Prachi Tomar, associate engineer and AI research analyst at Exelaration, shares how she pivoted from mechanical engineering to software engineering on this episode of Diverse: a SWE podcast.
Hear practical steps that engineers can take to enter the software field, how women in STEM can position themselves to succeed in the world of AI, and Tomar’s reflections on moving to the U.S. as an international student.
Listen to the episode on SWE’s website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform.
Speaker: Prachi Tomar, Associate Engineer and AI Research Analyst, Exelaration
Prachi Tomar is a certified Agilist with a mechanical engineering background, excelling as a software engineer and technical trainer. Proficient in Angular, Java, C#, C++, and JavaScript/TypeScript, she has advanced into AI and machine learning, focusing on data analysis and neural networks.
Her adeptness in Agile and Scrum methodologies enables her to simplify complex technical and AI concepts, aligning software solutions with client objectives to deliver high business value. Prachi’s experience spans delivering impactful workshops, leading AI integration projects, and developing cutting-edge software solutions.
Certified in ScrumMaster, IBM Applied AI, and AWS Cloud Technical Essentials, she remains at the technological vanguard, blending engineering expertise with innovative problem-solving.
Host: Sam East, Media Personality and Host of Diverse: a SWE Podcast
Sam East is a media personality based in Toronto, Canada.
You can hear her on “Sam & Dames” in the afternoon from 3-7PM on Toronto’s #1 Hit Music Station, 99.9 Virgin Radio, and with the iHeartRadio Canada app.
When she’s not in studio, she might be hosting live events, hosting and producing the podcast “Lessons to My Younger Self,” or sharing a video that leads to a personal invite from Oprah Winfrey.
Sam is also a certified mindfulness meditation teacher and is thrilled to be able to share tools to help cultivate presence, peace, and self-awareness.
Diverse: a SWE podcast has been recognized as a top women in STEM podcast and a top engineering podcast!
