Jane
Ridge
Sr. Solutions Architect at Amazon
"No Seat at the Table? I Built my Own "
"No Seat at the Table? I Built my Own "
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Session: No Seat at the Table? I Built my Own
In a tech world where women often find themselves overlooked, I decided to rewrite the narrative. Armed with a $55 certification book and self determination, I dove into cloud technologies not waiting for an invitation to participate. This session will inspire you as I talk about my journey of turning rejection into resilience, using self-learning and persistence and how it is possible to carve out your own space in the tech industry.Discovery how embracing failure, taking strategic risks, and investing in yourself allows you to transform challenges that we face daily into opportunities. Whether you're navigating this path or championing equity in the workplace this talk will leave you inspired and equipped with actionable insights to empower your career. When the table feels out of reach it's time to build your own seat!
Key Takeaways
- How to create your own space in technology leadership
- How to quit asking for permission and create your own career path
- Embracing failure isn't a bad thing and how you can use it to advance your career
- Key factors that lead to career success for women in technology
Bio
Jane Ridge is a Sr. Solutions Architect at AWS with over 25 years of technology experience across multiple industries. As a technology leader she specializes in Generative AI, Storage, and Management at scale solution. Jane enjoys helping organizations leverage AWS cloud services to meet their business goals, focusing on modern architectures and implementing emerging technologies to deliver value. Jane is a wife and mom who loves her career while putting her family first.