🌍 Hello, World Pulse! Excited to Connect & Learn 🤝

Hi everyone! 😊 I’m so excited to be part of this incredible community of changemakers, dreamers, and doers! ✨

A little about me—I’m a software engineering leader, researcher, and mentor with a deep passion for technology and its power to uplift women, especially in STEM fields. 💻🚀 My career has taken me through different facets of software development and AI, and I’m currently working toward advancing into senior leadership. At the same time, I’m pursuing PhD research 📚 on how Indian immigrants navigate reproductive health, particularly the role of technology in their journey.

I joined World Pulse because I truly believe in the power of storytelling and community-driven change. 💡💬 I’m here to learn from all of you amazing voices, exchange ideas, and contribute my own experiences—whether it’s about career growth, mentoring women in tech, or the intersection of culture and digital health.

One of my biggest dreams is to start a company focused on mentoring female engineers 👩‍💻✨—helping them grow into leadership roles and break barriers in the tech industry. If you’re passionate about this too, let’s connect! 💜

💬 To spark conversation—what is one piece of advice that has profoundly shaped your journey? I’d love to hear your stories and insights! Let’s uplift and empower each other. 💪🌟

Looking forward to meaningful connections! 💙

🚀 With excitement,

Akshata