Below you can apply for a mentor. Please note that you can send a maximum of 5 applications. Application deadline is September 6th, 2022.
Short Bio:
Michelle Coombs is a Performance Improvement Specialist with over 25 years of experience transforming IT operations and service delivery for MSPs and internal IT teams. She is the Founder of Oprising and Director of The Tech Leader Network, where she helps service leaders eliminate chaos, improve performance, and build sustainable, high-performing service organisations.
Professional Experience (IT/Tech):
5-7 years
Primary Skills:
CRM, Program/Portfolio Management, Risk Management
5-7 years
Primary Skills:
CRM, Program/Portfolio Management, Risk Management
Mentor Role: Tech Leader, Management Leader, Founder, Coach, Community Leader, Industry Expert
I can help mentees to grow in:
Tech, Business, Sales and Business Development, Personal Growth, Public Speaking
My ideal mentee:
I can help mentees to grow in:
Tech, Business, Sales and Business Development, Personal Growth, Public Speaking
My ideal mentee:
My ideal mentee is an IT or MSP professional, service manager, or emerging leader who wants to move beyond firefighting and build confidence, clarity, and control in their role. They are motivated to improve how their service operates and how they lead people.
Short Bio:
I’m a strategic/enterprise SaaS seller with ~10 years of experience across new logo + expansion, usually in highly technical, data-heavy products.
Currently, building an AI sales hiring copilot to revolutionize sales hiring.
Currently, building an AI sales hiring copilot to revolutionize sales hiring.
Professional Experience (IT/Tech):
7-10 years
Primary Skills:
Excel, Product Management, Salesforce
7-10 years
Primary Skills:
Excel, Product Management, Salesforce
Mentor Role: Tech Leader, Management Leader, Founder, Coach
I can help mentees to grow in:
Product, Business, Sales and Business Development, Personal Growth, Public Speaking, Marketing and Branding, Relocation, Startup Growth
My ideal mentee:
I can help mentees to grow in:
Product, Business, Sales and Business Development, Personal Growth, Public Speaking, Marketing and Branding, Relocation, Startup Growth
My ideal mentee:
I am open to anyone who is highly driven and want to make a real impact in whatever she wants to pursue. Preferably, someone who is disciplined and eager to learn. It would be better if she is inclined towards customer facing roles, business and leadership.
Short Bio:
Mary Etokwudo is an AI Software Engineer with a strong foundation in data science, machine learning, and full-stack web development. Her current focus is Generative AI and multi-modal AI (Language & Vision), including RAG systems, prompt engineering, and production-ready AI automation. Mary has built and scaled systems using FastAPI, PostgreSQL, React, Node.js, GraphQL, and microservices, and has strengthened engineering quality through CI/CD, testing, and code review practices. She also brings deep mentorship experience—having supported and trained over 100 junior developers—and is active in the broader tech community through speaking, content, and developer education.
Professional Experience (IT/Tech):
7-10 years
Primary Skills:
Big Data Analytics, Data Governance and Data Management, AWS, Tableau
7-10 years
Primary Skills:
Big Data Analytics, Data Governance and Data Management, AWS, Tableau
Mentor Role: Tech Leader, Community Leader, Industry Expert
I can help mentees to grow in:
Tech, Business, Personal Growth, Social Impact
My ideal mentee:
I can help mentees to grow in:
Tech, Business, Personal Growth, Social Impact
My ideal mentee:
A motivated early- to mid-career engineer who wants to sharpen fundamentals and build real projects—especially in GenAI/RAG, ML/computer vision, or full-stack engineering—and is open to structured feedback, iteration, and consistent practic
Short Bio:
Anemari Fiser is an engineering leader, coach, and O’Reilly author with over 12 years in tech. She has progressed from Software Engineer to Tech Lead and Product Director, and now helps engineers and tech leads build the soft skills needed to scale their impact and careers.
Professional Experience (IT/Tech):
5-7 years
Primary Skills:
SCRUM, Agile, Java
5-7 years
Primary Skills:
SCRUM, Agile, Java
Mentor Role: Tech Leader, Management Leader, Founder, Community Leader, Industry Expert
I can help mentees to grow in:
Tech, Product, Business, Personal Growth, Public Speaking, Marketing and Branding
My ideal mentee:
I can help mentees to grow in:
Tech, Product, Business, Personal Growth, Public Speaking, Marketing and Branding
My ideal mentee:
My ideal mentee is an engineer or tech lead who wants to grow beyond purely technical execution — someone preparing for leadership, navigating career transitions, or looking to increase their impact within a team or organization.
Short Bio:
Sucheta Gawade is a Microsoft MVP (Azure and Security/Microsoft Intune), Manager of Client Infrastructure Design, and a healthcare IT leader with 18+ years of experience in large, global enterprise environments. She specializes in Microsoft Azure, endpoint and desktop engineering, systems administration, modern management, enterprise mobility, and security. A global speaker with 20+ technical certifications, Sucheta is committed to continuous learning and to empowering others through community-led education, mentorship, and advocacy for diversity and inclusion in tech. In 2025, she received a Global Award for Leadership from WomenTech Network.
Professional Experience (IT/Tech):
15+ years
Primary Skills:
Enterprise Software Implementation, Agile, Azure
15+ years
Primary Skills:
Enterprise Software Implementation, Agile, Azure
Mentor Role: Tech Leader, Management Leader, Coach, Community Leader, Industry Expert
I can help mentees to grow in:
Tech, Product, Personal Growth, Public Speaking, Social Impact
My ideal mentee:
I can help mentees to grow in:
Tech, Product, Personal Growth, Public Speaking, Social Impact
My ideal mentee:
A proactive mentee who is eager to learn, open to feedback, and committed to applying guidance between sessions. Someone who is curious about modern workplace/cloud/security and wants to grow their confidence and capability in enterprise tech environments.
Short Bio:
Software developer and technology passionate- I enjoy building and delivering quality, all the while trying to have fun as much as possible. I am a perceptive and innovative individual that's not afraid to exploit its best version and go the extra mile outside the comfort zone of conventional. This exact desire, of getting out of the comfort zone, led me in the last years to changing the context from full-stack, frontend, API design to technical leadership and architecture.
Professional Experience (IT/Tech):
10-15 years
Primary Skills:
.NET, AngularJS, Apollo, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, React
10-15 years
Primary Skills:
.NET, AngularJS, Apollo, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, React
Mentor Role: Tech Leader, Management Leader, Community Leader
I can help mentees to grow in:
Tech, Product, Public Speaking
My ideal mentee:
I can help mentees to grow in:
Tech, Product, Public Speaking
My ideal mentee:
My ideal mentee is someone that is determined to grow. You might not have all the resources at the moment, a clear direction, or a specific set of steps to follow, but if you take the first step, and then another and another the path will pave along and the right people will appear on the way. I am one of those people, I want to help.
Short Bio:
Susana Gonçalves (MCC) is an ICF Master Certified Coach and Founder of Meaningful Works, with 3,500+ hours coaching leaders and executives globally. With a strong background in IT, organizational development, and team leadership, she specializes in supporting C-suite and senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen leadership effectiveness, and drive measurable improvements in team and organizational performance. She brings 20+ years of multinational, cross-cultural experience and a deep commitment to creating meaningful growth and sustainable change.
Professional Experience (IT/Tech):
5-7 years
Primary Skills:
DEIB, Digital Consulting - CRM, Other
5-7 years
Primary Skills:
DEIB, Digital Consulting - CRM, Other
Mentor Role: Management Leader, Founder, Coach, Community Leader, Industry Expert
I can help mentees to grow in:
Business, Personal Growth, Public Speaking, Marketing and Branding
My ideal mentee:
I can help mentees to grow in:
Business, Personal Growth, Public Speaking, Marketing and Branding
My ideal mentee:
Senior individual contributors, managers, and emerging leaders—especially in tech or fast-changing environments—who want to strengthen leadership presence, decision-making, stakeholder influence, and team effectiveness. Ideal mentees may be navigating career growth, leadership transitions, organizational complexity, or cross-cultural collaboration.
Short Bio:
ANDRA Hodea is a digital transformation and product leader working at the intersection of technology, compliance, and customer experience across regulated and fast-moving sectors including pharma, IT, eCommerce, and consumer brands. She leads enterprise platform initiatives spanning SAP, CRM strategy, compliance integration, and AI-enabled personalization, translating global product direction into scalable local execution. Her experience includes GDPR-aligned CRM architecture, platform localization, marketing compliance platforms, digital shelf monitoring, and change management across cross-functional stakeholders (IT, legal, marketing, sales). ANDRA is a WomenTech Network Member & Mentor Volunteer and was recognized among Top Women in Tech in Romania.
Professional Experience (IT/Tech):
10-15 years
Primary Skills:
CRM, Product Management
10-15 years
Primary Skills:
CRM, Product Management
Mentor Role: Tech Leader, Management Leader, Community Leader, Industry Expert
I can help mentees to grow in:
Tech, Product, Business, Personal Growth, Marketing and Branding, Social Impact
My ideal mentee:
I can help mentees to grow in:
Tech, Product, Business, Personal Growth, Marketing and Branding, Social Impact
My ideal mentee:
A mentee who is navigating digital transformation, product ownership, or cross-functional leadership—especially in regulated industries—and wants practical guidance on building scalable solutions while balancing compliance, stakeholders, and real-world constraints.
Short Bio:
Julia Kraft is the Founder of Speak To Inspire, a public speaking training company based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With 10,000+ hours of professional training in performance, voice, and speaking over 15 years, Julia helps smart professionals—especially women leaders—build confidence, executive presence, and influence. She specializes in delivery, improv, storytelling, and embodied speaking techniques that help clients captivate audiences and communicate with authority. Julia has trained thousands of professionals and supported teams across leading companies including Veeva, Oracle, Twitter, Reddit, Strava, Wix, and the 49ers. She is also a WholeSpeak certified public-speaking coach and has served as a trainer with Magnetic Speaking and MOXiE Institute.
Professional Experience (IT/Tech):
5-7 years
Primary Skills:
Other
5-7 years
Primary Skills:
Other
Mentor Role: Management Leader, Founder, Coach, Community Leader, Industry Expert
I can help mentees to grow in:
Business, Personal Growth, Public Speaking, Marketing and Branding, Social Impact, Media and PR
My ideal mentee:
I can help mentees to grow in:
Business, Personal Growth, Public Speaking, Marketing and Branding, Social Impact, Media and PR
My ideal mentee:
A motivated mentee who wants to become a stronger, more confident communicator—whether for presentations, leadership visibility, interviews, or stakeholder influence—and who is willing to practice consistently between sessions.
Short Bio:
Laura Kressmann is a MarTech leader, Product Operations & Community Director at WPP (Choreograph), and Founder of Aspirationelles, a coaching practice focused on helping women in tech amplify influence, increase visibility, and progress into leadership roles. Working across a 2,000+ person Product & Engineering organization, Laura partners closely with VP–C-level stakeholders to drive operational excellence, internal engagement, and communications clarity at scale—supporting initiatives such as global town halls, product community networks, and adoption programs. As a certified Leadership & Career Coach (AC) and Certified Chief of Staff, she blends strategic operating expertise with coaching frameworks to help high-performing women move from “best-kept secret” to recognized leader—without burnout or imposter syndrome.
Professional Experience (IT/Tech):
5-7 years
Primary Skills:
Program/Portfolio Management
5-7 years
Primary Skills:
Program/Portfolio Management
Mentor Role: Community Leader
I can help mentees to grow in:
Personal Growth
My ideal mentee:
I can help mentees to grow in:
Personal Growth
My ideal mentee:
A woman in tech who is ambitious and ready to step into greater leadership and influence—especially if she feels stuck at a career plateau, struggles with visibility, or wants a clear system to progress into senior roles.
Short Bio:
Prerna Mahajan is a global award-winning, purpose-driven Women in Tech executive, strategic advisor, and founder of PoshMind Living. With 21 years of leadership across Fortune 500 organizations, Big 5 consulting, and California state government, she has led large-scale digital transformation, directed $100M+ IT portfolios, and overseen $1B+ in public-sector contracts and procurements. She has served as Interim/Acting CIO within the California Department of Social Services and built enterprise governance, PMO, and Agile delivery frameworks to scale execution and outcomes.
As a certified coach trained by leading global coaching and mindfulness educators, Prerna integrates strategy with mindfulness to help leaders grow with clarity, resilience, and purpose, advocating for inclusive leadership and mental health at work. Through community leadership and the Meeraan Foundation, she also advances family-driven service and well-being.
As a certified coach trained by leading global coaching and mindfulness educators, Prerna integrates strategy with mindfulness to help leaders grow with clarity, resilience, and purpose, advocating for inclusive leadership and mental health at work. Through community leadership and the Meeraan Foundation, she also advances family-driven service and well-being.
Professional Experience (IT/Tech):
15+ years
Primary Skills:
Program/Portfolio Management, Agile
15+ years
Primary Skills:
Program/Portfolio Management, Agile
Mentor Role: Tech Leader, Community Leader, Industry Expert
I can help mentees to grow in:
Tech, Personal Growth, Social Impact
My ideal mentee:
I can help mentees to grow in:
Tech, Personal Growth, Social Impact
My ideal mentee:
A mission-driven professional (emerging leader to executive) who wants to grow in technology leadership and/or career advancement while building sustainable habits, stronger boundaries, and purpose-aligned decision-making—open to coaching, reflection, and consistent action.
Short Bio:
Shilpi (Khariwal) Mitra is a Principal Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft Azure SQL, leading hybrid and migration initiatives in Azure Data. With 19+ years across enterprise, cloud, and security domains, she is passionate about building high-performing teams and delivering customer-centric products at scale. She is an active DEI advocate and community leader, organizing technical meetups and mentoring through global networks including WomenTech Network, AnitaB, and SWE. Shilpi is also a frequent speaker at local and international platforms, and has been recognized for mentoring and leadership impact, including WomenTech Network Global Mentor of the Year (Gold Winner).
Professional Experience (IT/Tech):
15+ years
Primary Skills:
Cloud Computing, Azure
15+ years
Primary Skills:
Cloud Computing, Azure
Mentor Role: Tech Leader, Management Leader, Coach, Community Leader, Industry Expert
I can help mentees to grow in:
Tech, Product, Personal Growth, Public Speaking, Social Impact
My ideal mentee:
I can help mentees to grow in:
Tech, Product, Personal Growth, Public Speaking, Social Impact
My ideal mentee:
An ideal mentee is growth-oriented, open to feedback, and committed to taking action between sessions. They are curious, proactive, and willing to reflect honestly on challenges in order to make measurable progress.
Short Bio:
Rita Munarwi (She/Her) is Director Technical Program Manager for Compute Silicon at Microsoft, with two decades of international experience in semiconductor engineering spanning program management, technology transfer, global standardization, and pre- and post-silicon execution. She is President of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Columbia River Section and Chair of the Women at Microsoft ERG Oregon Chapter, where she leads initiatives that empower professionals and expand STEM access for the next generation. Rita is also a host, author, and keynote speaker, translating “unspoken wisdom” from tech leaders into actionable insights through her micro-podcast.
Professional Experience (IT/Tech):
5-7 years
Primary Skills:
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, SCRUM, Agile, Product Management
5-7 years
Primary Skills:
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, SCRUM, Agile, Product Management
Mentor Role: Tech Leader, Management Leader, Coach, Community Leader, Industry Expert
I can help mentees to grow in:
Tech, Product, Business, Personal Growth, Public Speaking, Marketing and Branding, Social Impact, Relocation
My ideal mentee:
I can help mentees to grow in:
Tech, Product, Business, Personal Growth, Public Speaking, Marketing and Branding, Social Impact, Relocation
My ideal mentee:
My ideal mentee is an early- to mid-career professional in engineering or technical program management who wants to grow in leadership, execution, and influence. They may be navigating career transitions (new domain, bigger scope, new geography), preparing for leadership roles, or building confidence in stakeholder management and communication.
Short Bio:
Samu Nkosi (CISA) is an experienced Technology Audit and IT Risk professional currently serving as Vice President – Technology Audit at Goldman Sachs in Dallas, Texas. With a strong background in internal and external audits across global financial institutions, she brings deep expertise in IT risk management, audit execution, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. Her career spans South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and she is an active member of ISACA. Samu is passionate about developing strong audit professionals and supporting women navigating complex, high-impact technology careers.
Professional Experience (IT/Tech):
5-7 years
Primary Skills:
Cloud, Risk Management, SQL
5-7 years
Primary Skills:
Cloud, Risk Management, SQL
Mentor Role: Tech Leader, Management Leader, Industry Expert
I can help mentees to grow in:
Tech, Business, Personal Growth, Relocation, Finance and Taxes
My ideal mentee:
I can help mentees to grow in:
Tech, Business, Personal Growth, Relocation, Finance and Taxes
My ideal mentee:
My ideal mentee is an early- to mid-career professional interested in technology audit, IT risk, or assurance, who is curious, motivated, and open to feedback. They may be exploring career progression, certifications such as CISA, or transitions across geographies or organizations.
Short Bio:
Carmen Radu is a Java Software Developer with experience across major enterprise and financial-services organizations, including Cognizant, Deutsche Bank, BCR, LSEG, and ING Tech Romania. She brings a strong engineering foundation supported by an academic background in Electronics Engineering. Carmen is passionate about the evolution of software development as a multi-disciplinary practice and frequently engages with topics such as software quality, maintainability, and engineering resilience. She can support mentees who want to strengthen their Java development skills, improve code quality, and grow confidently within complex, real-world delivery environments.
Professional Experience (IT/Tech):
5-7 years
Primary Skills:
Java, Linux
5-7 years
Primary Skills:
Java, Linux
Mentor Role: Tech Leader, Industry Expert
I can help mentees to grow in:
Tech
My ideal mentee:
I can help mentees to grow in:
Tech
My ideal mentee:
A motivated early-to-mid career software engineer (or student transitioning into software development) who wants to improve their Java skills, write cleaner code, and build confidence working in real project environments.
Short Bio:
Zarka Sultana is a Principal Consultant and Quality Engineering leader at Sogeti with deep expertise in test governance, digital assurance, and Agile/DevOps delivery. She leads cross-functional teams to embed quality across the SDLC using a shift-left mindset, and actively mentors emerging leaders and women in tech. She has also served as a non-executive advisory board member for SMEs, supporting strategy, operations, KPIs, and growth.
Professional Experience (IT/Tech):
5-7 years
Primary Skills:
DevOps, Agile, SQL
5-7 years
Primary Skills:
DevOps, Agile, SQL
Mentor Role: Tech Leader, Management Leader, Founder, Community Leader, Industry Expert
I can help mentees to grow in:
Tech, Product, Business, Personal Growth
My ideal mentee:
I can help mentees to grow in:
Tech, Product, Business, Personal Growth
My ideal mentee:
My ideal mentee is a QA professional, aspiring test lead, consultant, or emerging tech leader who wants to strengthen delivery impact—whether that’s building strong test strategy, leading stakeholders confidently, navigating Agile/DevOps environments, or transitioning into leadership roles.
Short Bio:
Ariadna Trueba is a QA Technical Director with over 15 years of experience in software quality, specializing in AI-driven automation, quality strategy, and data governance coordination. She has built and led global QA teams, defined QA strategy across multiple clients, and established quality baselines, guidelines, and frameworks to ensure reliable delivery at scale.
Ariadna brings deep hands-on expertise across web and mobile QA, backend and frontend automation, and modern Agile/CI environments. She also supports regulated quality practices through internal audit experience (ISO 9001, ISO 13485). Beyond delivery leadership, she is an international speaker on AI & quality and serves as a local WomenTech Network leader in Barcelona—actively advocating for mentorship and community-building in tech.
Ariadna brings deep hands-on expertise across web and mobile QA, backend and frontend automation, and modern Agile/CI environments. She also supports regulated quality practices through internal audit experience (ISO 9001, ISO 13485). Beyond delivery leadership, she is an international speaker on AI & quality and serves as a local WomenTech Network leader in Barcelona—actively advocating for mentorship and community-building in tech.
Professional Experience (IT/Tech):
15+ years
Primary Skills:
Client Service, Data Governance and Data Management, Front End Web Development
15+ years
Primary Skills:
Client Service, Data Governance and Data Management, Front End Web Development
Mentor Role: Tech Leader, Community Leader, Industry Expert
I can help mentees to grow in:
Tech, Public Speaking
My ideal mentee:
I can help mentees to grow in:
Tech, Public Speaking
My ideal mentee:
A QA or engineering professional (junior to senior) who wants to level up in modern quality engineering—automation, strategy, or leadership—and is committed to continuous learning, experimentation, and strong collaboration across teams.
Short Bio:
Nicola Watson is an HR Leader and Talent Strategist focused on building engaging, inclusive workplaces through practical, people-first HR. She has led initiatives including HRIS and ATS implementations, employee engagement systems, revamped time-off structures, and programs that balance virtual and in-person connection for remote-first teams. Nicola is passionate about making HR accessible, creating clear tools and processes that support real people, and enabling meaningful workplace conversations.
Professional Experience (IT/Tech):
5-7 years
Primary Skills:
CRM, DEIB, Microsoft 365
5-7 years
Primary Skills:
CRM, DEIB, Microsoft 365
Mentor Role: Management Leader, Coach, Community Leader, Industry Expert
I can help mentees to grow in:
Business, Personal Growth, Public Speaking, Marketing and Branding
My ideal mentee:
I can help mentees to grow in:
Business, Personal Growth, Public Speaking, Marketing and Branding
My ideal mentee:
Early-to-mid career professionals (including career switchers) who want to grow with confidence in the workplace—especially those navigating hiring, promotion, leadership readiness, or building strong professional relationships. Ideal mentees are curious about how to work effectively within organizations and want practical guidance on career growth, communication, and workplace success.
Short Bio:
Mariam Yakub is a data professional specializing in analytics, data management, and cloud-enabled data integration. She has delivered end-to-end work across SQL and Python automation, ETL processes, data migration from on-prem sources into AWS, and stakeholder-ready dashboards in Power BI and Tableau. In her current role, she defines and executes Master Data Management practices and builds data governance and quality monitoring frameworks to enable consistent, scalable data exchange across regions. Mariam is also active in community and social impact initiatives, serving as a Women Techmakers Brand Ambassador and a former UN Women UK Delegate, with a strong interest in supporting women in tech through mentorship, visibility, and confidence-building.
Professional Experience (IT/Tech):
7-10 years
Primary Skills:
Big Data Analytics, Data Governance and Data Management, AWS, Tableau
7-10 years
Primary Skills:
Big Data Analytics, Data Governance and Data Management, AWS, Tableau
Mentor Role: Tech Leader, Community Leader, Industry Expert
I can help mentees to grow in:
Tech, Business, Personal Growth, Social Impact
My ideal mentee:
I can help mentees to grow in:
Tech, Business, Personal Growth, Social Impact
My ideal mentee:
Someone who wants to grow in data analytics/BI, data engineering fundamentals (ETL, data pipelines), or data governance/quality—and is ready to build portfolio-ready work, strengthen problem-solving, and communicate insights clearly to stakeholders.