Rachana Mamidi
Software Architect Reflex Aerospace GmbH
Rachana is a Software Architect at Reflex Aerospace in Berlin, Germany, where she works on cutting-edge satellite platform technologies. She previously worked with the German Aerospace Center (DLR) on the MMX sample return mission and, before that, spent five years contributing to India's latest Earth observation satellite missions under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
As part of her broader engagement with the space community, Rachana hosts the podcast series Those Space People, featuring conversations with professionals across the global space sector. She is also a co-founder and co-lead of the Berlin Regional Network of Women in Aerospace Europe (WIA-E).
Rachana holds a master’s degree in Space Engineering from the Technical University of Berlin (TU-B) and a second master’s degree in Space and Telecommunication Laws from NALSAR University of Law in India.
A passionate space sci-fi enthusiast, she’s always up for geeking out over starships, time travel, or alien worlds!
2026 Event Agenda Sessions
The Engineer of 2026: Skills for the Age of AI, Automation, and the Energy Transition
IEEE Young Engineers presentation followed by panel discussion
AI and automation and the energy transition are reshaping electrical engineering from the ground up. This panel cuts through the hype to give students a clear picture of what the industry actually needs from the next generation.
Thursday 21 May 11:55 - 12:40 Central Grid
Diversity & Inclusion - Bridging the Talent Gap
IEEE Young Engineers presentation followed by panel discussion
AI and automation and the energy transition are reshaping electrical engineering from the ground up. This panel cuts through the hype to give students a clear picture of what the industry actually needs from the next generation.
Central Grid Europe/Madrid


















