Precisely Women in Technology: Meet Sravani

International Women’s Day is March 8^th, and it celebrates the achievements, contributions, and progress of women around the world. In the tech industry, diversity is not just a matter of fairness, but a key driver of innovation. Bringing women into tech—along with people from diverse backgrounds—helps create solutions that are more inclusive and reflective of the world we live in. The Precisely Women in Technology (PWIT) network was created to connect women in the organization to offer support, guidance, mentorship, and more opportunities. Every month, a woman from the program shares her experience as a woman in tech. Continue reading to learn more about Sravani Malempati, Senior Support Engineer II, and her 16+ year career in technology.

Why did you choose to pursue a career in technology?

I decided to pursue a career in technology for a few reasons. First, Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya (whose birthday is celebrated as Engineer’s Day in India) is my Idol. Additionally, when I was growing up, I saw a few of my older cousins pursue civil, electronics and electrical Engineering.

My father, who was a mechanical engineer, suggested I try something slightly different and study computer science. Once I started learning computer science engineering, I knew I liked it and wanted to pursue a career in it. Some of my favorite parts of it are flow chats, logical thinking, and problem solving.

Who has been your greatest professional mentor? What’s one thing you have learned from them?

My greatest professional mentor is also my husband, Raghu Modi. He started his career as ABAPers, technical resource. He then completed his SAP certification, moved to FICO, and then completed the FICO certification and became a techno-functional resource. From here, he completed his MBA and moved to BPC (Advanced FICO) and completed yet another certification. His thirst for technology is immeasurable and it’s inspiring. The most important thing that I have learned from him is to take advantage of opportunities to learn as it will grow my career.

What’s the biggest risk you took in your career? What was the reward?

I started my career with IBM in SAP as technical resource. After six successful years as SAP ABAPers, I moved to Winshuttle, now Precisely. This meant quitting my career as SAP ABAPers, and I had my doubts about whether the new career path would be a good fit for me. Looking back on this change, it was the right decision and I’m happy to be a part of this journey and to contribute to the Precisely product portfolio. When customers share their journey with me, I’m proud of the work I’ve done. I feel treasured and reassured that I’m in the right place.

As a woman, what challenges have you faced in the technology industry? How have you overcome them?

As a woman and at the time, a new mom, going on a three-month maternity leave and then returning was challenging. Taking care of an infant while also trying to prioritize my career made it difficult to find work-life balance. It takes a village to raise a child, and I’m grateful that I had a support system to help me do it. My parents took care of my child while I was working in the office, and my husband supported us just as much. I also had a great team; my managers gave me the opportunity to work from home with flexible work hours, as needed.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given? How do you apply it to your personal and professional life?

The best advice I’ve received is to “never give up.” Even in difficult situations, you can always think of a way to overcome obstacles to achieve your goals. When I was in high school, my father had business challenges and there were financial roadblocks that could have impacted my ability to pursue an engineering degree. Instead of giving up, I worked hard to secure great grades in my courses so that I could earn a scholarship. I scored well in my college entrance test and secured my spot in Computer Science at JNTU University and was able to fulfil my dream of becoming an engineer. I was hired on campus and from there, I started my dream career. Anything is possible if you find a way to make it happen.

What’s one piece of advice you’d offer to younger women entering the industry?

You are not alone in this industry. There are plenty of women who have worked in technology before you that have faced challenges. Reach out to those women, connect with them, and work with them. They can be great mentors and the insights that they can share will help motivate you. I want to see more young women entering the industry, especially as engineers.

As a successful woman in technology, what’s one thing you do to pay it forward and advocate for other women in the field?

I like to advocate for women in the field by reminding them that anything is possible. A few women in my family have had different career paths than me. One of them took a break from work after she had kids and then returned six years later. The other started her career at 42 after she spent time establishing her family. Both women took different approaches to their career and family life and while there were challenges along the way, they both achieved their personal and professional goals.

All of this to say, age and family are just two aspects of your life and there’s no right or wrong path. You can overcome any obstacles and achieve your goals if you never give up on your dreams.

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