Deepika
Sidana
Senior Manager - Software Engineering | Board of Director at American Express | getWITit NY | SWE NYSCD
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Deepika Sidana Bio (LinkedIn)
Deepika Sidana is a Senior Engineering Manager and technology leader with more than 14 years of experience building enterprise software, distributed systems, and AI-powered solutions. Her work focuses on responsible AI, enterprise AI engineering, and creating technology that delivers meaningful human impact.Beyond her professional role, Deepika is committed to expanding opportunities for girls and women in technology. She serves as Professional Development Director for the Society of Women Engineers New York State Capital District and as a founding board member and Co-Director of Community Engagement and Outreach for getWITit New York. She also supports emerging technologists through mentoring, volunteering, technical reviewing, and community education.
Deepika co-designed an AI-confidence workshop that reached approximately 98 Girl Scouts and created CurioBuddy Jr., a guardrail-based AI learning companion designed to encourage reasoning instead of providing direct answers. She is an IEEE Senior Member, published author, peer-reviewed researcher, and an accepted Grace Hopper Celebration 2026 speaker. Her work connects technical leadership, responsible innovation, mentorship, and community building to help more girls and women confidently participate and thrive in technology.