My greatest impact is translating complex data architecture into clear, actionable lessons. I ensure audiences always get one key takeaway, maximizing their learning. As a Woman in Tech and a Senior Engineering leader, I use my unique background to make technical education relatable and engaging, driving talent growth and diversity in the field.

-- Speaking Engagements --

1. Conference :13th annual Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025.
Topic:**Building Resilient Data Teams and Scalable Solutions: Lessons from the Field**
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t5hZ8lxg70&list=PLovrxYoCo2b2d9UdeZFKnHkFHv4GgUVm9&index=7

2. Podcast: From a women to a Leader
Topic : **How to Grow a Fulfilling Career in Data Without Burning Out with Harini Rajagopal, July 8 2025**
Link : https://youtu.be/ToMfN8nociA?si=kaulacZ_NYgW1xtA&t=1

3. Conference - Infrastructure as code - CDK Day May 2022 - Track 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kY7o3De_9A
Starts at 3:36:20

-- Writing --
1. Medium Article : https://medium.com/@harini.rajagopal17/aws-cdk-using-python-for-data-engineers-2c481068aa76

-- Awards and Certifications --
1. AWS Gameday champion - 2021
2. Harvard Business School Online - Strategy Execution Certificate - 2022
3. AWS Certified Data Analytics - Specialty (DAS-C01) - 2022
4. AWS Certified Developer - Associate (DVA-CO1) -2021
5. AWS Certified Cloud - Practitioner (CLF-CO1) - 2021
6. AWS Certified Solution Architect - Associate (SAA-CO2) -2022

-- Peer Reviewer --
1. Beta Reviewer in published work “**Real-Life Infrastructure as Code with AWS CDK (B&W Edition): From Concept to Production: Build Cloud-Native Systems That Work” by Andre Sinek** Link : https://www.amazon.com/Real-Life-Infrastructure-Code-AWS-CDK/dp/B0DS6MHFGX
2. Research paper Reviewer @Grace Hopper Celebration for Women in Computing - 2022- Present
3. Nation Center for Women in Information Tech - AiC Award Application Reviews - 2024-Present

-- Mentor --
1. Peer Mentor at Grace Hopper - 2022