STEM was part of Radhika’s DNA. Surrounded by her mom and uncles — all passionate about math and science — she grew up in an environment that nurtured her curiosity.

Not just a moment —really, I have always loved math and science. My uncles often reminded me how, as a child, I’d explain math problems expressively to older cousins or pull concepts from science books. Looking back, I think the inherent passion was always there.

Yes. My mom was my role model. She was an academician who taught math and science, and she would also inspire me with mundane household tasks. If a fuse went out, for example, she would fix it herself and, while doing so, teach me why it had gone out and what to be careful about when fixing it. Even something as simple as pouring water out of a spout could become a lesson in principles of physics.

The uncles I mentioned were also involved, though indirectly — they encouraged my mom to push me into STEM fields after noticing my natural affinity for those subjects.

Radhika celebrates how far she’s come — but her journey is far from over. She’s still exploring new frontiers and inspiring the next wave of STEM leaders.

I lead Credera India’s digital data strategy. This involves shaping thought leadership, overseeing innovation projects, and managing learning and development initiatives. My team is engaged in everything from data strategy and technical and design-thinking certifications to architecting data solutions and exploring emerging technologies — always with the goal of creating real value for clients and advising them on a personalized digital transformation pathway. But learning, for me, is an ongoing journey, not necessarily limited to classrooms or studying for an exam.

Globally, our mission is to empower 5 million women and girls by 2030. In India, I focus on understanding local barriers women face in deep tech — whether in academia, research, corporate leadership, or entrepreneurship. We’re prioritizing the role of women in research and innovation in healthcare, life sciences, and green energy due to their broad impact, and we’re building partnerships with governments, investors, and global organizations to create robust support systems. The goal is to establish a unified support system for women in tech in India that delivers knowledge, funding, mentorship, and resources, while facilitating international partnerships and trade opportunities.

We live in an age of endless information. Don’t just memorize concepts — connect them to real life, and the models and algorithms will appear clearer. Be observant. The Fibonacci sequence is clearer when you see it in sunflower petals.

And in today’s age, it can be both easy and difficult to find this. Hence, navigating through the ‘noise’ with human deep learning skills is key. A forever inspirational figure to me is Leonardo Da Vinci, who epitomised the true interconnectedness of STEM, and summed it up with his famous quotes, my favourite being “The highest level of sophistication is ‘Simplicity’ “ and “Nature is the source of all true knowledge”.

I’m excited about deep tech driving transformative solutions in health, finance, and learning, elevating quality of life for all. We should realise the immense potential of Data & AI, nanotechnology, etc., whilst consciously focusing on and vehemently advocating for ethics, transparency, and safety. And women now have a bigger role to play.

Connect with Radhika on LinkedIn, learn more about Credera on the website, and explore the India chapter of Women in Tech here.

Women Who Master spotlights women who have made outstanding contributions to STEM fields. The series aims to celebrate those contributions, inspire future leaders, and help close the gender gap in technology.