India, July 7 -- Now, as the Director of Quality Engineering and QE Practice Head at R Systems, Supriya Patil is a powerful voice for inclusive leadership in tech-an industry that is still working through representation issues at the top of the employee experience as well. Her path is one that represents self-belief, mentorship, and continuous learning that supports a combined transition toward leadership through intent, empathy, and equity. Excerpts:

My journey has been driven by a consistent passion for technology, solving complex problems, and creating meaningful impact through innovation and collaboration. Early in my career, I found myself naturally drawn to challenges that went beyond the obvious task at hand. I wasn't just interes...