Meet the LCC Chair - Elect

7/5/2020

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Ishita Mandhan

Software Engineer at Redfin
City: Bellevue, WA
University: Graduated from Texas A&M University with a BS in Computer Engineering, Minor in Mathematics & Pre-medical coursework in 2015
Favorite Color: Baby pink and mustard yellow (not both together!)
Why did you pick engineering? I liked science and math a lot growing up and so studied both engineering and pre-medical coursework in college. Ended up really enjoying my time in the industry as a developer so I haven’t revisited the idea of going back to school to study medicine!
Your favorite thing about SWE: The feeling of community amongst SWE members. I first joined SWE as a freshman in Texas, graduated and moved to California where I got involved in the LCC, professional section, and region leadership. Since then, I’ve moved to the Pacific Northwest and live with my husband in the Greater Seattle Area. Coming from a global background, it’s been endearing to see SWE be my constant in the US
Main Goal for FY21: One of my goals is to build more empathy in the committee and also help coaches develop empathy in their interactions with section leaders. From a tactical perspective, I’m excited to see the committee adapt after a series of changes in FY20 and expand globally!

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6/24/2021 01:48:30 am

A very interesting person. I was glad to get information about her, to get acquainted, thanks to the author

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5/2/2023 05:44:40 am

It's great to see a successful software engineer like the LCC Chair-Elect at Redfin, who also values community and empathy in her work. Her passion for both science and math in college highlights the versatility of an engineering degree. It's inspiring to see how she has been involved in SWE since her college days and has continued to stay connected to the community, even as she has moved to different regions. Her goal of building more empathy within the committee and expanding globally is admirable and I wish her success in achieving them.

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