Women Who Reign: Chandrika Vasudevan

“Stop running to those who ignore you and start running to those who adore you.”
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Tell us about yourself along with a fun fact!
Hola! I am Chandrika, a Master’s student at Santa Clara University majoring in (Computer) Engineering Management and I interned at Oracle this spring and summer. My university is located in the heart of the Bay Area and it’s got the most beautiful campus ever! (the best place to Instagram I’d say!) I am very passionate about technology and computers and am a Grace Hopper 2016 scholar too!

I love to involve myself in various organizations that work for the empowerment of women and children.

Back in India, when I was working as a Software Engineer, I was involved in multiple NGO volunteering activities that strived hard to help children with special needs gain access to basic needs and education. These volunteering ventures have always motivated me to give back to the society and spread happiness to people around me.

Fun Fact: (1) I am a trained Indian Classical Singer and one of my most cherished experiences is to have performed in the presence of the former Hon’ble President of India, Late Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who is a Scientist and a Veena player himself! (wow! How cool is that right?!). His appreciation and words of…