Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Jim St.Pierre Deputy Director, Information Technology Laboratory at National Institute of Standards and Technology	Intro to the Information Technology Lab at NIST I will provide an overview of research and standards development efforts and the culture at the National Institute of Standards and Technologies Information Technology Laboratory Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Hanna Abdel Hamid Head of Sigma Software Canada at Sigma Software Group	Embracing Differences: The Power of Diversity and Inclusion Diversity and inclusion are critical for the success of any organization, and companies that fail to embrace them risk falling behind. In this keynote talk, we will explore the benefits of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and discuss how organizations can effectively implement them. First, we will examine the business case for diversity and inclusion, including the ways in which they improve employee engagement, productivity, and innovation. We will also address the social responsibility of companies to create a more equitable and inclusive workplace. … read more
Ron Minsky Co-head of Technology	Consuming, Contributing, Collaborating: Open Source from all sides Organizations encounter open source projects from multiple different directions: they use existing open-source projects as part of their internal toolset; they create and release their own internally developed open-source software; and they collaborate with broader open-source communities. In this talk, I'll discuss the social and technical challenges of engaging in open source in all these ways, through the lens of our experiences at Jane Street, a tech-focused quantitative trading firm that has been… read more
Manali Patnaik Sr. Digital Product Manager at GE Healthcare	All you gotta do is ask! I have 7 years of rich experience across a variety of different domains (Aviation, Renewables, Healthcare) and tech areas ranging from software development & program management to Enterprise Risk & Vulnerability Management & Global Product Management for Digital Products. I have worked with several C-suite leaders and created a playbook for success. My mantra is "Always ask for what you want, be it in personal or professional life"! Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Anastasia Giannoulas Senior Program Manager at Amazon Web Services	Taking a break and returning, when is it your time? Have you ever wanted to take a break from your day job and never feel it's the right time? If you've already taken a break, are you feeling stressed about the idea of returning to work? In this talk, hear about Anastasia's own experience with the decision to take a break and the lessons she learned after returning. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Roshni Bhagalia VP, Product Management Edison AI and Platform at GE Healthcare	The secret power of being a Mom and Senior Executive in Tech The US Bureau of Labor statistics shows the labor force participation rate—the percent of the population working or looking for work—for all mothers with children under age 18 was 71.2 percent in 2021. There is a large percentage of the workforce with often untapped secret powers. It's more important than ever to ensure we leverage the secret powers of Moms, especially in Tech roles. In these roles, Moms play an integral part in supporting the design application of products and services that directly impact us. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Kimberly Stephan Tate Director, Diversity & Talent Attraction at Asurion	We're hiring at Asurion! Come learn about our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts to make our company a great place to work for women and people of color Asurion is a global InsureTech with $8B revenue, 300m subscribers, and 7 years of double-digit growth. We're the leading provider of device protection (usually behind brands like Verizon, AT&T, and Amazon) with quickly expanding D2C digital services helping customers get the most out of their tech. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF-LMKMVwsQ Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Pragati Solanki Technical Recruiter at Fullscript	Fullscript Meet & Greet Founded in 2011, Fullscript supports 70,000 health practitioners committed to delivering better patient care. Fullscript provides the ability to prescribe and manage the use of healthcare’s best supplements all in one place. Fullscript's online prescribing platform provides access to over 20,000 practitioner-grade products from over 300 brands, enabling practitioners to create fully personalized plans for their patients. With an unrelenting focus on quality and convenience, Fullscript delivers a patient experience that can't be found anywhere else. … read more
Regiane Relva Romano CIO at VIP-Systems Informática	From a poor village to the world: How education, innovation and technology transform lives The lecture will focus on presenting the professional trajectory of a poor girl, with no prospect of the future, who had her life completely transformed through education, innovation and technology. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Jackie Cureton Chief Diversity Officer at Bitly	Elevating Diversity Bit by Bit Join Jackie Cureton, Bitly’s Chief Diversity Officer, and Cassandra Brown, VP of Engineering, as they discuss some tips on creating a healthy culture where women and all minorities can thrive. The emphasis will be on the day to day bits that everyone can do to help create the culture we want. Real sustainable change is solidified in the smaller, every day actions. So come have a chat about how to elevate your culture, bit by bit. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Dr. Denise Turley Vice President of Corporate Systems at USCC	Advancing your Career: Barriers to Leadership and Strategies to Overcome Barriers to leadership and strategies to overcome Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Alexandra Heimiller Senior Product Manager at Fullscript	Be “the business” You will continually improve the user experience and create better products if your team becomes “the business”. The problem when putting together a team to tackle product-driven projects: People often default to what “the business” wants – an elusive term that no one challenges, for assumptions of who or what’s informed it. But chances are, well-reasoned business directives come from teams like yours, who define the problems and solutions, in which case, you likely won’t hear 'we’re doing X because the business wants it.’ If you are hearing this and not the rationale, your team… read more
Maia Benson Managing Director at Forum Ventures	Next Gen Commerce and Industry 4.0 We live in a complicated world of commerce, where producers, retailers and logistics providers must navigate fragmented systems and shifting consumer demands (OMNI channel, OMNI fulfillment, B2B + B2C, Returns-driven, delivery promises, resilient sourcing/supply chain, circular economy, sustainability, and cross-border commerce). All of this complexity is colliding with technology capable of digitizing capacity, tracking physical 'things,' automating/augmenting labor, and personalized customer contact. To create a next-generation consumer experience, founders must… read more
Dara Sanderson Chief Executive Officer at Dictionary.com	365 Days to Make a Difference: Increasing Diversity, Prioritizing People and Shifting Culture Dara Sanderson would be delighted to highlight and share best practices for how organizations can uplift and prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion at the WomenTech Global Conference 2023 based on her experience and the steps she took in her first year as CEO of Dictionary.com, the leading online and mobile English-language educational resource. Dara is prioritizing culture, people, and equity at every level, utilizing learnings from her previous executive roles at theSkimm, Marvel Entertainment, and The Walt Disney Company. In her first year, Dara will… read more
Yasemin Cengiz Global Senior Manager Data & Analytics at PEPSICO DIGITAL HUB	PepsiCo's Digital Transformation : Data Analytics meets Service Design Conversation around the role that Data Analytics and Service Design play in Digital Transformation and how the two complement each other. The conversation will be led by Yasemin Cengiz, Senior Data Engineering Manager, and Caterina Conte, Service Design Manager, in the PepsiCo Digital Hub in Barcelona. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Sharenda Hopkins Artist/ Digital Creator at GameDevHQ	Growing Your SkillSet with Technology Sharenda Hopkins will share her journey of discovering the potential of virtual reality (VR) as a new medium for advancing her business. As an artist, Sharenda was intrigued by the immersive nature of VR and how it can bridge the gap between physical and virtual art through augmented reality (AR). To realize her vision, Sharenda has been learning Unity and Blender to create an AR app that can transform her physical product into a digital experience. She will discuss the challenges and lessons learned during her journey and how others can leverage VR and AR to enhance their own businesses.… read more
Gloria Lau Senior Vice President of Engineering at Owl Labs	Owl Labs Meet & Greet Join Owl Lab's Meet and Greet session to hear from five Owl Lab's employees on what it’s like to work at the company and the exciting innovations that they are working on. This will be an interactive session where audience members will also get to ask the speakers questions about their experience as women in STEM and at Owl Labs. Owl Labs builds immersive collaboration solutions for hybrid organizations. Our products make meetings more inclusive by bridging the gap between remote and in-room participants. Our flagship product, the Meeting Owl, is the first AI-powered… read more
Vicky Mackie SVP of Talent Operations at Toptal	How To Prepare Your Talent Pipeline for Turbulent Times Everyone in tech is navigating a topsy-turvy labor market and a potential global recession. Those in hiring and leadership positions are also coming up against ongoing, global skill shortages that are predicted to keep getting worse. Vicky Mackie, Toptal’s Senior Vice President of Talent Operations, offers insights to help leaders manage their talent pipeline during this challenging time. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Christy Schumann Chief Customer Officer at Toptal	Borderless Hiring: Tap Into a Global Remote Workforce To Gain a Competitive Edge Given the current macroeconomic environment, impactful, efficient, and cost-effective access to the best talent is critical. Christy Schumann, Toptal’s Chief Customer Officer, will speak to how both talent and business leaders can benefit from a borderless hiring mentality and remote work. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Anna Leon Partner, Technology Strategy and Digital Transformation at KPMG Canada	The Juggling Act: Navigating the Challenges of Being a Female Leader in Tech Join us for an empowering discussion on "Navigating the C-Suite as a Working Mother," where we'll explore the unique challenges faced by women managing dual working-parenting roles. Discover practical strategies for success, maintaining work-life balance, and overcoming obstacles, including gender bias and discrimination in the workplace. Leave feeling empowered and equipped to thrive in executive leadership while also nurturing a fulfilling personal life. Did you like this session? Share to vote.