Panelists
Darryl Palmer
2025 Central Illinois Section WIE President, 2026 Central Illinois Section WIE Treasurer
Darryl was CTO of Janus Choice, a healthcare AI company. After Janus Choice Darryl was co-founder of an engineering services company and served as the architect and technical lead. He has more than 30 years of experience as a software engineer and is a Senior Member of IEEE. Darryl also served as Technology Leader and Lead Engineer for companies including NASA, GM, Rockwell Automation, and Danfoss. He currently is Control Systems Team Lead for Caterpillar.
P A Harsha Vardhini: Chair
IEEE WIE Affinity Group, Hyderabad Section
Dr. P A Harsha Vardhini is a dedicated IEEE leader and passionate volunteer committed to empowering students, fostering innovation, and advancing the mission of IEEE. With a strong background in engineering and a deep interest in emerging technologies, she actively leads initiatives that promote professional development, inclusivity, and community engagement. Known for her initiative-driven mindset and collaborative spirit, she continues to inspire others to grow, lead, and create meaningful change.
Sowjanya Karri
Past Vice Chair , Baltimore Section WIE Affinity Group
Sowjanya Karri is a seasoned technology professional with over 17 years of experience, specializing in Oracle Fusion Financials, Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), and AI-powered automation solutions. She currently serves as a Principal Technical Support Engineer at Oracle Corporation, where she provides strategic technical support, develops AI-driven solutions, and resolves complex, mission-critical customer issues to ensure system reliability and customer satisfaction. Her work has contributed significantly to advancements in Oracle Integration Cloud and AI-enabled enterprise automation.
Beyond her industry role, she is actively engaged in the research community as a peer reviewer for academic journals and conferences. She has conducted numerous comprehensive reviews, offering detailed evaluations and constructive feedback to uphold rigorous publication standards. Additionally, as a certified ACM reviewer, she continues to strengthen her expertise in critically assessing and guiding high-quality scholarly work.
Her technical expertise and research experience align closely with the mission to disseminate cutting-edge research in computer science, artificial intelligence, information technology, and emerging computing paradigms.
Moderator
Dr. Harivardhagini Subhadra, WIE Affinity Group Representative, IEEE Region 10. Harivardhagini, professor and head of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering at CVR College of Engineering, Telangana, India, is a distinguished academician and innovator. With over 20 years of experience, she has advanced research, teaching, and entrepreneurship, making significant contributions to engineering education and innovation.
