There is a lot to learn about Dr. Tessy Thomas, aka the Missile Woman of India. From lowly beginnings in Kerala, the self-made missile engineer ascended to success and overcame the glass ceiling that other women in her sector faced. Dr. Tessy Thomas is a leading missile expert and the Director General of Aeronautical Systems Cluster Laboratories. She has received many awards and honors for her contributions to the development of Agni missiles and other strategic systems in India. Tessy Thomas (born April 1963) is an Indian aerospace engineer and former Director General of Aeronautical Systems and the former Project Director for Agni-IV ballistic missile in Defence Research and Development Organisation. Tessy Thomas: India's Missile Woman's remarkable journey, conquering barriers, shaping missile technology. A tale of determination and innovation.