Session: Behind the Titles: Candid Career Stories from Women Leading in Tech
Join us for a meet and greet power talk! Where we strip away the job titles and uncover the real stories behind two of tech’s top women leaders. This isn’t your typical panel. It’s personal. It’s bold. And it’s refreshingly honest.
We’re getting real about what it’s like to grow - and rise - in the ever-evolving world of tech. This is where authenticity meets ambition. You’ll hear about:
- The moment a major challenge turned into a career-defining win.
- How support from mentors and peers shaped their paths.
- And the advice they’d give to the younger version of themselves starting out in tech.
Whether you're early in your career, mid-pivot, or climbing to the C-suite, this session offers honest inspiration and grounded insight from women who’ve done the work, led the change, and are still learning along the way.
We’ll also open the floor to live audience questions. So bring your curiosity, your ambitions, and maybe a notepad.
What’s the one thing they wish they’d known sooner?
You’ll have to join us to find out.
Bio
Moderated by Harriet Shakir, Vice President of Partner Management and Strategy & Transformation at Kyndryl, this fast-paced session dives into the career journeys of Susan Couron, VP of Core Enterprise and zCloud Practice US, and Allison van Pelt, VP of Global Consult for Core Enterprise and zCloud at Kyndryl.