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Vikas Acharya
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She went from a small Odisha village to a top cybersecurity role in US. Here's how Prachi Mahapatra's journey from a small village in Odisha to a leadership role at Cisco in the US. She was the first in her village to study abroad. Now she plans to return to India to contribute to tech innovation. Growing up in a defence family, Prachi Mahapatra learnt discipline and resilience early on. Her father, Warrant Officer Prakash Mohapatra, served in the Indian Air Force, shaping her determined outlook on life. From a small village in Odisha to a leading role in cybersecurity at Cisco in the US, her journey is nothing short of inspiring. Prachi completed her Bachelor's in Computer Applications from Madras Christian College, Chennai, in 2013. She then moved to Bengaluru, starting her career as a Tech Analyst at Amazon. Working in the tech industry opened her eyes to leadership opportunities and the growing presence of women in the field. Prachi Mahapatra is first from her Odisha village to study abroad and work in cybersecurity She secured a loan without collateral, helping her pursue an MS in Business Analytics in US Now a cybersecurity leader at Cisco, she plans to return to India to contribute to tech innovation
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