Xbox Leader at Microsoft
Seattle, USA
Consistency and hardwork.
No shortcut or speedy recipe for success.
Lack of women representation in technology about two decades ago.
A non technical person can be part of technology in many ways. Only Engineers can’t be IT professionals.
Inspiration for other women to pursue a career in technology.
Networking with women in technology from many cultures to lead diversity and inclusion as an IT leader.
I had no experience of pageant or model walk so has to do a lot of training to show an excellent walk on the stage.
Teaming up with my friends and family to select my wardrobe for evening gown and national costume.
Two suggestions for upcoming beauty talents from India?
Practice and embrace the confidence and gratitude. Even before the competition starts, you should feel like a queen.
If you can’t believe in yourself, no one else can.
Two compliments for Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu?
Her confidence with excellent walk.
Her extremely humble personality.
Two of your social responsibilities as a crown holder?
Save the environment.
Keep inspiring and empowering women around the globe.
Two things you always focus on your social work in India?
Child education.
My fight against domestic violence including emotional abuse.
Two of your favourite costume designers and why?
Tommy Lee.
Shweta TOMAR and Marvin.
All are extremely talented but mostly importantly super humble and amazing to work with.
Two achievements you feel proud as career mentor for women in technology?
I was able to inspire women not only from metro areas but also from small towns.
Feeling of fulfillment.
Two personalities who inspired you the most?
Dr. Martin Luther King.
Jr. Indra Nooyi.
Both for their compassion and leadership.
Two things about people that annoy you?
Unethical behavior.
Lack of space for me.
Two decisions of your life you never regret?
My colorists career to gain financial independence.
My pageant decision.
Two things you always expect from your life partner?
Compassion.
Two life values your parents have given you?
Unconditional love.
Compassion.
Two things you always miss about your hometown Nainital in India?
My home town is Kichha and I miss the close proximity among people.
My school days with my teachers and friends.
Two of your favorite tourism places in India?
Surprisingly, haven’t traveled India a lot but I would love to go to Kerala.
Maldives.
Two things you wish to convey to your reprovers?
I would be extremely thankful for them.. No one can’t improve without a feedback.
I always welcome feedback in any forms.
Two things you do for your own happiness?
Try to find time for things I love to do.
Make time for my family as well.
Two things you do for your fitness?
Good diet.
Exercise.
Two attractions of your resident city Seattle?
Space Needle.
Mt. Rainer.
Two Success mantras of life?
No matter how high you reach, always have gratitude.
Thank people that help you in any way possible.
