Ms. Heena Dhawan, is a Data Engineer by profession with over 13 years of diverse experience spanning across domains such as insurance, banking, healthcare, entertainment, and dating. Her journey in the field of software engineering has been fueled by a passion for innovation and solving complex challenges with technology.

Currently, she works at Tinder, part of the Match Group, where she leads key data, analytics, and AI initiatives. Her work has included driving critical projects that improved data governance and enabled seamless migrations, which not only enhanced operational efficiency but also led to significant cost optimizations. These initiatives have empowered teams with better control, visibility, and more efficient use of resources.

In addition to technical achievements, she has mentored aspiring data professionals through Women in Big Data, advocating for diversity and inclusion in technology. She was selected in the judging panel of Global Recognition Awards and her role as a judge reflects my commitment to recognizing and fostering excellence in the industry.

Another milestone in her career was designing scalable data models and solutions for large- scale applications, directly impacting business decision-making and user experience. Her focus on cost-effective solutions and efficient systems has delivered measurable value to organizations. Her mantra is to leverage data as a strategic asset to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth.