Neelima
Mangal
Author | Member of Forbes Council, MIT CIO| TechExec
"Journey from a Small Town to Engineer to Leadership: Career Insightsm & Lessons Learned"
"Journey from a Small Town to Engineer to Leadership: Career Insightsm & Lessons Learned"
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"Journey from a Small Town to Engineer to Leadership: Career Insightsm & Lessons Learned"
"Journey from a Small Town to Engineer to Leadership: Career Insightsm & Lessons Learned"
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Session: Journey from a Small Town to Engineer to Leadership: Career Insightsm & Lessons Learned
Journey from a Small Town to Engineer to Leadership:Things I Wish I’d Known When I Started My CareerWith over two decades immersed in the IT sector, navigating teams, managing projects, and addressing the dynamic challenges of the evolving technical landscape, my journey has been marked by a tapestry of failures and successes. Through these experiences, I've gleaned valuable insights. To provide you with a valuable foundation for your leadership journey, I'm imparting lessons learned and sharing key aspects I wish I had known at the outset of my career.
From Engineer to Leader, with Neelima Mangal
Small Town Big Dreams - From Small town in India to bustling tech hubs of North America
My top five principles of leadership
Ten actionable strategies to drive your success
Key Takeaways
- Navigating Career Challenges
- Early Career Guidance
- Passion for Empowering Others
- Leadership Wisdom
Bio
👩💼 Neelima is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of diverse experience spanning the East and West Coasts, Silicon Valley, and Canada. She has held significant roles at prominent organizations such as Apple Inc., AT&T, Wells Fargo, Scotiabank, and ADP. Neelima holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Maharishi International University in Iowa, USA.👩💼 As a first-generation immigrant, Neelima's journey from a small Indian town to the bustling tech hubs of North America mirrors the evolving landscape of global technology and business services leadership. Her passion for using technology to address real-world challenges is evident in her roles as a Tech Evangelist, MIT SLOAN CIO Community member, Forbes Technology Council Executive WomenTech Net Chief, and a member of the LinkedIn Top Voice and Liftery Circle, where she leads Liftery Technical Moms in empowering the careers of 10 million women in North America.
👩💼 Neelima is a dedicated advocate for Women in Technology (WIT) and an acclaimed keynote speaker. Her achievements include being a WomenTech Global Ambassador, a member of the Forbes Tech Council's 2023 Thought Leadership Exchange Top 20, and recognition as one of the Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Tech in 2022. She is a 2023 "Scrum Board Member-Nominee" and has received numerous Women In Technology (WIT) Awards, including Women of Inspiration and Women Authentic Leader awards.
👩💼 As an author, Neelima has penned "Climb, Lead, Succeed," featured in Forbes Council's 'Executive Library' 2023, offering valuable insights and strategies for women seeking career success. Her international impact extends through her roles as a WomenTech Global Ambassador and keynote speaker at prestigious events.
👩💼As the host of the podcast "The Power of Women in the World of Tech," Neelima aims to promote Women’s Empowerment by fostering self-confidence, and leadership skills, and overcoming challenges in the corporate world. Neelima's inspiring journey continues to empower women in the tech industry.
👩💼 Neelima's influential contributions span various industries, where she is recognized for building high-performing teams, driving innovation, and facilitating business model adoption. She has excelled in leadership positions within SaaS startups and Fortune 500 companies, showcasing expertise in E2E Delivery Management, Agile Project Management, Quality Engineering, Product Management, Go To Market Strategy, Technology, Customer Success, Marketing, and significant contributions to the North American Financial, Retail, Banking, Telecom, Health Care, Life Sciences, CRM, and Payments industries.
👩💼 Beyond her professional achievements, Neelima is a dedicated community builder, serving in public, non-profit, and private sectors. She brings passion and vision to every organization she engages with, mentoring hundreds of women and co-founding Spectrum North, a non-profit organization advocating for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
