Bounteous x Accolite, a global leader in digital transformation services, recently hosted the Chennai Chapter Meetup of Agile Network India, bringing together women tech professionals to discuss leadership, career growth, and the challenges they overcome in the industry. Themed “Breaking Barriers: Women Leading in Tech,” the event celebrated women navigating identity, confidence, and professional growth in technology leadership.
Empowering Women Through Agile and Leadership
Agile Network India, a practitioner-led community, fosters collaboration among IT professionals to exchange insights on practical experiences, new ideas, and evolving agile methodologies.
The session featured valuable insights from Revathy Ramasamy (Associate Manager, Talent Acquisition) and Janani Lakshmanamurthy (Technical Director) at Bounteous x Accolite, who highlighted the importance of Beyond Your Break, the company’s flagship return-to-work program. They also discussed how agile principles can help women balance personal and professional aspirations.
Industry experts such as Gayathri Ganapathy (Technical Project Manager, ITI Data & EXL) and Nithya Rajasundaran (Founder Director, Rolecall Impetus LLP) shared their experiences of self-discovery and career progression in the tech industry.
Lean Coffee Session: Open Conversations on Career and Leadership
A key highlight of the event was the ‘Lean Coffee Session’, an interactive, agenda-free discussion facilitated by prominent women leaders, including Charanya Murugan (Senior Technical Consultant, HCLTech), Poornima Babu (AVP, Barclays), and Sharmila Somasundaram (Scrum Master, Comcast).
Participants engaged in thought-provoking conversations on career transitions, inclusive leadership, and overcoming societal expectations. The session fostered meaningful discussions and strong professional connections, reinforcing the importance of local communities in supporting women in technology.
By hosting and supporting such initiatives, Bounteous x Accolite continues to advocate for greater representation of women in tech leadership, fostering a culture of growth, mentorship, and inclusivity in the industry.
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