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Bhawana Kanth

Associate Director Program Management , Brillio
Gurgaon, Haryana,India
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Bhawana Kanth's Overview

Total Experience26 years
CompanyBrillio
CountryIndia

Flight Lieutenant Bhawana Kanth is one of the first female fighter pilots of the Indian Air Force (IAF). Hailing from Darbhanga, Bihar, she broke barriers when she, along with Avani Chaturvedi and Mohana Singh Jitarwal, was inducted into the IAF fighter squadron in June 2016. She completed her Bachelor of Engineering in Medical Electronics from BMS College of Engineering, Bengaluru. Kanth always dreamt of flying planes and was inspired by her father, an electrical engineer with Indian Oil Corporation, and the discipline of military life. She chose the fighter stream after her Stage I training. She initially flew the MiG-21 Bison and later transitioned to the Sukhoi Su-30MKI. Bhawana Kanth stands as a symbol of women's empowerment and a role model for aspiring aviators in India.

Professional Summary

Bhawana Kanth's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Brillio - Associate Director Program Management (2023 to Present)
Altudo - Associate Director Delivery Management (2021 to 2021)
Publicis Sapient - Senior Manager Program Management (2016 to 2020)
SapientNitro - Program Manager (2009 to 2015)
Sapient Consulting - Quality Assurance Analyst (2006 to 2009)
Polaris Software Labs Ltd. - System Engineer (2004 to 2006)
DISHA ONLINE PRIVATE LIMITED - Software Engineer (2001 to 2002)

Notable Achievements

Pioneer Female Fighter Pilot

One of the first three women combat pilots inducted into the Indian Air Force fighter squadron in June 2016, marking a significant milestone for gender equality in the Indian armed forces.

First Woman to Qualify for Combat Missions on MiG-21 Bison

In May 2019, Bhawana Kanth became the first Indian woman fighter pilot to qualify to undertake combat missions on a MiG-21 Bison aircraft by day.

Nari Shakti Puraskar (2020)

Awarded the Nari Shakti Puraskar, India's highest civilian award for women, by the President of India on March 8, 2020, in recognition of her groundbreaking achievements.

Operational on Sukhoi Su-30MKI

Successfully completed her operational syllabus for flying the Sukhoi Su-30MKI, a frontline multirole fighter aircraft of the IAF, joining the No. 230 Squadron 'Panthers' at Nal Air Force Station in Bikaner.

First Woman Fighter Pilot in Republic Day Parade Tableau

In 2021, Bhawana Kanth became the first woman fighter pilot to be part of the Indian Air Force's tableau during the Republic Day Parade, showcasing the 'Make in India' theme with models of LCA Tejas, Light Combat Helicopter, and Su-30MKI.

Educational Background

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Information Technology Project Management

AIIMA

Rajasthan University

UP Board, Lucknow

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Company Overview

Brillio
Total employees6500
HeadquartersEdison, New Jersey
Founded2014

Brillio is a global technology consulting and digital transformation company focused on helping enterprises harness the power of data, analytics, cloud, AI, and digital technologies. They aim to create innovative customer experiences, achieve business agility, and drive growth for their clients across various industries by delivering impactful digital solutions and outcomes.

Brillio Funding Information
not applicable - Total Funding Raised
not applicable - Most recent funding amount
1 - Number of funding rounds
22 Jan, 2019 - Latest funding round
Lead Investors:
Bain Capital

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