Session: From Notes to Millions: Journey and Advice for Women in Tech
This inspiring talk follows Gautami Nadkarni's remarkable journey from taking meeting notes as a tech consultant to becoming a Senior Customer Engineer managing a multi-million dollar book of business at Google Cloud. Gautami candidly shares her experiences navigating self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the challenges of being a woman in male-dominated tech environments. Drawing on over nine years of experience in cloud computing, she provides actionable advice and key strategies for women in tech to build confidence, develop their skills, network effectively, establish their personal brand, and leverage feedback for continuous growth. This session offers valuable insights and practical takeaways to empower women and underrepresented groups to thrive in the technology industry.
Bio
Gautami is a highly accomplished Cloud Architect with over nine years of experience in customer-centric roles, bringing a wealth of knowledge in Cloud technology and end-to-end Data Strategy. Her expertise spans leading complex cloud migrations, delivering impactful proofs-of-concept, and presenting compelling technical presentations and demonstrations, consistently positioning her as a trusted advisor to Enterprise clients. Specializing in Data Analytics and Management, Cloud AI, Gautami has a proven track record of partnering with Fortune 500 companies to drive business transformation through strategic technology adoption, championing a cloud-first approach. Beyond her technical acumen, she is a dedicated leader in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, both within Google and across her customer engagements, fostering environments that value diverse perspectives and encourage innovation. Her professional certifications include GCP Cloud Architect, GCP Data Engineer, and GCP Digital Leader, underscoring her deep technical proficiency and commitment to cloud excellence.