Video footage courtesy of Grace Hopper Celebration India in partnership with https://anitab.org/ India In this edition of The Core Report: Weekend Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks to Sirisha Voruganti, CEO & MD of Lloyds Technology Centre India. A powerhouse engineer who has re-defined tech leadership across defence startups, Sirisha also led technology teams at MasterCard and JP Morgan Chase. She also happens to design critical missile systems. Sirisha's journey is a masterclass in breaking barriers and challenging the status quo. Listen in as they dive deep into: - Her groundbreaking work in India's missile defence programs - The critical importance of women in tech design teams- Why diversity isn't just a buzzword – it's a technological necessity - Her powerful "Five C's" of professional growth: Competency, Courage, Communication, Compass, and Confidence Ever wondered why iPhone designs might feel incomplete? Sirisha shares her perspective on how the lack of women in design teams impacts product development. Spoiler: Those handbag storage challenges? Fixable with diverse perspectives! Key Insights: - The transformative power of technology across industries - Navigating male-dominated spaces with resilience - Building teams that truly represent our diverse world - Personal stories of overcoming professional challenges Inspired by legendary scientist Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, Sirisha embodies leadership that's humble, team-focused, and relentlessly innovative. Whether you're an aspiring engineer, a tech enthusiast, or someone passionate about breaking glass ceilings, this episode is your blueprint for professional excellence. Bonus: She's also a badminton champion! 🏸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listeners! We await your feedback....⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Core and The Core Report is ad supported and FREE for all readers and listeners. Write in to shiva@thecore.in for sponsorships and brand studio requirements. For more of our coverage check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thecore.in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join and Interact anonymously on our whatsapp channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube