International Women in Engineering Day  Anuradha Natarajan, Head of Technology Strategy and Engineering Operations, Altimetrik

“India’s engineering ecosystem has made significant strides in advancing women’s participation across STEM and technology. Today, women are not only contributing to innovation but are increasingly leading critical initiatives across AI, digital engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, and product development. Their growing presence in these fields reflects a positive shift in the industry and highlights the value that diverse perspectives bring to solving complex business and technology challenges.

Having spent over 25 years in engineering and technology, I have witnessed firsthand how the opportunities available to women in STEM have evolved. While this progress is encouraging, I believe the next chapter is about more than representation. As AI reshapes industries and creates new possibilities, we must enable more women to influence technology strategy, lead high-impact engineering programs, and shape the intelligent systems that will define our future. Engineering has always been about solving problems and driving innovation, and diverse perspectives will be essential to ensuring that the technologies we build are innovative, inclusive, and meaningful.

As industry leaders, we have a responsibility to create environments where women can continuously learn, grow, and advance into leadership roles. At Altimetrik, we are focused on building that foundation through initiatives such as WINGS, MentHERup, and Rebound, which provide mentorship, career development, and learning opportunities for women at different stages of their professional journeys.

As we celebrate International Women in Engineering Day, it is important to recognize that the future of engineering will be shaped not only by advances in AI, but also by the diversity of talent behind them.”