Summary
Ronak Ray is a seasoned quality engineering leader with 11 years of experience driving testing strategy and building high-performing teams across major media and AdTech companies. Currently VP of Quality Engineering at DoubleVerify after a multi-role tenure at Forbes, he blends hands-on expertise in Agile testing, test automation, and AI-driven quality with a proven track record of cross-functional influence and people-first leadership. Ronak is known for coaching by example—emphasizing bug prevention, distinguishing testing from checking, and empowering teams to ask smarter questions that reduce risk and accelerate delivery. He pairs technical depth (background in computer science and networks) with strategic program management, having repeatedly earned promotions for delivering customer value beyond the status quo. Based in the NYC area, he also advises startups and brings an uncommon mix of engineering leadership training from Cornell and practical SDET roots to executive decision-making.
11 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
High School, Physical Sciences, High School, Physical Sciences at Vidyakunj High School
Master's Degree, Computer Networks, Master's Degree, Computer Networks at San José State University
Computer Science, Computer Science at New York University
Bachelor's Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Bachelor's Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Sardar Vallabhbhai patel Institute of Technology (Gujarat University)
Engineering Leadership, Engineering Leadership at Cornell University
English, Gujarati, Hindi