Shruti Tandon, Managing Director, People Enablement at Nagarro, a global digital engineering and technology solutions company, has shared her insights on empowering women in technology in an exclusive interview. She discussed the various initiatives and programs that Nagarro has implemented to support women in tech, the challenges and opportunities that women face in the tech industry, and her own journey and transition at Nagarro.

Nagarro’s vision and mission of creating an equitable workplace

Nagarro is deeply committed to creating an equitable workplace where individuals are celebrated beyond stereotypes or labels. The company’s vision is to transcend the boundaries of the typical workplace, and create the company of the future. The company’s mission is to cultivate a unique culture where camaraderie, excellence, and happiness are the core values.

To bring this vision and mission to life, Nagarro is actively strategizing how to assemble diverse teams across the globe and encourage each team to set their own goals. The company’s aspiration is to achieve 33 percent women in leadership by 2030, supported by dedicated programs like ‘Glass Window,’ ‘Glass Lens,’ and ‘Data-Driven Women.’

Nagarro’s initiatives and programs to support women in tech

Nagarro has implemented various initiatives and programs to support women in tech, such as:

Glass Window: A program that provides visibility and exposure to women leaders and potential leaders, and showcases their achievements and contributions to the company and the industry.
Glass Lens: A program that provides mentorship and coaching to women leaders and potential leaders, and helps them develop their skills and competencies, and overcome their challenges and barriers.
Data-Driven Women: A program that provides data and analytics training and certification to women employees, and helps them leverage data and insights for decision making and problem solving.
Women in Tech: A community that provides networking and collaboration opportunities to women employees, and organizes events and activities to celebrate and inspire women in tech.

The challenges and opportunities for women in tech

Shruti Tandon acknowledged that women face many challenges in the tech industry, such as gender bias, unconscious bias, stereotyping, difficulty being taken seriously, lack of strong sponsors, and lack of support systems. She also shared some of the strategies and tips that women can use to overcome these challenges, such as:

Building their skills and knowledge in tech, and staying updated with the latest trends and developments.
Showcasing their projects and portfolio in tech, and demonstrating their value and impact.
Networking and connecting with other tech professionals and communities, and seeking support and guidance from mentors and peers.
Preparing for the interview and negotiation process in tech, and impressing the interviewer and employer with their skills, knowledge, and personality.

She also highlighted some of the opportunities for women in tech, such as:

The growing demand and supply gap for tech talent, and the increasing need for diversity and inclusion in tech.
The flexibility and adaptability of the tech industry, and the ability to work remotely and across different domains and sectors.
The innovation and creativity of the tech industry, and the potential to create solutions that can benefit humanity and society.

Shruti Tandon’s journey and transition at Nagarro

Shruti Tandon shared her journey and transition at Nagarro, and how she has witnessed and contributed to the company’s growth. She said that she has been working at Nagarro for more than 15 years, and has been involved in various HR functions and organizational-change projects. She said that she has been given continuous new challenges and opportunities by the leadership, which have facilitated her personal evolution and professional growth.

She also said that she is responsible for HR at Nagarro Austria, and works as an ICAgile certified professional Agile coach. She said that she holds the Erickson Professional Coach certificate as well. She said that she is passionate about empowering women in tech, and that she is leading interventions in the area of career, culture, capability, and change.

Shruti Tandon, Managing Director, People Enablement at Nagarro, has shared her insights on empowering women in technology in an exclusive interview with TechGig. She has discussed the various initiatives and programs that Nagarro has implemented to support women in tech, the challenges and opportunities that women face in the tech industry, and her own journey and transition at Nagarro.