as a woman i am a testament to the remarkable possibilities that unfold when we embrace careers in stem my academic journey began with an exceptional 98 score in my bachelors degree in mathematics while pursuing postgraduation in mathematics seemed like the natural choice destiny had a different plan i enrolled in the masters in computer application programme intertwining mathematics data computers and problemsolving into a transformative endeavourtoday as i look at my 25year journey with cognizant i have embraced seven diverse roles gaining a panoramic experience across the spectrum of it services the three pivotal points in my career have been the crm role the leadership role in qe a quality engineering assurance and my current role as coimbatore centre headthis rich tapestry of experiences has equipped me with the adaptability required to seize new opportunities and be at the forefront of changeas a leader at cognizant my dedication lies in empowering my associates especially women to unlock their potential and drive innovation for our global clients continuous upskilling is not an option but a necessity in todays dynamic business ecosystem we have integrated career growth and technology readiness providing structured pathways for associates to prepare for aspirational roles from the very beginning it is essential for womens active participation in stem as we bring unique perspectives ignite creativity and foster innovation in a world driven by technological advancements our diverse voices hold the power to shape a future brimming with possibilitiestogether every woman in tech can inspire and lead with distinctionto all the women working in the tech industry my advice is to prioritise investing in your learning and career and focus on growth by constantly upskilling crossskilling and reskilling essentially always be prepared for whats to come starting todaymaya sreekumar head coimbatore centre cognizant