“When I embarked on my career in the 1990s, engineering was already considered a good profession for women in my native India. I was fortunate to have a positive and nurturing work environment as well as supportive colleagues early in my career. This allowed me to find my passion in my chosen profession,” Shanthala Kamath says.
For her, it all started in high school.
“I was immensely interested in sciences and that was the beginning of my fascinating adventure in engineering.”
Thinking back to the start of her journey, she remembers distinctly all the people she admired at the time.
“Although I have had several inspiring role models, my parents have been a big influence and everlasting role models for me. My father taught me integrity and simplicity. From my mother, I learned creativity, problem-solving, and compassion.”