At SmartBear, we strive to keep our customers at the center of everything we do. As a way of recognizing the great impact our customers have on technological advancement, we have launched our Customer Awards Program. This program is aimed at celebrating the exceptional contributions that our customers make each day. SmartBear’s Quality Champion Award was the first of four distinctive awards we will present this year, each designed to honor different aspects of innovation and commitment in the industry.
Our inaugural recipients of SmartBear’s Quality Champion Award, Ryan Bolt, Global Software Engineer Director & CoE Lead from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Mital Shah, Manager of Software Quality Engineering at Universal Destinations & Experiences (a division of NBCUniversal/Subsidiary of Comcast), exemplify what it means to push the boundaries of software excellence. Their efforts in maintaining and enhancing software quality are not just a testament to their dedication but also an inspiration to the entire industry.
Ryan has been instrumental in developing BCG’s Center of Excellence, nurturing a culture that thrives on sharing knowledge and best practices. Since integrating SmartBear’s TestComplete and Zephyr Enterprise into their processes in 2019, Ryan and his team have set new benchmarks for software quality and reliability.
Mital’s work at Universal Destinations & Experiences showcases how strategic use of technology—like SmartBear’s automated API testing platform ReadyAPI—can transform operational efficiency. By ramping up automation by over 200%, Mital has not only enhanced his team's productivity but also fostered an environment where innovation flourishes.
What stands out in the stories of both Ryan and Mital is their commitment to collaboration and feedback. With openness being one of our core values, this exchange between customers and SmartBear is vital for continuous improvement and innovation. By listening to our customers, we gain invaluable insights that help us refine our tools and ensure they meet the real-world demands of developers and engineers.
Looking forward, the software development industry continues to evolve at an unprecedented rate. Development teams across the globe are tasked with doing more with fewer resources, under tighter deadlines, and with higher expectations for quality and performance. In this context, recognizing and celebrating customer achievements is not just about giving credit where it's due. It's about highlighting the paths of success that others can follow and learn from.
As we continue to shine the spotlight on the outstanding work of our customers, we invite you to join us in recognizing and celebrating innovation. Whether you are a part of a small startup or a large enterprise, your efforts in software development drive the technological advancements that shape our world.
The next award in our Customer Awards Program will be the Software for Good Award. Nominations are open until June 7, 2024. We are looking for companies that leverage their technological prowess to make meaningful impacts on sustainability, ESG, DEI efforts, and the overall well-being of humans.
Submit your nomination on our Customer Awards page today.