUnion, Deepika leads the technology strategy and execution of cloud-based platform transformation. With over two decades of leadership experience, she has led teams that build high-performing software across a variety of companies, ranging from startups to large global enterprises. Prior to joining TransUnion, Deepika led product development as the CTO and VP of Engineering at Yello. She also served as SVP of Engineering at SPINS and held various technology leadership roles at SAP, Nielsen, and Motorola.

Deepika holds a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Rutgers University and a Bachelor's in Electronic Engineering from Nagpur University in India. She serves on the Regional Advisory Board of Comp-U-Dopt, an organization that designs programs to eliminate limited computer access, increase technical literacy, and support the future of youth in communities across Chicago and northern Illinois. She is also a passionate advocate for women in technology and the importance of balance in our work and personal lives.

• (02:34) - Recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performing talent
• (03:29) - Background on TransUnion & Global Technology Platforms
• (06:45) - Engaging development talent in the current environment
• (09:06) - Software development is a creative process
• (10:36) - Increased retention and productivity
• (11:33) - Listening to the engineering community
• (13:06) - DevX: TransUnion’s onboarding program
• (14:59) - How to continuously listen, engage & support
• (17:09) - Upskilling, investing in training, and future-proofing 
• (18:26) - The results for TransUnion

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