Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Trang Watson Chief of Staff at Kore.ai	Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling: Empowering the Future of Asian Women in Tech Finance For Asian women in finance, breaking through the "Bamboo Ceiling" in a traditionally male-dominated field has required tenacity, creativity, and empowerment. I have managed the complex dynamics of taking businesses public, guiding them through privatization, and obtaining crucial seed start-up to scale-up funding to support innovative and disruptive tech companies for more than ten years, with experience in investor relations, IPOs, LBOs, and venture capital raises. I will talk about the highs and lows of my journey to leadership, the tactics I used to get past gender… read more
Shalmali Patil Business Intelligence Engineer at Amazon AWS	Unveiling Bias in AI: The Hidden Challenges of Recommender Systems Recommender systems have become integral to our digital experiences, guiding everything from our next favorite TV show to the content that fills our social media feeds. Yet, beneath their convenience lies a pressing challenge: the inherent bias in AI-driven algorithms. In this talk, I’ll dive into the hidden dynamics that allow these biases to persist, the widespread impact they have on society, and the ethical questions they raise. Together, we’ll explore practical ways to identify and address these issues, paving the way for recommender systems designed to be fair, inclusive, and beneficial… read more
Ann Novakowski Senior Business Systems Analyst at Navy Federal Credit Union	Fake Data, Real Results: Using Synthetic Data When You Can't Use the Real Stuff ARE YOU...? • Wanting to do more with AI than use ChatGPT to write Linkedln posts and respond to emails you’re too busy to read • Fed up with preventable bugs getting to pre-prod, caught too late and by your users, frustrating internal customers and casting doubt on SQA quality • Pretty sure synthetic data and dummy data are the same thing (they are not, by the way, and I can prove it with colorful charts and math!) This is a great talk for those who are data-curious, but do not (yet!) consider themselves data scientists or analysts. In this presentation, I… read more
Lisa Milani Global Vice President, Strategic Ecosystems at G-P	Redefining Resilience: How Beating Stage 4 Cancer Empowered Me to Take Charge of My Career in Tech In this talk, I will share my journey of overcoming stage 4 breast cancer and how it gave me the resilience and determination to take control of my career in the male-dominated world of technology. I will discuss the importance of taking charge of one's own health and never giving up hope, as well as the challenges and opportunities that come with breaking barriers and challenging norms. My story is one of empowerment, inspiration, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Uma Devireddy CEO at Lucid Technologies	From Adversity to Advocacy: The Power of Purpose-Driven Leadership In this inspiring talk, Uma shares her journey from overcoming cultural and personal adversities to becoming a resilient leader and advocate for women in tech. Through powerful storytelling and actionable insights, she explores how challenges can shape purpose-driven leadership and empower individuals to create meaningful impact. Uma’s journey highlights the transformative power of resilience, mentorship, and community, offering a roadmap for women to rise, lead, and thrive in the tech industry. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Amy Forsee Senior Enterprise Architect at State of Missouri	Maximizing Potential - Understanding and applying Coaching, Mentoring, and Sponsorship This talk delves into the critical roles of coaching, mentoring, and sponsorship in advancing women in technology. I will explore the differences of each role, their unique benefits, and ow they can be leveraged to accelerate career growth and leadership development. By understanding the power of these relationships, participants will gain valuable insights into how to seek and provide effective support, foster a culture of empowerment, and ultimately maximize their potential. I will share my personal experience with all three and how they have all impacted my career. Did you like… read more
Rishitha Kokku Senior Software Engineer at UnitedHealth Group (Optum Services INC)	The Synergy of DevOps and Automation: Building a High-Performance Development Culture In today's fast-paced digital landscape, organizations are increasingly adopting DevOps practices and automation to accelerate software development, improve quality, and enhance collaboration. The Synergy of DevOps and Automation explores the powerful combination of these practices and how they can transform a development team into a high-performance powerhouse. In this session, attendees will: Understand the Core Principles of DevOps and Automation: We'll break down the foundational concepts of DevOps — collaboration, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD… read more
Sangeetha Parsan Vice President - Customer Data Solutions and Services at Informa	CDP Journey - Data Readiness to Adoption The power of a data platform lies in the synergy between the data itself, the technology that drives it, and the team that uses it. Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) have emerged as crucial tools in today's data landscape, yet organizations that have not embarked on a CDP journey often struggle to justify and live up to the potential return on investment (ROI). While CDPs are promoted as a panacea for resolving data silos, without making cultural changes, the value of the CDP will never be realized. Drawing from multiple data journeys spanning data warehouses, master data… read more
Diana Richardson Sr. Principal, Technical Product Management at Cotality	A Lateral Move Might Be Your Best Move I'd like to talk about how lateral career moves have the potential to elevate your career and get you closer to the C Suite. Oftentimes we are so focused on seeking a promotion and moving up the ladder that we don't open our eyes to the power and possibility of lateral moves. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Liz Ryan VP Operations & Marketing at Bloomfilter	Balancing Leadership and Technical Expertise in the AI Era This session explores how to navigate this dual role effectively, addressing the demands of understanding complex AI technologies while guiding teams toward innovation and success. Drawing from real-world experiences, participants will learn how to foster collaboration between technical and non-technical teams, make data-informed decisions, and maintain ethical oversight in AI implementations. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Aparna Krishna Bhat Senior Analyst at EY	Application And Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Financial Decision Making With the proliferation of AI-based tools and algorithms in financial decision-making, it is increasingly necessary to assess the impact of these technologies on the investment strategies and results of individual investors. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in financial decision-making heralds a technological revolution in sector, which offers enormous potential benefits and significant challenges. I aim to unravel complexity surrounding AI finance, focusing on identifying and addressing barriers to its effective implementation. Future trends and challenges in AI-… read more
Nicole Scheffler Chief Tech Diva at Tech Diva Success	Unleash your inner D.I.V.A In this dynamic keynote, we embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, unlocking the inner diva within each of us. Just as software needs updates to run at its best, our lives require moments of reinvention and growth—especially when faced with adversity. Drawing from my personal experience navigating the challenges of the 2020 pandemic, motherhood, personal loss, and career uncertainty, I discovered that these "tower moments" were not obstacles, but invitations to step into my true power. This talk is about more than resilience—it's about embracing… read more
Sara Yamase Partner and Global Head of Technology, Media & Telecom at Simon-Kucher	Monetizing Generative AI for Strategic Growth: Unlocking New Opportunities at the Executive Level As the Global Head of Technology, Media & Telecom at Simon-Kucher, Sara has spent over a decade helping tech companies—from startups to Fortune 500 giants—leverage innovation to achieve transformative growth. With generative AI at the forefront of technological disruption, the opportunity to monetize its capabilities has never been more critical—or more complex. This session will focus on equipping executives with actionable strategies to harness generative AI as a catalyst for strategic growth. By blending practical insights with real-world case studies, exploring:  The… read more
Sara Junio Chief Communications and Organizational Design Consultant at Joule Strategies	Developing a Highly Engaged Team New research shows 70% of employees feel lonely. When loneliness creeps in, employees detach at work. This impacts their creativity, their relationships, and their productivity. Low engagement levels have been shown to be a large cost to organizations, too. So how do you improve engagement by reducing loneliness? Leaders will understand a simple equation and apply it in an interactive session. This equation is: 3R+B=T ∑ E. The first concept is to understand the employee’s frame of REFERENCE (R). Their frame of reference affects how they come to work. It’s based on… read more
Devi Prakash (Ponnazhagan) Director, IT Product and Portfolio at American Cancer Society	Future-Proofing Technology: Strategies for Executives in a Rapidly Changing World Practical recommendations on preparing organizations for emerging technologies like AI, RPA, and data integration. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Amy A. Fairchild, PMP Sr. Program Manager, Talent Management at Instacart	Unlock Your Shine: Creating Joy In Every Job Ever roll your eyes at the saying, “Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life”? If you're skeptical about loving your work, you're not alone—and this talk is perfect for you. Are your days feeling like a dull, endless loop? Or do you watch “influencers” living seemingly perfect lives and wonder why you can't just sip smoothies on camera for a fortune? Maybe you're at a crossroads in your career, knowing you need a change but unsure what that change looks like. In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel like we’re… read more
Pallavi Sharma Director of Client Delivery (FSI) at Neudesic	AI in Finance: Unlocking Business Value and Navigating the Roadmap to Innovation" This session will explore the art of the possible in AI, focusing on real-world applications such as predictive analytics, fraud detection, and personalized customer experiences. Learn how to define and manage an AI roadmap tailored to the needs of a financial organization, tackle common challenges, and ensure alignment with business goals. Whether you're building AI capabilities from scratch or scaling existing ones, this session will provide actionable insights to help you maximize impact and lead the charge in this evolving landscape. Did you like this session? Share to vote… read more
Anusha Dwivedula Director of Product, Data and Analytics at Morningstar	Driving Scalable and Trusted Data Operations at Morningstar with AWS Cloud Services Morningstar, a company with a market capitalization of $11 billion, has been a cornerstone of the financial services industry for 40 years. Morningstar manages real-time global market data on 22.5 million assets across equities, indexes, futures, options, commodities, and more while providing coverage for over 800,000 investment offerings. As a leading investment research firm, Morningstar's mission to empower investor success relies heavily on its ability to analyze and act upon vast data. In this session, I will showcase how Morningstar's Data and Analytics group… read more
Aarohi Tripathi Lead Data Engineer at CVS Health	AI Powered Innovations in Healthcare: Real World Applications and Benefits With the widespread media coverage in recent months, we have heard about artificial intelligence (AI) so much. What is intriguing is how AI is being used for a variety of healthcare applications. Some aspects that involve use of AI research and decision-making in drug development. Secondly, AI is used in medical imaging to detect early sign of diseases. With the patients medical history, AI can predict patients response to specific medicine. I believe most importantly it can automate administrative tasks and help clinical professionals make quicker decisions using patients electronic health… read more
Mugdha Tasgaonkar AI Manager: Annotation & Digitization at Medtronic	Personalized AI for a Healthier Tomorrow: Monitoring Patients and Easing Anxiety This session explores how AI is revolutionizing mental health care for neurodivergent individuals, a community often underserved by traditional solutions. By leveraging advanced AI applications to analyze data from wearable devices, health apps, and electronic health records, innovative workflows predict anxiety triggers and enable personalized, data-driven interventions. These technologies simplify mental health management for individuals while equipping caregivers with actionable insights, improving support systems and fostering greater independence. Attendees will gain an in-depth… read more