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From Shopfloor to Boardroom | Rajalakshmi Hegde's Unfiltered Journey in Industrial Automation

What does it actually take to climb from the shopfloor to the boardroom? In this episode of The Industry Voice, we sit down with Rajalakshmi Hegde for an unfiltered look at the realities of a career in Industrial Automation. In this episode of The Industry Voice by Passion Minds, we sit down with Rajalakshmi Hegde, Senior Director at Capgemini Engineering, for an honest, unfiltered conversation about her journey through industrial automation, IIoT, and leadership. From her early days training engineers and customer handling, to leading strategic programs and product engineering, Rajalakshmi has seen the industry evolve, which has helped shape that evolution herself. In this episode, she talks about: -What drew her to industrial automation and kept her there for over two decades -Navigating a male-dominated shopfloor in the early days of her career -The mentors - men and women - who opened doors and changed her trajectory -Her bold move from Applications Manager to Sales Head -The OT-to-IT transition and what it really demands of leaders -Where Industry 4.0 technologies like AI, edge computing, and digital twins are being underused in Indian factories -The one piece of advice she has for women who are too scared to step into this industry This episode is not just for women in manufacturing. It is for anyone who has ever walked into a room where they weren't expected and stayed anyway. Subscribe for more conversations with industry leaders across manufacturing, automation, and industrial technology. Visit us: www.passionminds.com Timestamps: 1:13: Introduction to Industry Voice 1:23: Meet Rajalakshmi Hegde | Journey in Industrial Automation 2:05: What Drew Rajalakshmi to Industrial Automation 5:05: The Learning Habit She Still Practices Every Week 6:49: Early Challenges in Training Employees & Customers 10:00: Women on the Shopfloor: What’s Changing in Manufacturing 13:00 Challenges of Being a Woman in a Male-Dominated Industry 20:00: Transition from OT Roles to IT-Led Product Engineering 58:00: The Role of Mentors and Family in Her Leadership Journey 1:08:30: Closing Thoughts