Vandana’s 25-year journey from tech enthusiast to trusted advisor

If there’s one thing that technology teaches us, it’s that standing still isn’t an option.

Early in my career, I transitioned from system analysis to consulting. While system analysis had its own thrill, meeting with a client and listening to their challenges to provide innovative solutions was exciting. Every engagement allowed me to learn something new about technology and the people I worked with. It gave me the joy of knowing what we create could change how a business runs or how a patient gets better healthcare support.

25 years leave you with countless memories, but some of them stay etched forever. Ringing the Nasdaq bell was one of them, it was a moment that felt bigger than me, a symbol of how far we had come together. Winning the President’s Club award was another, not just for the recognition, but the experience that followed: a trip to the Bahamas with colleagues. Winning Consulting Magazine's Women in Tech Consulting for Innovation award was another great industry acknowledgement. And then there are the quieter moments when a client appreciates the difference we've made to them.

People and purpose are the two threads that have woven my journey through all these years. I’ve been fortunate to have some amazing mentors and sponsors who entrusted me with bigger canvases. I owe my success to them, to all our clients who saw us as partners and to the amazing teams that I worked with who always raised the bar.

Outside work, I enjoy swimming, Zumba, hiking on a quiet trail, traveling and spending time in nature. I’m also a trained Indian classical dancer and years of practice have taught me discipline, grace and the power of stillness; qualities that have made me a better person. My mother had a great influence on me. Her words echo inside me – be bold, make a name for yourself, but never stop listening. Her teachings have been my guiding compass.