Google Cloud Engineer Umanga Kumawat Balances Tech Career and Top 20 Finish at Miss Universe India 2026
BENGALURU — From attending Google Meet calls to walking the stage at Miss Universe India 2026, Umanga Kumawat is proving that career ambition doesn't have to fit into a single box.
A Bengaluru-based Google Cloud Engineer, Kumawat took 40 days off work to chase her pageant dream. Representing Madhya Pradesh, she competed against 52 contestants from across the nation and successfully made it into the Top 20.
Just days after the spotlight faded, Kumawat returned to her desk at Google, seamlessly stepping back into her regular 9-to-5 tech routine with the same focus and dedication.
Her inspiring journey serves as a powerful reminder for working professionals everywhere: you don’t have to choose only one version of yourself. You can write complex code, walk the ramp, chase big dreams, and still excel at your primary desk. Sometimes, the most powerful story is finding the perfect balance between both.
