Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Fatima Albar Staff Technical Program Manager at Cribl, inc	Agile As A Mindset: Product Delivery Framework Agile, like leadership, is a mindset. It's a way of thinking that emphasizes the ability to adjust quickly, embrace failures as opportunities for learning, and bounce back quickly. Beyond simply serving as a methodology for team organization, managing uncertainty, prioritizing customers, and adapting to changing requirements, the Agile mindset involves comprehension, collaboration, continuous learning, and maintaining flexibility to achieve outstanding performance and meet customer needs. Forbes has classified the Agile management revolution as a transformative force in the world of work… read more
Sharda Kumari Tech Lead Manager at Airbnb	Carbon-Conscious AI: Nurturing Eco-Aware Communities and Reducing Software Footprints Join us for an enlightening keynote on 'Carbon-Conscious AI: Nurturing Eco-Aware Communities and Reducing Software Footprints.' In this era of technological innovation, we will explore the transformative potential of AI in fostering sustainability. Delving into the dynamic interplay between customer engagement through Green AI and strategies to minimize the carbon footprint of software, attendees will discover actionable insights for building eco-aware communities. From harnessing the power of AI for responsible customer interactions to implementing cutting-edge… read more
Poornima Muthukumar Senior Technical Product Manager at Microsoft	Unlocking Product Growth with Big Data, Data Science and Machine Learning We are thrilled to invite you to a talk by Poornima Muthukumar, a Senior Product Manager at Microsoft who uses data science to create amazing products. In this talk, she will share how she builds data-driven products that are backed by insightful analysis and how she uses big data, data science and machine learning to make complex product decisions. She will also show you how she leverages product data to conduct various types of analysis, such as feedback, engagement, retention, funnel and segmentation analysis. Additionally, she will demonstrate how she runs A/B experiments and apply some… read more
Pooja Ray Chaudhuri Software Engineer at TikTok	Design Thinking for Developers: Building Intuitive and User-Centric Apps Design is not the sole responsibility of designers, we as software developers need to focus on design thinking. This will bridge the gap making software applications not only functional but also user-centric and intuitive Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Nas Hajia Security Architect at Okta	Security Risk Prioritization: Lessons Learned for making smarter security decisions With the prevalence of specialized tools tailored to security monitoring and posture checking, there is an opportunity for organizations to automate the risk registry feeds and reporting structure. A successful risk program enables the service owners to frequently act on and work towards addressing the identified risk. Security Risk Prioritization and Quantification matures the program and helps achieve this goal by enabling the decision-makers to allocate resources to activities with the most impact on the organization’s security posture. Complexities in the realm of Technology… read more
Robin Sutara Field CTO at Databricks	Is Generative AI Creating a Game of Thrones? Join Robin Sutara for a journey on the evolution of data culture resulting from the GenAI movement. We will cover the implications of generative AI on various aspects of organisations, including workforce dynamics, decision-making processes, and the role of human creativity. The session will also explore how generative AI can disrupt traditional organisational structures and challenge existing power hierarchies. Additionally, Robin will provide insights and share strategies for leading organisations through this transformative period, including the importance of fostering a culture of… read more
Swetha Kolli Director, Client Services at Palo Alto Networks	Accelerating revenue recognition: Building & Leading high-performing customer-facing dev teams The customer-facing developer teams are often known as Implementation Teams in most SaaS companies and are responsible for the technical delivery of the product. Implementation is where the rubber meets the road. A successful on-time implementation is the path to revenue recognition, product adoption and ultimately customer satisfaction. We’ll chat about - - how to build and lead high-performing developer team, - common mistakes and how to avoid them, - Build accountability through bottoms-up KPIs - And cover real-life thought-provoking scenarios … read more
Maitri Chattopadhyay Senior Software Engineer at Disney Streaming	AI in Digital Advertising: Making Ads Smarter Understanding Digital Advertising and identify areas AI is making an impact in this space Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Katelyn Falk Principal Security Technical Program Manager at Zoom	Create Your Space in Technology: four steps to create an employee resource group Does your organization lack a Women in Technology employee resource group? No problem. In this session we will follow basic steps to establish a Women in Technology group, obtain executive sponsorship, and drive engagement amongst members. Learn how to establish leadership, create a charter and yearly goals, all while creating a supportive and inclusive environment for women in the technology profession. All this can be done virtually and with little budget. Join this session to learn more! Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Rithu Leena John Engineering Manager at Lyft	A Journey from Individual Contributor to Managerial Success I would like to share my journey of how I went from being a software engineering lead to trying out management in a TLM role to moving to a full time manager. I would like to cover the steps I took, the skills that helped me along the way and my decision making process. A lot of aspiring managers could benefits from learning about my journey. It's not always easy for a women in the tech world to rise up and advocate for opportunities, I would love to share the tips and tricks I used along the way Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Morvareed Salehpour Managing Attorney	AI Unveiled: Balancing the Benefits and Burdens with Legal Perspectives This presentation will delve into the legal implications and complications of artificial intelligence, discussing intellectual property complications, treatment of data and privacy issues, contract complications, sources of liability, and novel types of disputes. Specifically, as the real-world begins to make greater use of this technology, we explore what are the ramifications in responsibility, liability, and more that we should be thinking about, both as producers and users of these new technologies. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Morvareed Salehpour Managing Attorney	AI Unveiled: Balancing the Benefits and Burdens with Legal Perspectives This presentation will delve into the legal implications and complications of artificial intelligence, discussing intellectual property complications, treatment of data and privacy issues, contract complications, sources of liability, and novel types of disputes. Specifically, as the real-world begins to make greater use of this technology, we explore what are the ramifications in responsibility, liability, and more that we should be thinking about, both as producers and users of these new technologies. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Ivna Curi Managing Director at Assertive Way Institute	Career Amplified: Harnessing the Power of a Bold, Unapologetic Voice in Tech Uncover the stories of career-advancing conversations of several women leaders in tech who succeeded despite all the challenges of the tech industry. These stories, selected from the ‘Unapologetic Voice: 101 Real-World Strategies for Brave Self Advocacy & Bold Leadership’ book, reveal how they courageously spoke up to grow and shape their careers. These tech women mastered the art of assertive communication, effectively advocating for themselves to secure sponsorships, promotions, substantial raises, vital resources, significant opportunities, and even career pivots.… read more
Lori Mackenzie Co-founder at Stanford VMware Women's Leadership Innovation Lab	Revolutionizing Board Culture Boards of Directors provide guidance, oversight and accountability to help organizations navigate uncertainty and thrive. As boards seek to enhance their effectiveness by bringing in new voices and perspectives, they must also curate a culture that leverages the power of diversity. In collaboration with the California Partners Project, a non-profit co-founded by First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the Stanford VMware Women's Leadership Innovation Lab launched the first-ever playbook on board culture in January. Learn about the insights that drive both inclusivity and effectiveness to… read more
Anshuma Chandak Data Scientist at Gusto Inc.	Leveraging AI in Alpha Research The finance landscape has been drastically reshaped by Artificial Intelligence (AI), bringing in new ways to dig into data and predict what lies ahead. This talk gives an overview of how AI, especially Machine Learning (ML) and Natural Language Processing (NLP), is changing the game. ML and NLP work together to extract key insights from both text and traditional financial data giving a deeper understanding of major trends and potential future paths of companies. This talk will introduce the technologists about uses of AI in Alpha Research and also provide an insight into the different sources… read more
Naba Ahmed Content Editor at Prezi	Your audience is bored: Here’s the antidote We live in a society where technology surrounds us. And as business went virtual, technology became a great equalizer — but it also created new challenges, like burnout, distractions (even more than before), tech issues, and more. This means that whether we’re presenting virtually or in-person, in day-to-day meetings or formal presentations, we need to do things differently to capture attention. The antidote: Storytelling. In this talk, you’ll learn from Naba, Content Editor at Prezi, on how to apply storytelling as a powerful tool for engaging your audience through her… read more
Savita Mittal Senior Cloud Solutions Architect at MICROSOFT	Unveiling the Power of Azure AI: Innovations and Applications Delving into the Boundless Potential of Azure AI: Innovations and Applications The Azure AI ecosystem encompasses a vast landscape of evolving services, continually pushing the boundaries of possibility. This presentation offers a comprehensive overview of the capabilities and applications of Azure AI across diverse domains. Microsoft's Azure AI suite, a comprehensive collection of artificial intelligence services, presents a formidable array of tools meticulously crafted to elevate technology, business strategies, and user experiences alike. Join us as we explore the… read more
Jenn Donahue Founder/President at Dare to Rise	Becoming the Warrior: Strategies to Overcome Your Obstacles You’re stuck. We all have passion-fueled dreams that may seem too bold or too risky. We are continually challenged to meet goals, either the goals of our organization, or the goals we set in our personal life. However, we often feel that our goals and dreams are out of reach, that we are not ready, we don’t have the time, or maybe we’re just not good enough. In this session, Jenn Donahue exposes the reasons you and your team are not moving forward. Many of us struggle with imposter syndrome, self-doubt, the fear of failing, and roadblocks. Jenn has too,… read more
Shruti Gadgil Product Manager at Navan	Navigating the Shift: Engineer to Product Manager Transition Story Explore the strategic journey from engineer to product manager in 'Navigating the Shift.' Uncover key insights and challenges, as this narrative guides you through a transformative career evolution, offering inspiration for those on a similar path. Focus area : Strategic Decision Making Overcoming challenges Personal anecdotes and reflections Inspiration for similar paths Did you like this session? Share to vote.
JeanAnn Nichols Principal at JeanAnn Nichols Executive Coach	Intentional Power: The 6 Essential Leadership Skills In the past, powerful leaders were identified by their command and control of people and operations. New leadership skills are needed to thrive in today’s dynamic business environments, driven by diverse workforces and serving diverse customers and communities. Power skills are your permission slip to drive change that benefits the triple-bottom-line: People, Planet and Profits. You will learn the six Power Skills of modern leaders, we call the HEARTI(TM) Leadership model: humility, empathy, accountability, resiliency, transparency, and inclusion. Three practical practices from our Leader… read more