Kalpana Yendluri - Hall of Fame 2025

Kalpana Yendluri, M.S. ’95, With three decades of experience, Yendluri has advised executive leadership across financial institutions and credit bureaus, driving IT operational excellence through data engineering, analytics and business intelligence. Yendluri, who holds a bachelor’s in electronics and communications engineering from KL University in Guntur, India, earned a master’s in computer science from Wayne State University and remains an engaged alumna. She serves on the College of Engineering Alumni Council and contributes to the Industry Mentor Program and the Women’s Executive Leadership Society. She volunteers with Engineering Career Services and has assisted the college with securing international visits. Yendluri also lends her expertise to organizations such as SIM Detroit, EDM Council, T200, CDO Magazine and the Michigan Founders Fund, fostering the development of next-generation leaders and innovators. A World50 Next Leader graduate, Yendluri was recognized as a Global Data Power Woman by CDO Magazine in 2022, 2023 and 2024.