

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step,”: Ms. Shilpa Tumkur Gopalakrishna shares her journey…

Ms. Shilpa Tumkur Gopalakrishna left her home country of India to come to the U.S. in 2008 for the first time, after completing his bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications from Karnataka, India. She studied at Grand Canyon University, Arizona, USA. Again in 2012, She came to the USA and had never made that long of a journey alone before. However, since earning her MBA in Information Systems in 2011, She worked to build a career of more than 20 years in Aerospace, Automotive, and Defense Embedded safety-critical Systems. Her work has left a lasting impression on corporations throughout the U.S., EU, and Asia in Aerospace, Automotive, and defense Engineering Services. It has also made her a global citizen with insightful stories and lessons to pass along to the colleagues she mentors.


Shilpa Tumkur Gopalakrishna has demonstrated exceptional achievements as Group Program Manager for Aerospace & Automotive Industries; With an illustrious career spanning more than two decades. She seasoned professional who has demonstrated unparalleled expertise in spearheading mission-critical initiatives across the Aerospace and Automotive sectors globally.
Through masterful Program Management, she has consistently delivered advanced embedded system solutions that have set new industry benchmarks. Her strategic approach to Product Development has resulted in groundbreaking innovations that continue to shape the future of safety-critical systems.
Shilpa’s Strategic Planning abilities have proven instrumental in aligning technical capabilities with business objectives, ensuring sustained growth and market leadership for both OEM and Tier-1 suppliers. Her commitment to Leadership Development has fostered a culture of innovation and excellence, nurturing the next generation of technical leaders.
This recognition celebrates her outstanding contributions to the field, her dedication to excellence, and her role in advancing the boundaries of what’s possible in advanced embedded systems development. Her work continues to inspire and set the standard for excellence in the Aerospace and Automotive industries.