Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Divya Smith CEO and Executive Consultant	Do's and Don’ts in Corporate America as a High-Performance Woman Executive Succeeding as a high-performance woman executive in Corporate America requires more than just hard work—it demands strategy, resilience, and the ability to navigate power structures with precision. In this talk, Divya Smith will share hard-earned lessons from her own journey, revealing what truly works, what holds you back, and the unconventional ways to stay in the game while excelling at the highest level. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Jamie Martin Executive Coach to Women on the Rise at Jamie Martin Coaching	Networking with Executives: Building Powerful Relationships To Get a Seat at the Table You know the power of having relationships with executives for your career. You understand that these connections can unlock new opportunities, provide valuable insights, and accelerate your career growth. But how do you actually build these relationships? How do you start talking to an executive if you aren't on a project with them? Will they even have the time to talk to you? This workshop will equip you with the strategies and skills to navigate these challenges and build powerful relationships with senior leaders. You'll leave with the confidence to expand your… read more
Renuka Gulati Sharma Director, Product Development, Technical Program Management at Experian	The Powerhouse we are! Women in tech are not just participants—we are powerhouses of innovation, resilience, and leadership. Yet, despite our undeniable impact, we continue to navigate systemic biases, underrepresentation, and self-doubt. In this talk, I will explore how women can harness their unique strengths, break barriers, and shape the future of technology with confidence. Through personal experiences, industry insights, and inspiring success stories, I will challenge the stereotypes that limit us and highlight the strategies that can propel us forward. From embracing our technical expertise to… read more
Latha Ramamoorthy Vice president, Product/Program manager at JPMorgan Chase	Empathetic Leadership: How Women Influence, Lead, and Drive Impact True leadership is not just about authority; it’s about influence, empathy, and delivering results. In this session, we will explore how women can harness emotional intelligence, build trust, and lead with confidence while driving business success. Through real-world examples and strategies, attendees will learn how to navigate leadership challenges, cultivate strong professional relationships, and position themselves as impactful leaders in tech. This talk will empower women to embrace their leadership potential and create lasting change in their organizations. Did you like this… read more
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.