Fireside Chat with C S Sriram

Hello Testers,

A fireside chat is an opportunity for open and honest dialogue. Also, the unique format that allows for gaining insight into the experiences of industry experts, and finding inspiration, by posing candid questions.

We’ve brought "Fireside Chat with C S Sriram." for all of you!

Date: 19th February 2026

Time: 9 PM - 10 PM IST

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Session Title: Scaling Engineering teams: The opportunity and Challenges

Scaling an engineering team isn't just about hiring—it’s about managing the breaking points that come with growth. Join us for a candid conversation on how to move from 20 to 100+ engineers without succumbing to the "Productivity Paradox." We’ll dive into the mechanics of building Quality Teams and navigating the AI-based transformation currently redefining the industry.

Key Takeaways

1. The Blueprint for Scale: Transitioning from generalist hackers to specialized, high-quality squads.
2. The QA of the Future: How traditional quality assurance is evolving into a strategic, AI-integrated function.
3. AI-Driven Transformation: Leading your organization through the shift to AI-augmented engineering workflows.
4. Strategic Alignment: Using Betterworks’ own goal-setting frameworks to maintain velocity and radical ownership at scale.
   

About Speaker: C S Sriram, Vice President of Engineering at Betterworks

C S Sriram is a seasoned technology leader with over two decades of experience in the software industry, currently serving as the Vice President and India Division Head at Betterworks, global HRTech SaaS MNC. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for driving engineering and quality excellence while balancing business objectives with conscious people-centric leadership. He is currently investigating and transforming engineering, especially quality in engineering, through Generative AI.

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