Himanshu Varshney on how to build an excellent software engineering culture

Himanshu Varshney on how to build an excellent software engineering culture

In this Knowledge Short episode, Himanshu Varshney talks about how to build a strong software engineering culture. He lists the guiding principles his leadership team has developed and discusses keys to successful implementation. He also warns about crucial pitfalls to avoid. One universal theme throughout, however, is that a successful culture starts with leadership’s continued commitment to excellence and employee satisfaction.

A strong SWE culture is the secret sauce behind high-performing teams and successful organizations.

Himanshu Varshney is a managing director at HashedIn by Deloitte. He has nearly 20 years experience in software development and co-founded HashedIn in 2010. Since it was acquired by Deloitte in 2021, he has led HashedIn's sales, marketing, and operations.

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