Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Roja Boina Software Engineering Senior Advisor	Data Literacy & Ways To Enhance Data Literacy Skills Data is a prized business asset in any organization. This means data literacy – the basic ability to understand and use data – is a vital workplace skill for people in all sorts of roles. To put it another way, organizations big and small will need data-literate individuals who can confidently work with data. Hence, it makes it crucial to learn data literacy skills. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Kimberley Lewis Parsons CEO at Bamboo Teaming	Less Talk, More Action: How to Amplify Inclusive Teaming While there has been an increased push of diversity initiatives in companies, diversity in and of itself is not enough. I suspect that you yearn, not just “a seat at the table”, but to feel as if you are fully accepted, understood, and valued by those you work with. In short, to be fully included. Because of this natural yearning we all have, a more powerful endgame for organizations is to grow from diversity to inclusion in order to maximize the engagement and talent of its people. How do you overcome the barriers that get in the way of moving from just an… read more
Stefanie Khan Director of Business Intelligence and Advanced Analytics	Succeeding in a Male-Dominated Industry Strategies to be successful in the technology industry, while maintaining who you are. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Jeff Ludwig Managing Vice President, Risk Tech at Capital One	The Value of Mentorship Through Women Engineers' Careers Tonya, Nina, and Jeff will discuss the value and approach we take to mentorship at different stages of a woman technologist's career. Jeff has mentored several women engineers as a senior leader - Tonya as a mid-level manager has mentored and been mentored - Nina is relatively early in her career and has received some great mentorship and is getting to a stage of beginning to mentor others. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Lauren Goodwin Chief Executive Officer	Educational Neuroscience to Ensure Diversity in STEM Neurotechnology and artificial intelligence can unlock the power of the brain's biological learning patterns. Women and marginalized groups are often deterred from entering STEM careers. The origins of this off boarding is not a result of their inability to thrive in STEM disciplines. Learn how the science of the brain's learning process can unlock the opportunity to diversify STEM fields and help students of all ages from 2 to 102 be empowered to be lifelong learners based on the plasticity of the brain. The power of data, technology, and AI has created a scientific trifecta of… read more
Julia Furst Morgado Global Technologist at Veeam	We need more contributors - my OSS story Community shapes the software industry. Despite this understanding, open source communities continue to struggle to break down barriers and become more accessible to a more diverse pool of contributors, maintainers, and leaders. The objective of this talk is to examine the ongoing difficulties within the open source community and to present strategies for promoting diversity and facilitating global collaboration within the community. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Rachel Peterson Vice President, Marketing at Fountain	The Woman's Workforce: Integrating Flexible Practices for a More Equitable Workplace Addressing workplace flexibility will be one of the biggest issues facing every company in 2023. From hourly roles to corporate settings, flexibility is mission critical for job applicants and employees - women, especially - who often have to juggle their careers with their position as caretakers for children, elderly family members, or others. And this showed no signs of slowing during the pandemic. How can employers address this while attracting and retaining more women in the workplace? Many women are turning to hourly jobs and gig work, which often provides an added layer of flexibility… read more
Zoe Roth Internet of Things Research Associate at S&P Global Market Intelligence	Breaking into IoT, Perspectives from a Gen Z Analyst As a Gen Z, female analyst in tech, I bring a unique perspective to my research and coverage of Internet of Things technology in smart cities. While my undergraduate focus was not on tech or IoT, I've leveraged research skills to explore smart cities and connect with city-leaders across the US. Faced with imposter syndrome as I navigate events and conversations, my female community at work has been a lifeline as I've built my confidence and skills in IoT, data analysis and survey work. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Neelima Mangal Co-Founder , Chief Global Head of Product Delivery Management at Spectrum North	Key tactics that Product Executives may adopt in 2023 to encourage a User Centric culture within their Product Development 🎤 Since technology advances so quickly, achievements achieved today are frequently out of date by tomorrow. You created an excellent product. So, why aren't sales excellent, and why are there un favorable reviews? Neelima will explain essential components of feasible modifications to boost sales and create good results with improved revenue and growth mindset based on her experience and watching the shifting dynamics of this fast-paced corporate dynamics. 💜 Learn more about Neelima - https://www.spectrumnorth.ca/aboutneelima💜 👉🏻Reserve Your Spot… read more
Karime Salomon Quality Assurance Manager & Automation advisor	QA Management. The good, the bad and the beautiful Getting the opportunity to become a QA Manager was one of the most incredible opportunities I ever had. The career path for quality assurance has different options, one of them is to take a leadership position where you can have multiple new challenges in terms of decisions, strategies, tools and people follow up and evaluation. We can find in the way different situations that can help you to stay motivated ,to grow and to be passionate about what you can do for the quality of a software product and most important for the people in your teams. In this presentation I will talk about the good,… read more
Tiffany Guarnaccia CEO & Founder at Kite Hill PR	Modern Mentorship: Operationalizing Your Company’s Mentorship Model Mentorships are a crucial part of any professional development, from entry level positions to CEOs. But mentorships can be so much more than career advice – they can be an instrumental part of learning and development. When you put mentorships at the heart of learning and development, business leaders might be surprised just how much more receptive employees can be to it. Hosting peer-led roundtable discussions for employees, having team members lead presentations on industry trends and tips and tricks for excelling in your role is all a part of mentorship and learning and… read more
Karla Kannan SVP Customer Experience at BirchStreet Systems	Enhancing the customer’s experience by highlighting key moments Throughout the customer’s journey, we miss vital opportunities to highlight moments that create connections with our brand. Let's review how to capture those moments and embed them in your process. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Sunita Alves IT Project Consultant at T.S. Alves Consulting Inc	Project Dharma: How women in tech can find peace and harmony in what can be an otherwise a toxic workplace Do you ever feel like your work environment could be toxic and dysfunctional but don't know what to do about it as an individual? Many people have and especially women in tech. It's not just about the hours or workload. It's about staying in alignment with core values and protecting mental health when facing the actual toxicity of the workplace – the politics, the (lack of) leadership, and behaviors that erode trust and respect. If you are an empathetic leader who cares about respect in the workplace, it is frustrating and… read more
Lisa Schneider Chief Product Officer at Senscale Consulting	Why You Need Cross-Functional Product/Marketing Strategy ... And How To Actually Do It Early, cross-functional strategy between product & marketing helps reduce friction, increase autonomy, and improve outcomes across all functions. We'll look at case studies of the impact of having and not having strategic alignment, and more importantly talk through the strategy pyramid and how specifically you can use that framework to develop and communicate a cross-functional strategy that works. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Gladis Araujo Global Quality and Supply Chain Vicepresident at Mattel	2033: The future of manufacturing in the metaverse Globally economies and societies are being disrupted by several factors and specifically technological advancements are impacting severely the future of work. Among all the different tech solutions one that is emerging will revolutionize how the world operates: metaverse. The Metaverse will transform how people interact with each other and with data, creating new communities and economies. According to Gartner, by 2026, around 25% of people will spend at least one hour a day in the metaverse for work, shopping, education, social media, and/ or entertainment. The metaverse will… read more
Anuradha Dodda Head of Engineering at Thomson Reuters	Leading yourself with purpose, passion and perseverance In this talk, I will share my journey as a leader in technology coming from diverse background and ethnicity on how I persevered to overcome adversity with a growth mindset. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Suba Vasudevan Vice President at Meta	Building trust among diverse leaders and groups Bringing together diverse groups to form leadership teams can come at a high cost. Driving trust upfront requires intention, focus, and an appetite for failure. In this talk we will discuss a few examples, pitfalls and strategies for putting together high performing leadership/management/senior cross functional groups while addressing trust deficit challenges upfront. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Ashley J. Smith, PhD Smith Licensed Psychologist, Co-founder at Peak Mind: The Center for Psychological Strength	Thriving Through Uncertainty There's no question that we've all faced a tremendous amount of uncertainty and volatility in the last couple of years. As it turns out, our minds hate uncertainty, and they respond in some predictable...and not very helpful ways. But, by practicing psychological strength, you can navigate uncertain waters with more confidence and more peace. In this workshop, we will cover some key principles about the mind that help us understand why uncertainty and volatility can be so upsetting. Many times, if we can understand why we're having a difficult time, we can practice more… read more
Suzette Johnson NG Fellow, Lean-Agile at Northrop Grumman	Power of Pivotal Moments Those small moments that can make a difference. Those pivotal moments. It’s a question asked, or a decision made that, when nurtured, provides the opportunity to transform into something you couldn’t have imagined at that moment. That moment today can have a great impact tomorrow. We all have pivotal moments. I have reflected on my Lean-Agile journey that started over 15 years ago and will share with you some of my pivotal moments. I will share what the moment was, the lesson, and the impact. While my moments are different than your moments, we can learn from each other and… read more
Kaitki Agarwal Founder, President and CTO at A5G Networks, Inc.	Leading with Curiosity As a kid, I used to go on road trips with my dad. They were usually 4-5 hours car rides passing through many small towns and countryside in India. I got to see interesting things during the trips; there were always activities happening on the sides of the road (even highways) and in the towns. I was always inquisitive and used to ask many questions. Even as adults, our key to success is to stay curious, challenge the status quo, learn, and create opportunities. Success is not a destination; it is a journey where you continue to move forward to achieve the next thing and realize… read more