Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Alaina Talboy Design Researcher II at Microsoft	Overcoming Imposter Syndrome So many women I have the pleasure of working with tell me that they spend years trying to overcome imposter syndrome, or the feeling of not belonging in the role they earned. I myself have dealt with the difficulties of feeling like I don't belong or got into my role by chance. But that's not the case! These feelings are particularly salient for women in fields that are traditionally male dominated, and are compounded when women feel unappreciated or unsupported in the workplace. In this talk, I'll explain how I've personally overcome imposter syndrome and helped hundreds… read more
Kajal Gada Content Creator	How to Network on Linkedin Networking is a crucial skill for success. Be it finding client, your next job or advice in your current job. Networking is not easy. You have to find the right people to connect and be good at making conversation. This is where Linkedin comes in. In this session, we walk about how to use Linkedin to connect with people and build a network on Linkedin that will give your career a boost. It is challenging to find the right people to connect with. So I will share 2 strategies on how to find people in your domain on Linkedin. Simply connecting with… read more
Marion Balandra Founder & CEO at MERIDIAN REMOTE TEAMS	A Fresh Take On Remote Leadership As a Founder and CEO of a fully remote team, Marion Balandra shares the many challenges facing a remote startup in 2020 and how to navigate at scale. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Brahanyaa Somasundaram Student at Arizona State University	Emerging Trends in Machine learning My talk highlights the present trends in Machine learning. How machine learning is being used on an everyday basis, how industry has seen an urge for ML products. The various domains/options available for ML enthusiasts. How beginners can contribute to ML projects. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Genein Letford Chief Creative Officer at CAFFE Strategies, LLC	Intercultural Creativity: The Ace Up Your Sleeve for 2021 Innovation! Everybody wants it but most people don’t know how to truly achieve it. Innovation rests on creativity and creativity rests on the ability to see things from multiple perspectives, dismantling bias, having a curious open mind and building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We are now a global workforce causing many cultures to interconnect and produce innovative ideas. Collaborative intercultural creativity is now the ‘new normal’. Genein’s engaging keynote helps your team members develop intercultural competency with… read more
Asma Khalid Software Project Manager at Crime Investigation & Prevention Lab - NCBC - ITU	Understanding RESTful API Lifecycle (Development, Testing, Deployment & Integration) using ASP.NET MVC In my talk attendee will learn about basic lifecycle (Development, Testing, Deployment & Integration) of RESTfull web API using ASP.NET MVC. My Talk will have following agenda i.e. 1. RESTful Web API Introduction. 2. JSON Object Mapper. 3. RESTful Web API Development using ASP.NET MVC. 4. RESTful Web API Testing via REST Client. 5. RESTful Web API Deployment. 6. RESTful Web API Integration with C#.NET Console Application. 7. My Contact Details. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Muazma Zahid Principal Engineering Manger at Microsoft	Breaking through Bias in Tech Unconscious Bias exists everywhere. In this talk, I would cover how technology often reflects the unconscious biases and prejudices we hold. What can we do when we are building the technology and how to de-bias our code and actions. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Shruti Gandhi Founder and Managing Partner at Array Ventures	How to start a fast growing company? 2020 was a year of great digital tech transformation that changed the way we work and live. New business models and opportunities have emerged that will lead to further avenues for disruption across industries. This session will speak about how to build a fast growing company in tech. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Nicole Sahin CEO at Globalization Partners	Future of Work: How to Build the Most Effective Global Remote Teams to Grow Your Business There’s a new work location that’s taken many by surprise. That location is – everywhere. The advent of remote work accelerated by COVID is a win-win for companies and employees. Research conducted by Cisco, Microsoft and countless others during the pandemic found increases in efficiency, productivity, job satisfaction, engagement, and opportunities to advance. But while remote work en masse is new for most in 2020, Nicole Sahin, founder and CEO of Globalization Partners, has been a force behind remote work around the globe for a decade. Now, with remote work at an all-time high, Nicole… read more
Shama Keskar Co-founder, CTO & Test Engineering Director at Nickelytics Inc. & Aspiration Inc.	How to be successful in a toxic environment I believe the most important thing is to recognize when working in a toxic environment is that it is NOT a reflection of who you truly are. Another important coping step is to realize that you cannot control what other people say and do, you can only control your own actions and reactions. As difficult as a toxic work environment may be, never allow yourself to become less than who you are meant to be out of anger or spite for your current employer. Always conduct yourself with integrity and always put in your very best effort toward the job you were hired to do. It is easy to fall into… read more
Dilruba Malik SQA Manager at Palo alto Networks	Transforming your QA team with Emotional Intelligence Leading a team without meeting your team members in person is a very difficult task. Creating a bond with your team and create credibility require a little more effort during the remote settings. I will share the tricks and tips to make the journey easier with Emotional Intelligence. In order to be successful as a QA Leader, you need to be an effective communicator, problem-solver, detail orientated, adaptable, and use your time efficiently. You need to be a confident team player who can negotiate for his/her team and unblock any obstacle your team might encounter. You have to… read more
Ariel Solomon Sr. Manager, Business Transformation & Analytics at Tesla	Your Reputation Precedes You Ariel will describe her journey from finance to technology, where she harnessed the power of outcomes-driven work, professional storytelling, networking, and relationship building to advance in her career and ultimately find success in tech. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Riteka Murugesh Founder/President/Executive Director of CodELEVATE; High School Senior at Saint Francis High School at CodELEVATE	Highlighting the Hidden ‘A’... STEM to STEAM? With my talk, I will bring a perspective from the student-side on STEAM. From a young age, I’ve looked to and delved into elements of my Indian culture to learn and implement essential computer science concepts such as recursion and fractal designs. This blend of culture and artistic design that my culture involved was essential to my journey with CS and STEM. Perhaps I don’t do justice to my journey by calling it my journey with STEM. Perhaps I need to—and we need to—highlight the hidden ‘A’. It’s my STEAM journey, as I imagine it is and should be for a plethora of others. I… read more
Jyo Shukla Customer Success Leader	Using the Power of Data to Transform Your Customer's Experience With SaaS businesses striving to elevate customer experience and influence buying cycles, the power of telemetry data is now greater than ever. This talk focuses on how to effectively use telemetry data points to enable your customers for success. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Marion Balandra Founder & CEO at StarMars Tech	How to support Women in Remote Work As a Founder of a Woman-led Remote solution based startup, Marion Balandra shares how she chose to support women from impoverished backgrounds to empower, uplift and train them to work for brands scaling across the world fully remote. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Sara Luchian Director, Passenger Experience at Virgin Hyperloop	Designing the Future of Transportation at the Intersection of Innovation and Inclusion What if you could design a new mode of transportation – entirely from scratch? What functions and features would you prioritize? As the head of passenger experience at an innovative transportation company – and the first passenger on a hyperloop! – Sara is working to integrate empathy into engineering. In this talk, she’ll address the importance of incorporating inclusion into design from the very beginning. So many depictions of the future portray a dark, dystopian outlook, with stark lighting and ubiquitous screens. Join Sara as she shares her efforts to shape… read more
Chitra Madhwacharyula DIrector, Customer Success at Couchbase	Building Consulting Services to maximize Customer Value and Success How do you make your customers successful by bridging the gap between your company's product offerings and your customer's needs. How do you apply a consultative approach to identify patterns and build service offerings. How do you make your Customer Success and Services Org a differentiator for your company. These are some of the topics we will discuss in this presentation by reviewing some real life examples, best practices and methodologies. This session will provide insights and value for anyone who is interested in building a successful career working with customers and… read more
Mamta Suri Senior Engineering Manager at Workday	Art of Tooting Your Own Horn - Be Visible and Succeed Why are men promoted more often than women? Why are there more men in the C-suite than women? Women and other genders often assume that hard work alone will get them noticed and advance their careers. It’s important to recognize that along with hard work, it’s crucial to share our strengths and contributions. This talk is not about bragging but owning our accomplishments. It’s about being proud of those accomplishments rather than deflecting them or undermining them. I’ll cover the vital role of self-promotion in advancing one’s career, common misconceptions regarding self-promotion and clear… read more
Jui Khankari Founder & President at AInspire	By the People, for the People: Why Increasing Diversity in AI is Important & How We Can Achieve It When computing technology first emerged during World War II, women made up a majority of the computing workforce. However, the number of women in computing and in the computing subfield of artificial intelligence (AI) has declined steadily in the past few decades. It is clear that female and racial minority involvement in computing fields is declining. A lack of gender and racial diversity in AI means biases are unknowingly encoded into AI algorithms, highlighting why it is integral that women and racial minorities claim their seat at the table. By encouraging more women and racial minorities… read more
Graciela Perez Founder / Principal at Lean Sigma Tech LLC	Focus your energy on what really matters Do you find yourself spinning your wheels, being super busy yet not always reaching your desired goal(s)? There is a simple tool you can use to ensure your energy and time are focused on delivering value. It's easy, quick and will help you eliminate the things that are getting in the way of you achieving what really matters, Did you like this session? Share to vote.