Sudha Murty, born on August 19, 1950, in Shiggaon, Karnataka, is an accomplished engineer, author, and social worker. She was the first woman hired by Tata Engineering and has written numerous books in Kannada and English while serving as a trustee for Infosys Foundation. Murty has received various awards, including the Padma Shri and honorary doctorates for her contributions to education and literature.