Srinivasa Rao Bittla

Srinivasa Rao Bittla is a renowned AI and Performance Engineering leader with over 20 years of experience in AI-driven automation, large-scale performance benchmarking, and quality assurance. As a Senior Development Engineer 5 at Adobe, he drives AI/ML innovation, cloud reliability, and enterprise-scale testing strategies. He has led performance engineering for 500+ microservices, architected real-time data processing for 25 billion+ customer profiles, and developed the Vulcan Performance Framework, enabling 40-70% efficiency gains in performance testing across multiple teams. Beyond his technical leadership, Srini is a dedicated mentor and educator, having trained and guided 10,000+ software professionals worldwide in automation, performance engineering, and AI-driven testing. His commitment to diversity in tech is evident in his role as a mentor for the Step IT Up program, where he helped 350 underrepresented women transition into IT careers across the United States—a program recognized by Vice President Joe Biden for its impact in bridging gender and diversity gaps in STEM. Srini is also an IEEE AI Policy Committee member, contributing to the development of ethical AI governance, responsible AI frameworks, and regulatory policies that shape the global AI landscape. His expertise in AI-driven automation has positioned him as a trusted thought leader in AI policy, governance, and compliance for enterprises. A respected industry voice, Srini is a Forbes Tech Council member, IEEE Senior Member, and an invited speaker at global conferences, including Conf42, IEEE, and AI Testing forums. He has served as a judge at MLH, Rice Datathon, and IEEE AI/ML conferences, actively contributing to the advancement of AI-driven testing methodologies. His patents in AI-enabled cybersecurity and blockchain-based data security, along with his published IEEE research papers on automation and performance engineering, underscore his contributions to innovation in the field. Srini's impact has been recognized through multiple accolades, including the Team Excellence Award (Adobe, 2024), Noble Gold Award (2025), Titan Gold Award (2025), and the Hall of Fame Award (Symphony, 2006) for his outstanding contributions to Quality & Performance engineering, and AI-driven automation. His passion for mentorship, innovation, and AI policy continues to shape the future of software testing, performance engineering, and cloud resilience.