The role of a male ally for Women In Tech

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Andrew Moran
Senior Office 365 Architect
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A Journey of Allyship: From the perspective of a Male Ally in Tech

Welcome to a behind-the-scenes look at the fascinating world of male allies in the tech industry. I am Andrew Moran, a Senior Office 365 Architect for Fujitsu, a former Microsoft Value Professional, and the founder of The Microsoft Spotlight Podcast. Throughout my 20 years of experience in the field, I have learned a thing or two about diversity, equality, and inclusion.

My Passion for Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

My passion for promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion tracks back to my own diverse background. My heritage has always brought me in touch with different walks of life, each unique group of individuals enriched my personal and professional journey.

However, it is important to recognize the recurring imbalance in the tech workforce that often skews towards men. This imbalance stood out starkly during events, conventions, and conferences I have attended—and I knew something had to change.

Driving Diversity in Tech

My experience inspired my mission to drive more inclusion, particularly for women in tech. During social events and business conferences, I have tried to encourage female speakers and inclusivity. One of the positive outcomes of the Covid-19 era is the growing number of women in my community who have become public speakers.

The Six Pillars of Male Allyship

The journey of male allies in an organization can be traced back to these six pillars:

  1. Understanding gender discrimination and the challenges in the workspace.
  2. Actively participating in hiring and promoting diverse candidates.
  3. Listens and respects everyone's opinions in the organization.
  4. Amplifies women's voices and their unique contributions.
  5. Supports fair and inclusive workplace policies.
  6. Speaking up when injustice occurs.

By standing up to each of these pillars, a male ally can create an impactful change in the organization and the industry itself.

The Role of a Male Champion

As a male champion within Fujitsu, it's my responsibility to improve understanding of diversity, inclusion, and gender equality, and then channel this knowledge into action. Celebrating and promoting achievements of everyone, particularly women in the organization, is crucial to fostering an inclusive environment.

Mentoring plays a significant part as well – nurturing the growth and development of colleagues who are starting on their career journey. And most importantly, speaking up on behalf of anyone who might feel uncomfortable or unfairly treated in the workplace.

Microsoft Spotlight Podcast: A Platform for Inclusivity

In my quest to champion diversity and inclusion across the board and within every organization, I created The Microsoft Spotlight Podcast. Through the podcast, I have had the privilege of spotlighting the stories, challenges, and victories of 59 incredible women, 9 dedicated male allies, sharing 56 unique tales of triumph, resilience, and grit.

The Microsoft Spotlight Podcast aims to be a platform that casts a spotlight on the timeless journeys of professionals from all walks of life.

List of Available Platforms

To tune into our enlightening conversations, find us on Youtube at Microsoft Spotlight or listen on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and various others.

As a concluding thought, the notion of diversity, inclusion, and gender equality within the tech industry is not a destination, but a continual journey of progress and evolution. As we navigate this path together, let us remember that every idea matters and every voice deserves to be heard.

For any queries, or if you wish to contribute to our podcast or discussions, feel free to get in touch.


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