Shatakshi Chaudhari

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MSSM, 2026

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What unique skills or interests do you bring to the iii?

I bring a combination of technical depth, empathy-driven leadership and a strong bias for action. Technically, I have worked across fintech, healthcare and retail domains, applying AI and data solutions to real world settings. But what truly sets me apart is my commitment to community and purpose. I co-founded an animal welfare nonprofit for stray animals in my city of Mumbai, India and led GirlScript Summer of Code, India’s largest open-source program for women in STEM. I also have a deep passion for cinema, which shapes the way I communicate ideas with clarity and emotional resonance. At iii, I hope to contribute to a collaborative, mission-driven culture where innovation is guided not just by what we can build, but by who we build it for.

Why MSSM?

MSSM's hands-on curriculum combined with access to CMU’s deep tech ecosystem and Silicon Valley network, offers the ideal environment to sharpen my product thinking, deepen my technical fluency and grow into a leader who can drive software innovation from idea to impact.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering at the Pune Institute of Computer Technology (Savitribai Phule Pune University)

Experience

AI Business Analyst at the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)

What type of role are you looking to obtain after you graduate?

After graduation, I am looking for a role either as a product manager, technical program manager, developer relations engineer, or consultant.