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Sanjita Thapa

Sanjita Thapa

Plano,TX

Summary

Technical Program Manager and Quality Engineering Leader with 15+ years of experience leading enterprise-scale digital transformation, agile delivery, platform modernization, AI enablement, and strategic technology initiatives across financial services, healthcare, insurance, and digital product organizations. Proven expertise leading cross-functional teams through complex product development lifecycles while driving Agile transformation, continuous improvement, operational excellence, and enterprise delivery execution. Experienced coaching teams, managers, and senior stakeholders on Agile methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming (XP), and scaling frameworks to improve collaboration, adaptability, delivery velocity, and team performance. Strong background driving end-to-end technical program execution including roadmap planning, dependency management, milestone tracking, governance, risk mitigation, budgeting, resource management, and executive-level reporting. Demonstrated success managing large-scale enterprise initiatives involving APIs, distributed systems, reusable platform services, CI/CD modernization, cloud applications, AI-driven automation, and customer-facing digital platforms. Skilled at facilitating executive-level discussions, strategic planning sessions, stakeholder alignment, and cross-functional decision-making processes across Product, Engineering, Operations, and business organizations. Experienced in developing operational and transformation strategies using metrics, analytics, and evidence-based decision-making to improve delivery outcomes and organizational efficiency. Strong technical fluency in Agile delivery, SDLC/STLC, APIs, microservices, distributed systems, automation strategy, enterprise architecture concepts, and data-driven program management. Extensive experience developing dashboards, reporting frameworks, KPIs, and executive presentations using tools including JIRA, Confluence, Tableau, Excel, PowerPoint, and AI-powered analytics solutions. Champion of AI-driven transformation leveraging tools including Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and generative AI technologies to improve reporting, automation, defect analysis, engineering productivity, and delivery efficiency. Recognized for strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence decision-making, remove roadblocks, and drive successful enterprise program outcomes. Professional business leader prepared for challenges of Senior Manager role. Combines deep understanding of business operations with commitment to driving team success and achieving significant results. Renowned for adaptability in dynamic environments and collaborative approach to problem-solving, leveraging keen analytical and decision-making skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Manager, Software Quality Engineering

DraftKings
09.2024 - Current
  • Lead enterprise-scale QA and AI-enabled automation initiatives supporting complex digital platforms, distributed systems, and customer-facing applications.
  • Partner with Product, Engineering, and leadership teams to identify opportunities for scaling AI-driven solutions and operationalizing automation capabilities.
  • Drive strategic program planning, roadmap execution, milestone tracking, dependency management, and cross-functional coordination for high-impact initiatives.
  • Utilize AI tools including Claude, ChatGPT, and GitHub Copilot to improve test strategy, automate test creation, enhance defect analysis, and accelerate release readiness.
  • Created executive-level dashboards, reports, and operational insights using Claude AI to provide senior leadership with actionable metrics, defect trends, release readiness visibility, and risk analysis.
  • Lead globally distributed teams while driving continuous improvement, stakeholder alignment, and enterprise-wide quality transformation.

Sr. Technical Program Manager/Agility Lead

JPMorgan Chase
01.2021 - 08.2024
  • Led enterprise-scale digital platform programs supporting strategic initiatives across Commercial & Investment Banking, impacting client, employee, and stakeholder experiences.
  • Managed cross-functional delivery of reusable digital platform components including CIAM/client authentication, analytics platforms, and enterprise design systems.
  • Developed and executed strategic technical program roadmaps aligning platform delivery, adoption initiatives, dependencies, and organizational priorities.
  • Facilitated Agile ceremonies, executive-level discussions, strategic planning sessions, and organizational alignment activities to drive delivery excellence.
  • Coached teams and stakeholders on Agile methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, XP, and scaled Agile frameworks to improve delivery efficiency and collaboration.
  • Oversaw end-to-end program execution including planning, budgeting, milestone tracking, dependency management, governance, risk mitigation, and executive reporting.
  • Developed dashboards, KPIs, reporting frameworks, and executive presentations using JIRA, Confluence, Tableau, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Led multiple concurrent enterprise initiatives while effectively navigating ambiguity, evolving priorities, and cross-functional dependencies.

Lead Software Quality Engineer

JPMorgan Chase
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Led large-scale enterprise delivery programs for web, mobile, API, and distributed applications across multiple business domains.
  • Managed end-to-end planning, execution tracking, risk mitigation, and delivery coordination for complex cross-functional initiatives.
  • Built scalable automation frameworks and CI/CD integration strategies to improve delivery velocity, release quality, and operational efficiency.
  • Developed metrics, dashboards, governance reporting, and executive visibility frameworks to support data-driven delivery decisions.
  • Led geographically distributed teams and coordinated multiple interdependent workstreams to ensure successful program execution.

QA Lead

Travelers Inc.
11.2014 - 01.2017
  • Developed and executed system test plans aligned with project requirements and delivery timelines.
  • Translated business requirements into test scenarios, test cases, RTMs, and quality strategies.
  • Led defect management activities, defect review meetings, and production readiness coordination.
  • Performed manual, regression, system, and automated testing across enterprise applications.
  • Leveraged AI-driven tools including Claude to improve test automation, reporting, and defect analysis.

QA Analyst

Interstate Companies Inc.
10.2014 - 11.2014
  • Executed end-to-end QA testing for cross-platform mobile applications across Android, Windows, and iOS devices using SeeTest.
  • Validated technician-facing applications to ensure reliability, usability, and production readiness.

QA Analyst

City of Hope – Los Angeles
10.2011 - 07.2013
  • Performed QA testing for enterprise mobile applications across Android, Windows, and iOS platforms using SeeTest.
  • Executed functional, regression, and usability testing to ensure application quality and reliability.

QA Analyst

California Coast Credit Union
03.2011 - 09.2011
  • Tested scheduling applications including intake forms, response-time workflows, and security validations.
  • Collaborated with development and business teams to validate functionality and system performance.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

Southern States University
CA
01-2014

Bachelor of Science - Finance and Management

Southwest Minnesota State University
MN
01-2010

Skills

  • Technical Program Management
  • Agile Transformation
  • Scrum
  • Kanban
  • Extreme Programming (XP)
  • Scaled Agile Frameworks
  • Enterprise Delivery
  • Product Delivery
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Roadmap Planning
  • Dependency Management
  • Milestone & Risk Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Executive Communication
  • Agile Coaching
  • SDLC/STLC
  • APIs & Microservices
  • Distributed Systems
  • Platform Modernization
  • CI/CD & Automation Strategy
  • Data Analytics
  • Reporting & Dashboards
  • JIRA
  • Confluence
  • Tableau
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Generative AI Tools (Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Gemini)
  • AI Enablement
  • Governance & Operational Excellence

Timeline

Sr. Manager, Software Quality Engineering

DraftKings
09.2024 - Current

Sr. Technical Program Manager/Agility Lead

JPMorgan Chase
01.2021 - 08.2024

Lead Software Quality Engineer

JPMorgan Chase
01.2017 - 01.2021

QA Lead

Travelers Inc.
11.2014 - 01.2017

QA Analyst

Interstate Companies Inc.
10.2014 - 11.2014

QA Analyst

City of Hope – Los Angeles
10.2011 - 07.2013

QA Analyst

California Coast Credit Union
03.2011 - 09.2011

Bachelor of Science - Finance and Management

Southwest Minnesota State University

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

Southern States University