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Though she initially took a break to adapt to her new life, Sheetal restarted her IT career with vigor, balancing her work with weekend classes to pursue a master\u2019s degree in Software Technology from Bharathidasan University. Over the years, she worked with prominent companies like Virtusa and HP, building a strong foundation for her future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But life is rarely linear. In 2011, the arrival of her first child marked a new phase. By 2015, she was a mother of premature twins, one of whom she tragically lost. 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