Her Story
About Neeti
Neeti Chudasama is a Business Analyst and Scrum Master based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, currently serving in that dual capacity at VCA Animal Hospitals. Her path into the tech world began in 2007, following several years spent working in retail and running her own business. A friend working as a business analyst introduced her to the field, and she found an immediate connection to the work, drawn in by her interest in technology and the satisfaction of improving business processes from behind the scenes. Over the years, she has built deep expertise in business process analysis and the Software Development Life-Cycle, translating stakeholder needs into clear functional and user specifications through tools such as Rational Rose, Enterprise Architect, and Microsoft Visio, while applying UML modeling and Agile frameworks like JAD and RAD sessions to guide projects from concept to completion.
Throughout her career, spanning roles at organizations including DaVita, Verengo Solar, and Quest Diagnostics, Neeti has carried out responsibilities ranging from requirements gathering and stakeholder interviews to full project coordination, documentation, and oversight of testing strategies. As a woman building a career in a field still largely dominated by men, she has navigated moments where assumptions were made about her based solely on her name, with some employers expecting to find a man in her position. Rather than letting these moments hold her back, she chose to confront them directly, asking employers outright whether they were comfortable with a woman taking on the role, and pushing forward with resolve. She credits much of her professional success not to individual achievement but to the strength of collaboration, likening successful IT projects to a construction effort where contributions from project managers, development teams, and business stakeholders all come together.
Beyond her technical work, Neeti is committed to lifting up the next generation of women in tech, offering mentorship and encouraging those entering the industry to carefully evaluate company culture, representation, and leadership diversity before committing to a role. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems at California State University, Northridge, building on an Associate of Science degree from Glendale Community College, and holds certifications including the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) and SAFe credentials. Outside of her professional life, she supports Sahara, an organization dedicated to helping abused women, reflecting the same values of resilience and advocacy that define her approach to her career.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Neeti
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my team. In IT, success is never the result of just one person's effort — it's much like a construction project where everyone plays a part, from the project manager to the team building things from the ground up, along with cooperation from the business side. I'm deeply grateful to have been part of teams like these, and I've learned so much from working alongside them.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Every hurdle is a learning opportunity. Once that hurdle is crossed, one emerges as an experienced person.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I'd encourage them to really get a feel for the company during the interview process — the environment, the manager, and the peers they'd be working with. I always recommend asking directly about what the workplace culture is like, how many women are part of the team or in that role, what kind of organization it is, and whether there are women in higher-up positions. Taking this approach helps ensure it's the right fit and saves time in the long run.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
I've faced real challenges working in a male-dominated industry, where I've encountered situations where companies made assumptions or judgments based on my name before they even met me, often assuming I was male. Rather than letting that discourage me, I chose to address it head-on — asking directly whether they were comfortable having a woman in the role — and I persevered through those moments. It was disheartening at times, but it only fueled my determination to succeed.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
No answer given directly, though her emphasis on persistence, gratitude toward her team, and mentorship of young women entering tech suggest that determination, collaboration, and support/representation for women in the industry are values central to how she approaches her work.
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