When Amita Mirajkar stood at her career crossroads as a high school student, she faced the classic Indian dilemma: follow family tradition into medicine or join the growing trend of girls choosing computer science. Today, as the successful co-founder and CEO of Clairvoyant India, she celebrates following her intuition into software engineering.
The Foundation: Building Values Across Continents
Her early professional years in Pune shaped her understanding of positive company culture and technology's transformative impact on businesses. This foundation was further strengthened during her work experience in the United States, where she absorbed crucial lessons about strong work ethics, professional pride, and mutual respect among colleagues.
Turning Crisis into Opportunity: The Birth of Clairvoyant
The global economic turbulence of 2008 became an unexpected turning point. While working in the education sector during this challenging period, Mirajkar recognized the potential of online learning opportunities for working adults. This insight proved pivotal for her and four colleagues who would eventually become co-founders of Clairvoyant.
They witnessed firsthand how technology could uplift communities through upskilling and reskilling initiatives. With four partners leading operations from the US, Mirajkar and her husband returned to India to establish the Indian office of Clairvoyant.
Through both challenging times and periods of growth, Clairvoyant expanded its global footprint, empowering enterprises across diverse industries by leveraging the powerful combination of data, cloud, and artificial intelligence technologies.
Recognition and Growth: The EXL Merger Milestone
The team's unwavering dedication and hard work culminated in a significant achievement in 2021 - a successful merger with EXL. This milestone stood as testament to their collective vision of advancing human potential through creating data-driven ecosystems.
Mirajkar's contributions to the technology sector earned her recognition as one of the NASSCOM Indomitable Women in Tech, an honor she describes as both exhilarating and humbling.
Championing Women in STEM: A Changed Perspective
Reflecting on her journey, Mirajkar acknowledges her early misconception that women didn't require additional support in STEM fields. Over time, she realized that societal barriers necessitate deliberate encouragement for women in technology.
While some women benefit from strong support systems naturally, many do not. Mirajkar emphasizes that industry seniors can bridge this gap by creating level playing fields, providing mentorship, and valuing diversity within their organizations.
She also highlights the reciprocal nature of this relationship, noting that young women must hold themselves to high standards, commit to continuous learning, create value, and embrace leadership opportunities. When this happens, support systems naturally expand, creating a virtuous cycle of growth and empowerment.
Mirajkar's journey from career uncertainty to tech leadership demonstrates how intuition, resilience, and a commitment to community can build remarkable success stories in India's technology landscape.
