Massachusetts Resident Alka Singh, BIT Sindri Alumni Leader and Project Manager, Dies at 57
Alka Singh, who served as president of the BIT Sindri Alumni Association of North America, was known for her professional accomplishments and commitment to her alma mater and the alumni community.
BOSTON–Massachusetts resident Alka Singh, a software engineering professional and community leader who served as president of the BIT Sindri Alumni Association of North America (BITSAANA), died peacefully early Monday morning. She was 57.
Born in India on March 20, 1969, Singh built a career spanning telecommunications and software engineering while remaining actively involved with the alumni network of the Birsa Institute of Technology (BIT), Sindri, one of India’s oldest engineering institutions.
She is survived by her husband, Shitanshu Shekhar Singh, and their three children, Akshat Singh, Ayaan Singh and Anika Singh.
Singh was elected president of BITSAANA in October 2025, following years of involvement with the organization, including service as secretary and vice president. The nonprofit represents graduates of BIT Sindri living in the United States and Canada and provides a platform for professional networking, mentorship and philanthropic initiatives.
As president, Singh sought to strengthen connections between North American alumni and their alma mater in Jharkhand, India. Her priorities included increasing alumni engagement, supporting current students and helping BIT Sindri advance toward its goal of becoming a world-class institution.
Her election reflected years of service to the organization and its members.
Singh earned a degree in electronics and communications engineering from BIT Sindri. She began her professional career at Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL) as a management trainee in the telecommunications department, where she worked for six years.
After moving to the United States, she transitioned into software engineering and went on to work as a project manager. Her career reflected a transition from the telecommunications field into the technology sector while maintaining ties to the engineering institution where she began her professional journey.
Established in 1949, BIT Sindri has produced graduates who have held leadership positions in industry and technology in India and internationally. Its alumni network has helped maintain professional and personal connections among graduates living across the world.
Through BITSAANA, Singh worked to sustain those connections and encourage alumni to contribute to the institution and support future generations of students.
In its announcement of her election, the organization described Singh as a longstanding and active member who brought leadership experience and a commitment to alumni engagement. Her vision emphasized collaboration, inclusivity and support for students and graduates.
Further information about her life, family and funeral arrangements will be added as it becomes available.
