Burns & McDonnell India hosted Women Leading the Future of Engineering, a leadership forum co-curated with NASSCOM that brought together 17 women leaders from global capability centers across India for a candid discussion on the future of engineering, artificial intelligence and women’s leadership in technical fields.
Anagha Dalal, Head of Process Department, Oil, Gas & Chemical, Burns & McDonnell India, guided the forum and provided an opportunity for the women leaders to share their thoughts on making the engineering profession more inclusive, accessible and future ready.
The theme of Engineering Intelligence was discussed in the context of how technology, human judgment and new technologies can be applied together to help address complex business and engineering challenges. The panelists spoke about the impact of AI on the role of the engineer in problem solving, moving from an execution to a problem definition and validation, systems thinking and ethical decision making.
Trust can be earned by leaders like us, when we are able to offer that support to the teams around us, we can all thrive, says Parul Gopal, chief administrative officer, Burns & McDonnell India. “This type of forum can foster the environment where women leaders can share their experiences, question assumptions, and gain the courage to do what's next.”
Key Highlights
- Leadership Forum: Focused on AI and women in engineering.
- Women Leaders: Discussed inclusion and career growth.
- Future Talent: Highlighted mentorship and next-generation engineers.
Representation in leadership and engineering positions was also discussed. Participants spoke about the importance of having visible role models, purposeful sponsorship, and the need for challenging assignments and everyday practices that support women's development. Key takeaways from the forum covered the importance of core engineering skills, men as allies, psychological safety, and flexibility, wellbeing, and career continuity.
Panelists also discussed how organizations can support the next generation of women engineers by raising awareness about career paths in the technical professions, educating students at a younger age, recognizing role models who are women in engineering, and fostering skills for a more intelligent and connected world.
Along with the other GCCs, Madhumita Chakrabartti, Vaishali Mistry and Neenu Mampilly of Burns & McDonnell India shared their insights on the challenges of taking on challenging roles, the attraction of more women to engineering and the preparation of the next generation of technical talent.
The event ended with an interactive networking session and a rapid-fire session, where participants could connect, reflect, and learn from each other.
From here, Burns & McDonnell India continues to strive to create an environment for employee-owners in which they can develop their technical skills, demonstrate leadership and make a difference in the work they perform.
Since its inception in Mumbai in 2013, Burns & McDonnell India has played a key role in the critical operations of Burns & McDonnell. The company operates across Mumbai and Bengaluru offering full turnkey engineering, architecture, procurement and construction consultancy services. As part of its parent company, Burns & McDonnell in the United States, Burns & McDonnell India has a strong foothold in the execution of design-driven engineering projects in various industries that include Oil and Gas, Chemical and Petrochemical, Transmission and Distribution, Power, Food and Consumer Products, and Environmental Services.
The India team of over 2000 staff members continue to innovate and provide world class engineering services as a part of Burns & McDonnell's global operations. The team helps the company implement its engineer-procure-construct approach and helps drive engineering solutions that are scalable and effective, while also ensuring good alignment within the business lines and international offices.
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