Imprivata Career Growth & Development

Describe your career journey so far. What skills and experiences have you acquired along the way that have helped you get to where you are now?

With a foundation in computer science, my early journey began with a curiosity for systems thinking and a pursuit of end-to-end impact. That curiosity found a home in quality engineering and later expanded through experiences in escalation management, Agile enablement, release and delivery leadership and acquisition integrations. Each step revealed new perspectives on how talent and technologies can come together to create innovative, scalable outcomes.

A belief that no task is too big or too small has remained constant throughout. Openness to learning and adaptability have been essential, but my greatest lessons have come from supporting others’ success. In my experience, when you shine the spotlight on others, it naturally reflects on you. My greatest growth has come from helping others achieve theirs — creating environments where teams can adapt quickly, innovate freely and deliver with a purpose.

What support did you receive from individuals or resources that helped you step into a leadership role?

My family has been my foundation from the start. Choosing an engineering discipline as a woman in India in the 1990s — and later pursuing a master’s degree in Boston — wasn’t a common path. Their unconditional support gave me the courage to take those steps and shaped my belief that confidence grows when others place trust in you.

Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate to have mentors — both men and women — who invested their time and perspective. I approached those opportunities with gratitude and preparation, always mindful of the responsibility that comes with someone else’s belief in you.

At Imprivata, I’ve had access to meaningful resources that helped me grow as a leader, from sponsored leadership programs and boardroom readiness boot camp to the women in technology initiative that empowers women across the organization. Mentoring others in that program has been particularly rewarding — it’s reminded me that leadership is as much about enabling others as it is about evolving yourself.

How do you encourage other women on your team to become leaders themselves? Are there any stories you can share that showcase how you’ve done this?

I encourage women to explore and take on new challenges — whether that’s within their current field or across different disciplines. The path to leadership is rarely a straight line. My advice is simple: Make a bet on yourself. Don’t wait to feel completely “ready” or for someone else to hand you the next opportunity — step forward and claim it. Real growth happens when you put yourself out there and try something new. And most important — bring others along for the journey.

One experience that stands out is my relationship with a senior manager in my current organization who was also my first mentor at this company. Over the years, we’ve grown side by side — learning from each other, challenging each other and celebrating each other’s wins. That mutual trust and shared learning have shaped both of our careers. It’s a reminder that leadership isn’t a solo pursuit; it’s built through collaboration and the willingness to lift others as you climb.