Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Ann Scripture IT Security Specialist at Vantage Point Solutions	Ransomware Regulations In this presentation, Vantage Point Solutions (VPS) will examine the evolving landscape of ransomware regulations, focusing on recent trends and the considerable impact of ransomware attacks on organizations. The discussion will include key federal regulations and underline the importance of compliance, along with best practices for prevention. Attendees will gain valuable insights into effective incident response strategies and the essential steps to safeguard their organizations against ransomware threats. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Reshmika Dhandapani Sr Product Management Analyst at Motorola Solutions Inc.	Breaking Into Product Management: A Practical Guide for Aspiring Product Professionals Finding yourself asking questions like: - How do I transition into product management from a different role or industry? - How do I develop "product sense"? - What key skills do I need to build for a successful product management career? - How can I fast-track my path to product management? Trust me, I’ve been there. Having started my career in software engineering and later transitioning into product management, I’ve gone through the process and know exactly what it takes to break into this fast-paced and rewarding field. In… read more
Ebbi Young Digital Storytelling Consultant at E.T. Digital Consulting	From Invisible to Influential: Using Video Strategy to Elevate Your Voice in Tech Too many brilliant minds in tech go unnoticed—not because they lack expertise, but because they struggle to be seen and heard. In this session, we’ll explore how video can be a powerful tool to showcase your insights, build credibility, and connect with the right audiences. Whether you’re camera-shy or short on time, you’ll learn practical ways to start showing up with confidence and clarity—without overcomplicating the process. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Shalini Dinesh Senior Technical Product Manager at Amazon	Global Team Synergy: Proven Strategies to Turn Chaos into Cohesion Unlock the secret to transforming chaos into seamless collaboration in global teams. This session is your definitive guide, crafted for leaders, product managers, and innovators ready to conquer the complexities of cross-functional teamwork across multiple time zones. We provide actionable templates that cover every stage—from product discovery kickoffs to post-launch reviews—ensuring no detail is overlooked. Product launches often fail, with 70% of these failures attributed to misaligned teams and poor communication. Engineering.com's 2021 Global Product Development… read more
Keyuri Anand CPO at Samaritan Apps	Rewired for AI: Your Blueprint for an AI PM Career The AI Pivot: Your Blueprint for an AI PM Career In this inspiring talk, we’ll explore how women can confidently retool their skills and pivot into the dynamic world of AI product management. Whether you’re transitioning from a different industry or looking to level up your current product experience, this session will provide actionable strategies, insights on the evolving AI landscape, and a clear roadmap to help you thrive as an AI Product Manager. Discover how to leverage your unique strengths, embrace new technologies, and unlock exciting career opportunities in one of the fastest… read more
Sangame Krishnamani Director, Software Engineering at Capital One	My Leadership Leap: Individual Contributor to Technology Leader Stepping into a leadership role is more than just a title change—it’s a fundamental shift in mindset, responsibility, and impact. Transitioning from an individual contributor to a technology leader requires not just technical expertise but the ability to inspire and drive transformation. In this talk, I will share how aspiring leaders can navigate the mindset shift, develop essential leadership skills like delegation and communication, and balance technical expertise with strategic vision. I will also cover empowering teams through mentorship and fostering agility in the face of change.… read more
Sowjanya Pandruju Cloud Native Applications Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS)	Building Gen AI workloads with AWS Serverless compute Building Generative AI (Gen AI) workloads with AWS Serverless compute involves leveraging serverless technologies to efficiently deploy, scale, and manage AI models and applications. AWS offers a range of serverless compute services, such as AWS Lambda, AWS Fargate, and Amazon SageMaker, that can power the processing and orchestration needs of AI workloads without the need for managing the underlying infrastructure. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Katie O'Malley Founder & Principal Coach at (en)Courage Coaching	From Self-Care to Squad-Care: Elevating Women’s Wellbeing in the Workplace This keynote is designed to address the unique and persistent challenges faced by women in the workplace through the lens of wellness and community. Focusing on the power of female connection alongside the five dimensions of workplace wellness (career, financial, community, emotional, and physical), this talk puts a spotlight on the gendered factors holding women back from the C-Suite while simultaneously equipping attendees with ideas, tactics, and strategies to elevate each other at work. Spoiler alert, you can't solve the workplace challenges of child care, menstruation, menopause,… read more
Katie O'Malley Founder & Principal Coach at (en)Courage Coaching	Authentic Branding: Designing & Cultivating Your Professional Leadership Reputation We grapple with power dynamics, juggle caregiving responsibilities and career aspirations, and transform perceived setbacks into growth catalysts. Simultaneously, we strive to maintain authenticity while battling the double bind, imposter syndrome, gender biases, and the isolation of being "the only one" in the room. This workshop tackles these issues head-on, empowering participants to build a genuine, yet formidable, professional identity as a leader rooted in core values. Our journey centers on uncovering and articulating personal core values. We dive deep into… read more
Jarai Carter Senior Manager of Data Science at John Deere	“I Upgraded My AI… Now It’s Funnier Than Me!" A Beginner’s Guide to Prompt Engineering for Playfulness Generative AI is revolutionizing creativity, but can it be funny? Absolutely—but only if you prompt it the right way! This engaging, no-coding-required session explores how generative AI and humor come together for you to create effective prompts to get some smiles. The session has three key components. First, I will discuss how generative AI works. This is a beginner-friendly breakdown of how AI models process and generate text, including their strengths, limitations, and why humor can be tricky for them. Second, I will discuss different types of humor. There are all kinds of humor such as… read more
Anupama Pathirage Director/Head of Engineering - Integration at WSO2	Ballerina - Role of modern programming language in cloud-native applications In the past, developers primarily focused on writing code without worrying much about deployment. However, in today’s cloud era, development goes beyond just writing and building—it also involves considering various deployment options. As a result, deployment has become an integral part of programming, making first-class language support for deployment a valuable advantage. Ballerina[https://ballerina.io/] is a modern open-source programming language designed to streamline the journey from code to cloud while enhancing the developer experience. It is built with network… read more
Raksha Vashishta Product Owner at VERRA Mobility	Deepfake & AI driven Frauds- Largest Challenge in payment security in the next decade One of the most passionate topics I am currently halfway through writing a research paper on is unmasking the next-generation threat to payment systems, specifically AI-driven frauds- I intend to speak on the evolving landscape of AI-enabled frauds resulting from the use of complex algorithms to mimic legitimate behaviors. Most recent investigations show that AI-driven frauds have surged by approximately 35-40% in the past three years. Broad learning objectives from the session would be; 1) Identifying fraud types(traditional Vs. AI-enabled frauds), Analyzing data trends (Statistical… read more
Ankush Gautam Senior Manager, Engineering at Datastax	Impact of high quality data on LLM hallucinations The quality of training and reference data is critical in mitigating hallucinations. This portion of the session will explore how structured, accurate, and context-relevant datasets can reduce error rates in LLM outputs. Drawing on current research, we will also discuss various types of data issues—such as noise, incompleteness, and bias—and illustrate how they influence model reliability and factual correctness. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Gayatri Ohri Sr. Customer Success Architect, Gen AI Innovation & Delivery at AWS	Orchestrating AI Transformation: From Implementation to Impact In the era of rapid AI evolution, traditional approaches to technology adoption are falling short. Drawing from my journey from software developer to Gen AI Architect at AWS, this session explores an innovative playbook for driving AI transformation that bridges implementation with measurable business outcomes. We'll delve into the concept of Intelligence Augmentation (IA) as a foundational principle and examine key strategic elements critical for success in AI-driven initiatives. Through real-world examples and hard-earned lessons, attendees will gain practical insights on how to… read more
Kumari Rashmi Principal Solution Advisor at SAP America	Gen AI for Developers As we witness the growing impact of Artificial Intelligence across various industries, let's delve into how it can enhance the performance of developers in the app development and integration space. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Sravanthi Kondoju Data Platform Engineering Lead at Target	Mastering Observability in modern Data Platform This talk will address how to implement robust monitoring and observability practices to catch potential issues before they affect in data operations. I will share my experience in overcoming common challenges like data pipeline failures, performance bottlenecks, and system downtimes, how proactive monitoring transforms platform reliability . Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Anastasiia Prydius Head of Product Development at AccelIQ.digital	Defining MVP Scope for AI Products: Start Small, Win Big In this fast-paced talk, I’ll share how starting with a simple but valuable AI use case can drive big business impact without overwhelming teams. From reducing manual Excel tasks to automating financial assessments, I’ll unpack real-world examples and lessons from building AI/ML solutions. Attendees will walk away with a practical approach to define and validate AI product MVPs that actually solve problems — and how to do it without a massive budget or a dedicated data team. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Sinjini Chakraborty Senior manager at Cybersecurity	Enterprise Resilience – Thinking Beyond Cyber In a world of constant disruption, resilience is no longer just about cybersecurity. This talk explores a holistic approach to enterprise resilience—one that considers operational, reputational, supply chain, and regulatory risks. Learn how leading organizations are building adaptable systems, empowered teams, and integrated response strategies to not only survive shocks but emerge stronger from them. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Jill Sweeney Chief Strategist at Redboard Advisors	Driving on Ice – How to Navigate the Acceleration and Curves that AI is rapidly throwing at you AI is everywhere and it’s not just one superhighway, its an entire transportation network spanning technical, organizational, regulatory aspects as well as societal and philosophical concerns . It’s everywhere from your personal life to your job or work and it no doubt it will impact your future. So, where’s the roadmap? What are the navigation tips? Join Jill Sweeney, a technology transformation leader and hear best practices on leveraging the power of AI for all areas of your life and business. Learn about AI for good and how you can join initiatives that are… read more
Ana Monga HR Policy Lead at Google	Systems & Tools for a Multidimensional Life Walk away with a memorable framework and practical systems you can implement to forget the age-old debate of work-life balance and instead shift the conversation towards making the system work. Women can't keep fighting the existing systems. It's time to create our own systems. A new spin on how being in tech (and the AI revolution) is the best place to be for a truly multidimensional and fulfilling life. Did you like this session? Share to vote.