With a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, Gunjan Bhardwaj Sharma has built an impressive career in the technology sector, where she has excelled in quality assurance, automation testing and the development of cutting-edge software for gaming and streaming platforms. As a senior software engineer at Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, she has become a vital contributor to the testing and performance validation of streaming games for PlayStation, ensuring a seamless user experience and the reliable delivery of digital entertainment to millions of customers.
Ms. Sharma technical role centers on writing and executing automated tests across multiple environments, verifying game performance and deployment accuracy, and maintaining high testing standards to support the success of flagship products. Within her team, she is recognized for her deep knowledge of PlayStation streaming infrastructure and her instrumental work on the internal project known as “Cronos,” which supported the successful launch of the PlayStation 5 streaming service. Her thorough testing protocols helped ensure product reliability and customer satisfaction, underscoring her value as a leader in engineering quality.
Ms. Sharma’s career is built on a strong academic foundation. She earned a Master of Science in computer science from California State University Long Beach and a Bachelor of Technology in electrical engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. Her academic experiences not only developed her analytical and problem-solving abilities but also introduced her to collaborative research, emerging technologies and peer mentorship, all of which influenced the trajectory of her professional life. She credits her professors, coursework and student involvement for instilling in her the discipline and vision that continue to guide her career.
Before joining Sony, Ms. Sharma was an integration engineer at Qualcomm, where she was involved in the validation of complex mobile system technologies. This position sharpened her ability to operate across team boundaries and solidified her collaborative approach to problem solving. Earlier, she worked at Networks In Motion as a senior software quality assurance (SQA) engineer, contributing to quality assurance processes for navigation and location-based services during a time of significant growth in consumer mobile applications.
Ms. Sharma’s early career includes time at Symantec Corporation, testing software designed to protect users and enterprises from digital threats. In her role as an SQA engineer, she developed a deep understanding of software performance, product security and user trust. She began her journey in software engineering at the National Institute of Information Technology, acquiring hands-on experience in project delivery and technical instruction.
Ms. Sharma’s professional growth has been accompanied by an ongoing dedication to learning. She has earned several certifications, including architecting in Amazon Web Services, neural networks and deep learning from deeplearning.ai, introduction to Kubernetes and computer hardware and operating systems through edX, and networking foundations from LinkedIn Learning. These credentials reflect her forward-thinking approach to staying ahead in an evolving technological landscape.
Beyond her technical responsibilities, Ms. Sharma has made meaningful contributions to her communities. As a former secretary and coordinator of the Western Music Club at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, she encouraged cultural engagement on campus. She also serves as session two bookstore lead at Chinmaya Mission, a role she has embraced for more than a decade. Through this work, she has remained grounded in service, education and personal growth.
Ms. Sharma is committed to advancing her technical expertise, expanding her role within the software industry and exploring new opportunities to speak at conferences and serve on professional panels. She continues to pursue a life that balances personal fulfillment, community service and innovation in technology.