About

Aneesha Gupta is an experienced Engineering Manager at Workday, where she leads the Academic Foundation team. Her current role involves collaborating with product teams to plan releases based on customer needs and market opportunities, while also participating in the design of technical features and conducting code reviews. Aneesha is passionate about increasing code quality and test coverage, while also creating a psychologically safe environment for her team to speak their minds and push boundaries. Aneesha has over 6 years of relevant experience in the software industry, having started her career as a Software Application Engineer Intern at Workday. She then progressed to become a Senior Software Application Engineer on the Academic Foundation team, where she designed and built web services that are heavily used by implementers, and managed several refactors to improve usability and performance. Aneesha holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Southern California, where she graduated in 2017. Prior to that, she attended Castilleja School from 2009 to 2013. Aneesha's tech stack includes skills in senior software engineering, testing, and web development. She is passionate about using innovative strategies and data to deliver end-to-end student experiences, from recruiting admissions to registration, curriculum management, financial aid, and student finances. Overall, Aneesha is a skilled engineering manager with a passion for creating high-quality software products and fostering a culture of growth and innovation within her team.