Q1. Why are you nominating this person?  What contribution(s) and achievement(s) qualify the nominee for this award? Was their contribution(s)/achievement(s) for their organization, business, or client?

Amrita was tasked with managing the centre of excellence for one of the largest digital transformation programs for a leading telecom giant where she spearheaded 15+ DPA feature squads over a period of one and a half years, spanning across multiple service lines. She has conceptualized and delivered 6+ successful MLPs and designed 10+ integrations promoting design thinking and reuse. During her tenure with the client, the program has seen immense growth and an increase in team size from 20 to 120+.   She has recently started working with an esteemed banking client and has been able to mark her presence during her initial days by sharing her experiences and driving new initiatives to engage customer to help transform their operations and reap benefits with greater business agility.

Q2. What metrics, if any, coincide with this nomination (e.g., financial, business growth, or client satisfaction impact)?

Amrita has led multiple green field implementation of DPA solutions which won her multiple accolades from Clients. She is not afraid to challenge the status quo. She believes that the role of a technical architect is not just limited to deliver solutions, but to create true value. She recognizes that in today's competitive landscape, it is very crucial to co-create ideas with client to empower them to rethink how technology can be used to generate revenue and drive growth.  She has always been always vocal about missing out on a lot of talent by not having more women in it. She has actively volunteered to help with “Disha”- a program that is specially designed for women looking to return to work after a career break by Virtusa.

Q3. Please describe their influence. Is it internal via leadership roles, chairing groups, etc. or external via social media, speaking engagements, thought leadership, etc.?

Amrita is someone who leads by example. She is not afraid to take on new challenges and are always willing to go the extra mile. She makes time to ensure that she has regular catch up with her team to motivate and inspire them to achieve their best.

Q4. What personal qualities have they demonstrated that would qualify them for this nomination (e.g., promotes collaboration, great communicator, supports other women, leads by example)?

Amrita is driven by a desire to solve problems and make the world a better place. She is not afraid to share her ideas and is always willing to listen to the ideas of others. With this trait, she has built strong relationships with her colleagues and client to create a positive work environment.  She is often praised as an effective communicator and can explain complex ideas to others with ease, which has been highly appreciated among clients and peers.

Nomination Summary:

Amrita is a passionate and technology enthusiast with proven experience in stakeholder relationship management and experience in handling multiple large-scale projects. She prides herself in her ability to deal with challenges and her knack for perfection in operationally fast-paced environments. She strongly believes that women are creative, innovative, and natural problem-solvers. Now we are in a very exciting era to see how we can encourage more women to come forward and help in building sustainable technological ecosystems.

In which of the following years did the nominee demonstrate these qualities/achieve these results? Select all that apply.

2021, 2022, 2023