When she was in 6th grade, Kamya Singh's cousin passed away due to cancer. The doctors did not know enough about the disease to be able to cure it. And she remembers most wanting answers. Her curiosity and drive to know more about how things work eventually led her to pursue a career in engineering.
"I like to problem solve technical challenges, and I want to be part of the solution," she said.
Initially entering the health care field in data science, Singh, who had only a handful of female classmates as an engineering student, realized early on that she would typically be in the minority when it comes to representation in technical meetings. But she was determined to find her voice, and speak her mind.
"I used to hesitate to speak my mind but then I realized quickly that you have to make yourself heard if you believe in something strongly," she said. "I have learned at Utopus to speak my mind and pave my way, and the leadership here has helped me through it."
Singh said the best way to encourage more women to step into the engineering space is to help them paint a picture of what that may be like.
"Engineering is a vague term, and can feel overwhelming, so those of us in the field can help them understand the various career opportunities of what their roles can look like and the impact it has on others' lives," Singh said.
She loves being part of the traditionally male dominated energy industry because of it's growth opportunity.
"Renewables are the need of the hour, it's an exciting space, and it's easier right now to grow here," Singh said.
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