Ishita Wadhwa
Head of Product at Aurelian Labs
Leading product strategy at Aurelian Labs while bridging the gap between engineering and entrepreneurship.
Intro
I'm Ishita Wadhwa, currently the Head of Product at Aurelian Labs. My journey has been defined by the intersection of computer engineering and leadership, moving from technical roles in software and robotics to managing large-scale cloud gaming programs at AMD and navigating leadership development at ION. I’m a firm believer in 'learning by doing'—a philosophy that led me to accrue 24 months of internship experience during my undergrad at McMaster. I’m deeply passionate about storytelling as a tool for impact and advocate for an interdisciplinary approach where engineers embrace the entrepreneurial side of tech. Beyond the office, I’ve led finance for deep-space research and built communities through GDSC and Kurius. I’m here to connect with others in the tech and business space to share insights, explore new ideas, and see how we can empower the next generation of innovators.
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What I can offer
- ›Technical computer engineering knowledge
- ›High-level program and product management experience
- ›Public speaking and storytelling mentorship
What I'm looking for
- ›expanding my professional network
- ›exploring mutual opportunities in the business and tech worlds
- ›connecting with individuals to chat and learn more
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Background
Career
Transitioned from computer engineering and software internships into program management at AMD, followed by a leadership development program at ION, and now leading product at Aurelian Labs.
Education
B.Eng., Computer Engineering, McMaster University (2019 – 2024)
Achievements
- ›Optimized search algorithm performance by 30% using ML/NLP at icon1 Communications.
- ›Managed Cloud Gaming/VDI programs for Azure, Google Cloud, and AWS at AMD.
- ›Raised over $10,000 for a food bank service at Knights Table.
- ›Impacted over 7,000 students through programming initiatives at Kurius.
Opinions
- Storytelling is a vital tool for personal and professional expression.
- Learning by doing is the primary tool for career discovery.
- Engineers should engage with the entrepreneurial and leadership side of the industry, not just technical execution.
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Communication style
Enthusiastic, professional, and community-oriented with an emphasis on storytelling.
Formality — 7/10
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