29 April, 2026 | NYC, United States

Transforming Quality Engineering: Evolution of AI Adoption Scenarios for QE & Road Ahead

Overview:

Join industry leaders and an expert analyst for an engaging roundtable discussion on how AI adoption scenarios have evolved over a period of time in transforming Quality Engineering practices, associated challenges, opportunities, and the road ahead. Together, we’ll explore real-world experiences, emerging trends, and practical challenges in integrating AI-driven solutions. Participants will have the opportunity to share insights, debate approaches, and envision the future impact of AI on enhancing testing efficiency and software quality.

Agenda: 

Speakers:

Ekambar Cheedella

AVP IT, Head of Service Integration & Operations, AAA-The Auto Club Group

Anshuman Agrawal

Vice President - Digital Assurance, Hexaware

Eddie Urenda

Vice President - Digital Assurance, Hexaware

Speaker Bio’s :

Ekambar Cheedella , AVP IT, Head of Service Integration & Operations, AAA-The Auto Club Group

Ekambar Cheedella is an accomplished IT leader with over 25 years of experience driving technological innovation and operational excellence. He has a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex IT projects on time, within budget, and with high quality. Ekambar is adept at developing and implementing strategic IT initiatives that enhance business performance and foster growth. With extensive expertise spanning critical IT departments such as infrastructure support, software development, Quality Assurance, End User Services, and IT operations, he possesses a unique advantage in understanding and addressing diverse challenges in the IT landscape. Known for his exceptional problem-solving skills, strong leadership, and commitment to continuous improvement, Ekambar is passionate about leveraging technology to achieve business objectives and cultivate a culture of innovation.

Anshuman Agrawal, Vice President – Digital Assurance, Hexaware

Anshuman Agrawal is a result-driven business leader with over 22 years of extensive experience in top-tier technology services firms, delivering innovative IT solutions across multiple industry verticals. He has a deep passion for Quality Engineering and is continuously advancing the adoption of New IT practices—including Continuous Testing, Intelligent Automation, Performance Engineering, AI, and Machine Learning—to align closely with client business objectives and drive measurable value.

Anshuman brings a wealth of expertise in building and nurturing high-performing teams, technology consulting, and client relationship management. His strategic focus on quality engineering has enabled him to play a pivotal role in transforming and enhancing service delivery for numerous Fortune 100 companies. Through his leadership, he consistently drives business growth, fosters innovation, and champions the integration of cutting-edge technologies to meet evolving industry demands and client needs.

Eddie Urenda, Vice President – Digital Assurance, Hexaware

Eddie Urenda is a seasoned digital assurance transformation leader with a robust background in software quality assurance, business service management, project management, and delivery of managed services. Throughout his career, he has consulted, designed, and implemented strategic solutions and innovative practices in software delivery and deployment for a diverse range of clients, including major firms in banking, telecommunications, retail, insurance, and professional services.

Eddie’s extensive field experience enables him to guide organizations in planning for the organic adoption of modern development and delivery practices. He carefully considers organizational culture, technology ecosystems, and existing processes to drive impactful transformations that deliver measurable improvements. His expertise spans the entire software delivery lifecycle, integrating software testing, business intelligence, application development, cloud migration, and business process automation. Eddie’s holistic and pragmatic approach empowers businesses to enhance efficiency, reliability, and agility in their digital operations, ultimately accelerating value delivery and competitive advantage.