Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Karin Hauff Manager for Data Driven Development at Mercedes-Benz AG	My tech career in Mercedes-Benz My main motivation for my studys and my working career was always "working on future technologies". I will show my personal story of finding my own career path. Mostly I followed my heart and my interests, but some steps I planned wisely. I will explain what had been the key essentials to get to my current position. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Petra Grundler Talent Coach at Toptal	Three Impressive Women in Tech from the Toptal Talent Network They will share their experiences as both full-time freelancers and women in tech, including opportunities in the field, challenges they have faced, and tips for success. From navigating uncomfortable situations to freelancing advantages, international business experiences to starting a consulting or freelancing business, this panel discussion will provide valuable insights for women in tech. Don't miss out on their wisdom and perspective! Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Klarissa Schutz Team Lead Navigation Projects & Map Features	Working for Mercedes Benz AG by Klarissa Schutz (Team Lead Navigation Projects and Map Features) Company acitivities, career paths for women in the tech area and MB.OS overview. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Claire Zacher Talent and Outreach at IAEA	Working at the IAEA The introduction of the IAEA and career opportunities at the IAEA. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Genius Wong EVP - Core and Next-Gen Connectivity Services, and CTO at Tata Communications	Empowering Tomorrow & Delivering a New World of Communications Over the last few decades, with every improvement, upgrade, or optimization technology has undergone, the networks that connect them have been evolving. And building a purpose-driven, inclusive workplace has also evolved over the years. In this fireside chat, we will talk with Tata Communications’ Executive Vice President – Core and Next-Gen Connectivity Services, Global Network Services and Chief Technology Officer, Genius Wong on diversity in the workplace, to hear what differentiates their company culture, her path to CTO, and advice to women looking to advance their career… read more
Patricia Gimenez Manager, Software Engineering at NewRelic	“Truth Tellers: Women in Tech Stories to Create Your Own Journey” In 2020, Lolly Daskal described “Truth Tellers” as those who “embraces candor, even when it makes people uncomfortable. They speak with openness and honesty, driven by sincere desire to be of service. For Truth Tellers, speaking up is a duty”. Come to listen to true stories from Women in Tech at New Relic. Bumpy but sweet, challenging but enriching, scary but exciting as career growth has it all and it’s all about professional development and advancement. We will speak about mistakes made, lessons learned and success stories that made their journey worth it. We invite all… read more
Elise Pi Group Product Manager, Ads	Defining Your Own Path to Success — A Fireside Chat with Yelp Leaders No matter where you are in your career, there’s always opportunities for growth and change. Although there isn’t one path or definition of success, people often face similar crossroads and questions in their journeys. At this fireside chat, Yelp product leader Elise and Yelp engineering leader Sirisha will tell us about their professional learnings, lessons and share the different ways they’ve elevated their careers in the tech industry. Audience members will also get a chance to join the conversation and connect with each other during the event. Did you like this session?… read more
Jane Sarah Lat Consultant - Financial Planning & Analysis	Using Managed Ledger Databases for Data Integrity Modern institutions have started to utilize managed ledger databases to keep track and manage sensitive financial data and transactions. This session focuses on how to use managed ledger databases, specifically Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB), to enforce data integrity in finance systems and applications. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Amanda Spencer Director, Solutions Engineering, ANZ at Cloudflare	C-Suite Cred Meets Tech Prowess: My Journey to Building Bridges Through Continuous Learning I have maintained a continuous learning journey obtaining high end technical certifications throughout my career even in leadership. I can explain the benefits, the validation it brings leading a technical team, talking to customers and partners and much more. Lifelong learning technically also leads to personal development learning journey's as well. Benefits: "Unlock the Hidden Power of Tech Certs: From Boosting Customer Confidence to Driving Team Performance." This emphasizes the tangible benefits for different stakeholders. "Speak the Language of… read more
Rachel Bondi Corporate Vice President, Small, Medium & Corporate at Microsoft Asia	Leading Inclusive Teams in the Era of AI As AI and Copilot become more prevalent and powerful in our work environments, we need to rethink how we lead our teams. How can we foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and trust among people from different backgrounds, cultures, and identities? Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Natalie Richardson Principal at Keep Them	Navigating Negotiation: For Yourself, Your Team and Your Organisation At every stage of our careers, we need to negotiate on behalf of ourselves and others for time, resources, even salary. As the global economy slows, and budgets are tightened, being able to negotiate effectively becomes even more imperative. Yet the research tells us that due to unconscious bias, women are often penalised for daring to initiate negotiations, especially in male dominated industries like Technology, particularly when it comes to salary negotiation. Sadly, the techniques that work for men (who make up the majority of mentors and role models in Tech) often backfire when used by… read more
Devi Kyanam VP, Global Head of Data Engineering and Decision Intelligence at The Coca-Cola Company	Curiosity, Purpose, and Lifelong Learning: Key Pillars of an Impactful Career Join us for an engaging presentation with Devi Kyanam, VP, Global Head of Data Engineering & Decision Intelligence at The Coca-Cola Company. With a rich background in data, engineering and machine learning and advanced degrees in genetics, statistics, software engineering, and an MBA, Devi has risen to be a tech industry leader and learned much along the way. She will share her journey, from academia to her role at a global brand, providing key insights from both her achievements and setbacks. This talk offers actionable advice for those seeking career growth in tech. Don't miss the… read more
Anjusha Sandeep Nair Principal Architect, Google Maps at Google	Location Intelligence: AI-Powered Insights for C-Level Decision Making Geospatial AI is a key driver of strategic innovation and transformation. This session explores how geospatial AI transforms raw location data into actionable insights for strategic decisions through real world use cases and scenarios, demonstrating how AI and location intelligence can be implemented for success and enable business leaders to make data-driven decisions for optimised operations, improved decision-making, and manage environmental impact Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Gala Grigoreva CMO at Adsterra	Why Tech Companies Should Hire More Women And Make It A Part Of Their CSR Policy The technology industry has become one of the fastest-growing and most influential industries in the world, with the potential to transform almost every aspect of our lives. Despite the many benefits of technology, there remains a significant gender gap in the industry, with women severely underrepresented in tech roles. In this talk, I will explore the importance of hiring more women in tech and why it should be a part of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Also, I will give key strategies for promoting diversity in tech. Did you like this session?… read more
Supriya Raman SVP Data Engineering at JPMorgan Chase & Co	Generative AI in Financial Industry In this session, we will explore about LLM and Generative AI use cases in Financial Industry. Session will brief about Gen AI project life cycle and various other ethical considerations. Even when we master how to design and train effective models, these may not be responsible. We will explore essentials of how models are designed without bias, how they can become explainable, and how to mitigate the ethical risks posed by them. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Puspanjali Sarma Senior Manager - Data and AI at ServiceNow	Why data strategy is important in AI innovation Data strategy is paramount in the realm of AI innovation as it serves as the foundational blueprint that guides the collection, management, and utilization of data to drive intelligent systems. An effective data strategy ensures that the right data is collected, cleansed, and made accessible, thus fostering accurate and reliable AI model training. It enables organizations to make informed decisions, optimize processes, and create innovative AI applications. A well-crafted data strategy addresses ethical considerations, privacy concerns, and regulatory requirements, ensuring responsible and… read more
Vidhi Chugh AI Advisor and Futurist at All About Scale	The Role of Chief AI Officers (CAIOs) in Pioneering GenAI Innovation AI has reshaped the way we comprehend and interact with the world. With the emergent capabilities of Generative AI (GenAI), we are on the cusp of a transformative journey. Times are indeed exciting to innovate the technological potential. But, with unprecedented disruption come unprecedented ethical challenges. Hence, the role of CAIOs is fast emerging to foster innovation and make the most of such revolutionary developments in AI landscape, while safeguarding everyone's interests. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Megha Kadur Senior Software Engineer at Barracuda Networks	GitOps Dynamics: Navigating the new era of DevOps GitOps enhances the DevOps experience/process. My talk is based on GitOps. I will be explaining GitOps workflow, its use cases and how companies can incorporate GitOps in their organization. I will be giving a small demo on GitOps concept to show how deployment can be done with the use of GitOps. This will help developers, organization and each individual. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Shweta Sharma Senior engineering manager at Intuit	Mitigating Risk: The Power of FMEA Analysis and Incident Management In this talk Shweta will talk about the scientific method to prevent unknowns that potentially leads to failures sooner or later! Her focus will be in how different contributors participate in this analysis and the role of design in preventing and educating products about customer behavior. Shweta will talk about how to gain insights into system behavior, detect performance bottlenecks, identify anomalies, and respond proactively to incidents, reducing mean time to detect (MTTD) and mean time to resolve (MTTR). It is important for designers and engineers to know… read more
Anukriti Gupta AI Solution Architect	Knowledge Graphs & LLMs: Multi-Hop Question Answering This talk delves into the dynamic intersection of Knowledge Graphs (KGs) and Large Language Models (LLMs), with a specific focus on Multi-Hop Question Answering. Knowledge Graphs provide structured representations of information, while Large Language Models excel in natural language understanding. Combining these technologies opens avenues for addressing complex questions that span multiple pieces of information. The session explores the synergies between KGs and LLMs, highlighting real-world applications and advancements in the realm of multi-hop question answering. Did you like… read more