Nimisha Doongarwal

Nimisha D serves as an Engineering Manager while also pursuing her passion as a professional artist in San Francisco, California. With 16 years of experience in technology, she began her career as a software engineer in late 2010 and has spent the past six to seven years leading engineering teams, with a growing focus on AI applications. She also brings seven years of professional experience in the arts, developing a creative practice that explores identity, women's rights, empowerment, and climate change. Nimisha earned an undergraduate degree in engineering in India, a Master of Science from Utah State University, and an MFA from the Academy of Art University. She is a member of the Northern California Carcass for Women Artists and the Asian American Women Artists Organization. Her work has been exhibited at the de Young Museum and San Francisco International Airport in 2022, and she was featured in Forbes magazine in 2019. Nimisha attributes her success to persistent hard work, learning through failures, and the unwavering support of her family, particularly her husband. She values honesty, personal growth, and helping others succeed without stepping on anyone along the way. Her advice to young women is to pursue work that brings genuine happiness and excitement.