Ishleen Kaur, a principal engineer at Elastic, has always been driven by a passion for understanding mechanisms and solving impactful problems, choosing a career in tech over medicine due to her early interest in computer science, influenced by her brother's work in the field. Her role in observability involves integrating systems and optimizing performance, which she finds rewarding for its direct impact on system reliability. Ishleen values leadership and mentorship, guiding junior engineers and steering projects with technical insight and strategic direction. Promoted recently, her ambition is fueled by her parents' encouragement and the inspiration she draws from women in leadership, motivating her to advocate for herself and encourage other women in tech to assert their presence. She emphasizes continuous learning in the ever-evolving tech field and appreciates the collaborative culture at Elastic, which aids her growth as an engineer.