Anna
Varosyan
Director of Engineering at Affinidi
"Embrace, Lead, and Grow: Navigating Change to Unlock Leadership Potential"
"Embrace, Lead, and Grow: Navigating Change to Unlock Leadership Potential"
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Session: Embrace, Lead, and Grow: Navigating Change to Unlock Leadership Potential
In a rapidly evolving tech landscape, embracing change is key to personal and professional growth. Whether transitioning between engineering domains, pivoting into new roles, or stepping into leadership positions, women in tech face unique challenges—and opportunities—for career advancement.In this session, Anna Varosyan, Director of Engineering at Affinidi, will share her journey of leading teams through change, mentoring individuals across career paths, and driving success in diverse domains like decentralized technology, DevOps, and software engineering. Drawing from over 20 years of experience, Anna will introduce her GROWTH Pathways framework—a structured approach to navigating career transitions, fostering leadership, and building trust through mentorship and sponsorship.
Key takeaways include actionable strategies for:
- Owning change and using it as a tool for leadership development.
- Mentoring yourself and others while building a support system through sponsorship.
- Developing a roadmap for career advancement that aligns personal goals with organizational success.
With real-world examples and practical advice, this talk will inspire you to take ownership of your career path, embrace new opportunities, and lead with confidence. Whether you're looking to pivot, reenter the tech world, or rise to the next level of leadership, this session will empower you to take charge of your growth and create a lasting impact in your career.
Key Takeaways
- Embrace Change as Opportunity: View change as an opportunity for growth. Embrace career transitions to explore new roles, expand your skills, and strengthen your leadership.
- Utilize the GROWTH Pathways Framework: Apply the GROWTH framework to assess your position, set goals, and create a career roadmap, enabling clear objectives and ownership of your journey.
- Mentorship and Sponsorship Matter: Find mentors and sponsors to guide and advocate for you—these relationships can greatly impact your career and open new opportunities.
- Reflect and Adapt: Engage in self-reflection to assess progress, celebrate achievements, and find areas to improve. Adapt your strategies to ensure continuous growth and alignment with your goals.
- Empower Others: Mentor and support others as you progress. Sharing your knowledge fosters success in your colleagues and builds a culture of growth and empowerment in your organization.
Bio
Anna Varosyan is a seasoned software engineering professional with over 20 years of experience, specializing in end-to-end software development, technical leadership, and formal verification. She holds a PhD in Computer Science, with expertise in workflow-based system verification.In her current role as Director of Engineering at Affinidi, Anna is spearheading the development of privacy-preserving products based on decentralized technology and open standards, aiming to revolutionize data ownership for the better. Her work focuses on creating solutions that empower individuals to take control of their data, ensuring privacy and security through innovative approaches.
Throughout her career, Anna has excelled in roles ranging from junior engineer to Director of Engineering, leading teams in major companies like Affinidi, HERE Technologies, and Synopsys. She possesses extensive experience in DevOps, software reliability, and productivity engineering, and is proficient in various programming languages and platforms.
Anna is also an accomplished mentor and coach, with a strong track record of motivating and guiding teams to achieve both business and technical objectives. Her ability to manage multiple tasks, solve complex problems, and drive successful project outcomes has been consistently recognized.
Anna has contributed to numerous scientific publications and has received several academic awards for her excellence in the field. Her dedication to advancing software engineering and her passion for creating impactful, secure technologies make her a valuable leader in the industry.
