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Hyderabad Software Process Improvement Network (HYDSPIN) is a forum of software professionals from various organizations for the open exchange of experiences and ideas (educational, scientific, and practical) to bring about process improvements in their organizations.

 

​HYDSPIN was founded in November 1995 by Sri S. V. Ramana Murthy, Sri B. S. Gandhi, and Sri K. S. Prakasa Rao. The core team, organizing body, and other participants contribute to this forum on a purely voluntary basis to enhance knowledge and maintain an active professional network. Over the past 30 years, HYDSPIN has been one of the most active SPINs across the globe.

Vision:


HYDSPIN aims to be a professional body that promotes sharing, learning, and collaboration among IT professionals and organizations to innovate and internalize delivery and operational best practices for business excellence.

Mission:

HYDSPIN enables Information Technology professionals to add value by:
 

  • Creating an environment and opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, professionalism, and the application of software engineering practices.

  • Fostering and enabling corporate, community, and educational networking opportunities by inspiring a culture of collaboration, learning, sharing, and innovation.

  • Partnering with industry, academia, and government to nurture industry best practices and standards.

  • Providing a collaboration platform for professionals, organizations, and the IT industry to advance best practices.

Knowledge Sharing Sessions

HYDSPIN has conducted more than one hundred Knowledge Sharing Sessions on a regular basis. These sessions cover a wide range of topics and are delivered by eminent speakers from industry and academic institutions.

Training Programs

To address the specific needs of IT professionals, and in alignment with ASQ guidelines, HYDSPIN has developed comprehensive course material and conducted more than fifty Six Sigma Green Belt and Six Sigma Black Belt training programs

CQA Coaching

Around 1995, the CQA Certification from QAI (Quality Assurance Institute) became a highly sought-after credential for Quality Assurance professionals. In response, HYDSPIN conducted approximately ten training programs to prepare participants for the CQA Certification.

Metrics Benchmarking and Process Benchmarking


Over the years, HYDSPIN has conducted two Metrics Benchmarking studies for development projects, four combined Process and Metrics Benchmarking studies, and one exclusive Process Benchmarking study.The benchmarking results were shared among members to facilitate learning, comparison, and continuous improvement of internal processes.

HYDSPIN – Academic Alliance Programs
HYDSPIN entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pragati Engineering College to conduct workshops for graduate students twice a year.These workshops were delivered by industry practitioners and were aimed at enhancing students’ skills to meet industry requirements. The program was successfully conducted for more than four years until it was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pre-Conference Tutorials

HYDSPIN has been conducting pre-conference tutorials prior to its annual conference as part of its knowledge-sharing initiatives.As part of the 2025 Annual Conference, a Pre-Conference Tutorial was conducted on 6 December 2025 covering the following topics:

  • From AI Pilots to Enterprise Platforms by Guru Prasad (Senior Member, IEEE)

  • Embedded Intelligence Workshop by S. V. Ramana Murthy (CTO, Onyx Components and Systems)

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Faculty – Pre-Conference Tutorial (6 December 2025)

Participants – Pre-Conference Tutorial (6 December 2025)

Mid-Year and Annual Conferences
HYDSPIN has been conducting Mid-Year and Annual Conferences for over thirty-five years, typically held in mid-December. These conferences serve as a platform for industry leaders, professionals, and academicians to share insights, best practices, and emerging trends in software engineering and process excellence.

Annual Conference 2025
The Annual Conference for the year 2025 was conducted on 13 December 2025.

Theme: Beyond Optimization: Enabling Strategic Value Through AI and Process Excellence.

Chief: GuestRavi Eswarapu, CEO, Ratan Tata Innovation Hub, North Andhra.


Invited Speakers

  • Ganna Vadlamani, President & CEO, Amzur Technologies Inc.

  • Manohar Yerraguntla, President, PMI Pearl City Chapter

  • Dr. Vijay Ghantasala, Group Engineering Director, NetElixir

Panel Discussion – Afternoon Session


Topic:Strategic Value in the Age of AI: Leadership, Security, and Technology in Action
 

Panel Moderator:

  • Subrahmanyam Y, MD & CEO, Next Health Digital Solutions

Panelists:

  • Rekha Kondmudi, Associate Director – Tech & Cyber Security, Verizon

  • Satish Kumar A.V., Founder & Advisor, Stealth Startups

  • Diwakar Konda, Practice Director, Coforge Limited

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Inauguration of the Annual Conference – 13 December 2025

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Participants – HYDSPIN Annual Conference (13 December 2025)

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HYDSPIN Core Team

© 2025 by HYDSPIN.

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