Ria Bhatia

Software engineer, speaker & mentor passionate about simplifying concepts & fostering diversity

Ria Bhatia is a driven and passionate software engineer at Goldman Sachs.

Over the course of her career, she has worked with various technologies, focusing on performance optimization, system scalability, database internals, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps practices.

Ria is dedicated to simplifying complex concepts, fostering team learning, and staying at the forefront of technology trends.

She’s an enthusiastic speaker, having presented at prominent conferences such as EuroPython, PyCascades’23, GirlGeek'24, XTreme Python'23, PyLadiesCon'23, PyOhio'23 and the Women Tech Network Conference.

A strong advocate for gender diversity in tech, Ria actively mentors aspiring engineers and has been recognized with the Google Women in Technology Scholarship and the Nutanix Women in Tech Scholarship for her leadership and community contributions.

Ria believes in leading a fulfilling life beyond work, embracing multiple interests that fuel her creativity and passion.

She enjoys screen-free hobbies like reading and embroidery, showcasing her artistic talents, and is adept at playing multiple instruments, reflecting her dedication to continuous learning and self-expression.

These diverse pursuits not only enrich her life but also enhance her ability to bring energy, focus, and innovation to her professional work.

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