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Innovating at Dell: Preeti Varma's Journey from Intern to Product Owner

Preeti Varma | Software Principal Engineer - Product Owner | Bangalore, India

Originally Published: July 1, 2025

My Dell Journey

    

I’m Preeti Varma, a Software Principal Engineer and Product Owner at Dell Technologies, with 13 patents to my name. My Dell story began in 2007 as an intern. Over the last 17 years, I’ve advanced from a quality engineer to a variety of management and leadership roles. This experience has been both deeply rewarding and profoundly educational.

    

Different Roles at Dell

    

After completing my internship, I joined the Data Protection team as a full-time employee. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working on all our Data Protection products, including NetWorker, Avamar, and most recently, PowerProtect Data Manager. Starting as a quality engineer, I was driven by a passion for uncovering bugs and testing the product rigorously while keeping customer use cases at the forefront. This role gave me a thorough understanding of how our products are used and applied in real-world scenarios.

In 2021, I transitioned into management as the Engineering Manager for the Filesystem Agent with PowerProtect Data Manager. Leading a team of developers and Quality Assurance professionals, I guided multiple releases while delivering high-quality features. This phase was instrumental in expanding my leadership skills and product knowledge.

Currently, as a Product Owner, I work closely with product management to plan and prioritize features for our teams. My time in QA gave me in-depth product knowledge, my management role exposed me to delivery processes, and my current position enables me to understand the "why" behind every product decision.

What has Inspired me for 17 Years

     

  • Work: At Dell, I’ve been fortunate to work on cutting-edge, exciting projects that constantly push me to learn and grow. Whenever the work felt repetitive, seeking new challenges or exploring different ways to improve processes has kept me engaged and motivated.
  • People: The collaborative and supportive culture at Dell makes it feel like home. Together, we’ve faced challenges, become stronger, and supported one another through it all. This positive and empowering environment continues to inspire me every day.
  • Work-Life Balance: Finding harmony between work and personal life has been essential for me. Dell’s flexibility has allowed me to fulfill my professional responsibilities while being present for my family and making time for my health. While there are occasional spikes in workload, overall, the balance has been manageable and fulfilling.
  • Making a Difference: For me, making an impact is what truly matters. Seeing how our work aligns with Dell’s mission of "Driving human progress" inspires me. Helping customers through escalation calls and witnessing the real-world effect of our efforts on organizations’ data management is deeply rewarding.

My Patent Journey

   

I’m proud to hold 13 patents, a reflection of my commitment to innovation. With the guidance of patent mentors within my organization, I’ve overcome initial hurdles and continued to innovate. While rejections taught me valuable lessons, they also made the victories even more meaningful.

Life Outside of Work

    

I’ve been happily married for 16 years and am a proud mother of a 7-year-old son. The unwavering support of my family has been vital to my career success. I’m equally passionate about fostering a healthy body and mind. From eating nutritious meals to staying active with regular gym sessions and stress management, I make health a priority. Recently, I completed my first 5k run with Dell’s Women in Action ERG and found it to be an incredibly rewarding experience. I’m also a beach enthusiast, always eager to explore new beaches whenever I get the chance, a pastime that rejuvenates my spirit.

     

Looking Ahead

As I continue to grow, innovate, and contribute to meaningful progress, I am immensely proud to be part of the Dell Technologies family.

       

   

    

    

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