BOTHELL, WA, February 17, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Atulya Kumari has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Kumari is a distinguished professional with a robust career spanning more than 15 years, currently serving as a senior technical program manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS) since 2022. In this role, she leads strategic projects that align with the company's objectives, delving into understanding constraints and developing solutions. Her expertise in first-principles thinking has been instrumental in navigating diverse challenges across various industries, including power plants, the chemical sector and data centers. At AWS, she played a pivotal role in forming a team focused on supply chain resiliency, where they developed innovative tools to enhance risk management by gaining visibility into the components involved in constructing data center racks.

Prior to her tenure at AWS, Ms. Kumari was a program project manager at Roehm from 2019 to 2022. Before joining Roehm, she honed her skills as a process specialist at Evonik from 2017 to 2019, where her tenure began as an MBA co-op and summer intern in 2016, gaining valuable insights into the chemical industry.

Ms. Kumari's early career was marked by a groundbreaking tenure at NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation), India's largest power utility, from 2010 to 2014. As one of the first female professionals in the mechanical engineering department, she blazed a trail for women in a traditionally male-dominated field. During her time at NTPC, Ms. Kumari was involved in critical projects related to power plant operations, maintenance, and efficiency improvements. Her unique perspective as a woman in engineering contributed to diverse problem-solving approaches and fostered a more inclusive work environment. This experience not only honed her technical skills but also developed her resilience and ability to excel in challenging environments, laying a strong foundation for her future career in technology and management.

Foundational to her professional success, Ms. Kumari earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2017 and a Bachelor of Technology in mechanical engineering from Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy in 2010. Her commitment to continuous learning is also evident through her certifications, which include a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and PMI Agile Certified Practitioner.

Ms. Kumari's journey is deeply rooted in her humble beginnings in a small village in rural India, where frequent power outages were a daily reality. Growing up in an environment where access to reliable electricity was a luxury, she experienced firsthand the profound impact of energy poverty on education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. These formative experiences ignited a passion in Ms. Kumari to address the fundamental challenges of electricity access and reliability.

Now, with over a decade of experience in various sectors including power generation, chemical engineering, and cutting-edge technology, Ms. Kumari has come full circle in her commitment to social impact. She actively leverages her professional expertise and network to give back to her home community. Her efforts include initiatives to improve rural electrification, mentoring young engineers from similar backgrounds, and advocating for sustainable energy solutions in developing regions.

Furthering her professional development and commitment to social impact, Ms. Kumari is actively involved with organizations such as the Forte Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to launching women into fulfilling, significant careers through access to business education, opportunities, and a community of successful women. Her engagement with Forte reflects her passion for empowering other women in business and technology, mirroring her own journey of overcoming barriers in male-dominated fields.

Reflecting on her remarkable career trajectory, Ms. Kumari attributes much of her success to a potent combination of personal resilience, invaluable mentorship, and unwavering hard work. She draws particular inspiration from her mother, who, in the face of significant societal pressures, steadfastly emphasized the paramount importance of education. This early influence instilled in Ms. Kumari a deep-seated belief in the transformative power of learning, which has become a cornerstone of her professional ethos.

Complementing her family's support, Ms. Kumari's husband has been an invaluable pillar of strength throughout their marriage. His consistent encouragement of her professional aspirations has played a crucial role in her ability to pursue and achieve her career goals. This partnership exemplifies the importance of supportive personal relationships in fostering professional growth, especially for women navigating challenging career paths.

Together, these influences and support systems have not only shaped Ms. Kumari's success but also inform her approach to mentoring and supporting others, creating a positive cycle of empowerment and achievement in her professional and personal spheres.

Outside of her professional life, Ms. Kumari cherishes quality time with her two children, focusing on nurturing their independence and fostering their creativity. She engages them in a variety of stimulating activities, from solving puzzles to building with Legos, which not only entertain but also develop critical thinking skills. Ms. Kumari believes in the educational value of everyday tasks and involves her children in household chores like cooking and baking, teaching them practical life skills while bonding as a family.

Her passion for engineering extends into her home life through various DIY projects. Leveraging her mechanical engineering background, Ms. Kumari tackles home improvement tasks with enthusiasm, seeing each project as an opportunity to apply her technical skills in a practical, creative context. This hands-on approach not only maintains her connection to her engineering roots but also sets an example for her children about the real-world applications of STEM skills.

Looking to the future, Ms. Kumari envisions herself as a pioneering leader in her field, particularly in the rapidly evolving domains of machine learning and data center technology. She recognizes the transformative potential of these areas and is committed to staying at the forefront of these advancements. Her enduring passion for innovation, coupled with her proven leadership abilities, continues to fuel her aspirations for future success. Ms. Kumari is poised to make significant contributions to her industry, driven by a desire to shape the technological landscape and inspire the next generation of engineers and innovators.

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