Consultant Spotlight🌟

Janani Dhanabalan

Background

I’m a QA Automation Engineer passionate about building reliable test frameworks, improving software quality, and helping teams release with confidence.Working with VITS for almost 4 years. Collaborating with diverse teams, and continuously learning new ways to create impact with the Organization.

Fun Facts about Janani

What’s the most unusual place you have visited?Lake Tahoe is probably the most unusual place I’ve ever visited. What struck me wasn’t just the beauty—it was the contrast.I remember standing on the shore, watching water so clear it looked like glass, while snow-dusted peaks towered in the distance.In the same day, I hiked through pine forests, dipped my feet in the icy lake. It felt like two worlds colliding—summer and winter, calm and adventure—all in one place.

What’s the most unusual thing in your desk drawer?Lots of pensFact that few people know about you?I enjoy debugging complex issues—it feels like solving a puzzle.

Fact that most people know about youI love cooking, experimenting with flavors, trying new recipes. It’s my way of unwinding after a long day.

Best quote or saying that you like to live by or that inspires you“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” — Maya Angelou

Describe yourself in 3 wordsAnalytical, curious, dependable

What do you enjoy doing to relieve stress?Unplugging, go for a walk, listen to music, or work on a crochet project.

What do you think you will be doing 20 years from now?Learning, mentoring, and evolving with technology.

What are you going to do when you retire?Traveling around with my husband, pursuing personal interests.

What is one word that you would use to describe your teamCollaborative

What’s the greatest bit of advice a parent or mentor has given you?“Focus on what you can control, and give your best effort every single day.”

Who was your favorite teacher in school and how did s/he impact you?My Professor in College. His passion and determination, always inspired me.

At which store you would like to max out your credit card?Micheal’s or any art store.

Who inspires you?People who turn challenges into opportunities through hard work and persistence.

Who would you most like to swap places with for a day?A high-end tech engineer for a day—just to see what it feels like to casually design something that changes the world.

What's the best compliment you have ever received?You caught it before it hit production.

If you could change something in the world, what would it be?I would make equality a reality, not just in words, but in opportunities. Everyone deserves the same chance to learn, grow, and succeed, regardless of where they start.I believe that when we level the playing field, we unlock incredible potential that benefits everyone.