Profiles in Diversity Journal Names SmartBear's Vineeta Puranik a 2024 Woman Worth Watching

SOMERVILLE, Mass. - EntSun -- SmartBear (https://smartbear.com/), a leading provider of software quality and visibility solutions, announced that Vineeta Puranik (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vineeta-puranik-568...), the company's SVP, Engineering and Operations, has been named a 2024 Women Worth Watching® in STEM (https://diversityjournal.com/) by Profiles in Diversity Journal®. The 6^th annual award recognizes high-achieving women in STEM who are blazing trails for other women in their organizations and across the globe—and for girls everywhere who want to build successful and satisfying careers in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM). Vineeta manages SmartBear engineering and operations with a global distributed team of more than 300.

More on EntSun News

• Dr. Jacqueline West Honored as Best Dentist in JAX by Folio Weekly
• Buffalo Producer The MarTian SMG Earns 5x Gold Certification for Key Glock's "Dirt"
• Exciting News: Pivotal Health Solutions Acquires Revolutionary Portable Parallel Bars
• Nick Menza Documentary "This Was My Life" now on Blu-ray!
• Miboxer Achieved New Goal in GILE 2025

"Our Women Worth Watching in STEM are high-performing, purpose-driven leaders who create value for other women and for the organizations where they contribute their talents," said Profiles in Diversity Journal® publisher, James R. Rector (https://www.linkedin.com/in/diversityjournal/). "We are honored to feature these 23 impressive women in STEM, including Vineeta Puranik, who have distinguished themselves through hard work and determination. Each year, the honorees continue to prove that the sky's the limit for women in these traditionally male dominated fields and for the young women who are considering entering the field. Congratulations to Vineeta, and thank you to SmartBear for nominating her and honoring her contributions to the field of STEM."

Vineeta's career in software engineering spans over two decades. Specializing in CI/CD pipelines, multi-shore development, and Agile-to-DevOps workflows, she has led teams through the entire lifecycle of delivering innovative products to market. Known for strong execution that delivers impactful business outcomes, Vineeta prioritizes people, retention, and training teams in modern, changing technologies and giving them the appropriate tools for success.

More on EntSun News

• Ali Siddiq - Comedian / Master Storyteller Adds 34 More Dates To His 2025
• Jeopardy!'s Ken Jennings Headlines National Mensa Event
• Mensa Foundation Prize Awarded to Neuroscientist-Pianist
• New book, "High-Tech Heroes," redefines billionaire as someone who improves a billion lives
• From Marvel to Meaning: Actor Stanley Aughtry Redefines Legacy in Hollywood and Beyond

"Increasing diversity in STEM is crucial to foster innovation, enhance problem-solving skills, and ensure equitable access to opportunities for all," said Vineeta Puranik. "From an early age, I was always encouraged to study math and science by parents who were excellent role models, and post-graduate, I was fortunate to have exceptional mentors who opened opportunities for me. I have always prioritized offering encouragement and support for women to help build important collaborative and supportive networks. Closing the gender gap in STEM is a multifaceted challenge that requires concerted effort and support from various stakeholders."

For more information on the 2024 Women Worth Watching in STEM Awards, including the full list of winners, go to: https://diversityjournal.com/

To learn more about Vineeta in the latest issue of Profiles in Diversity Journal®, go to:

https://issuu.com/diversityjournal/docs/pdj-q2_...

All trademarks recognized.

#