Deepthi Nidwannaya has been a significant contributor to Confluent's engineering team in India, driving the success of their billing capabilities and leading the re-architecting of the Commit Estimator platform. She prioritizes personal growth through her individual development plan and leverages Confluent's culture of empowerment and accountability to strive for excellence. With expertise in system development, deployment, and cloud solutions, Deepthi is eager to take on new responsibilities and drive strategic projects. Confluent's company culture values "Smart, Humble, and Empathetic" leadership, prioritizes employee growth, and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion through policies such as comprehensive insurance coverage and mental health support. When interviewing candidates, she emphasizes the importance of evaluating not only technical skills but also interpersonal skills and cultural fit.