Congratulations to Rani Zilpelwar, the recipient of 8th Light’s Quarterly Beacon Award, a peer-nominated honor that celebrates team members who shine light on our core values.
Rani is a Software Delivery Lead with over a decade of experience building high-quality software and high-trust teams. This quarter, Rani’s leadership and influence grew significantly beyond her original role with one of the world’s largest entertainment providers. Her ability to build credibility with key client leaders resulted in her being entrusted with new leadership responsibilities, including managing a team of contractors on the client’s behalf.
Beyond the client work Rani leads, she is also deeply committed to the mentorship and growth of those in her circle of influence. Recently, Rani published an insight on "Integrating Agile in the Era of AI", amplifying the voice of her practice and helping to shape the conversation around modern software development.
Through her commitment and trusted leadership, Rani is a powerful Beacon to the values we hold true at 8th Light. Her actions illustrate how ‘Honestly Builds Trust’ and how a commitment to continuous education and growth can fuel limitless opportunity.
Our CEO, Jenny Farver, sums it perfectly:
Rani doesn't just lead. She blazes the trail. She delivers with purpose, speaks with honesty, and helps make our organization better. If Rani is your manager, you’re lucky. If she’s not, you’re still lucky because her leadership lifts all of us.
