Session: Meet the Women of Tech at Ford
Team members will share stories of their time at Ford in the tech space.
Bio
Sumandeep Singh, Head of Global Data Engineering @Ford Credit.
Technology leader with over 22 years of experience, specializing in Data and Software Engineering Solutions. Expertise in Customer, Financials, Vehicle, Sales, Supply Chain, Regulatory data integration and driving data insights & analytics. Innovation focused execution rigor and committed towards delivering business outcomes, enabled by technology &data. Extensive experience in leading global large-scale business and technology transformations with proven outcomes. Trusted advisor and collaborative partner across executive leadership, business, and technology teams to deliver results. Strategic thinker with sharp focus, bias for action and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Expertise in building high performing “best in class” global teams, working towards common goals and shared values. Passionate leader committed to fostering equality, inclusion, and cultural diversity, for women in technology and minorities. Co-lead for Women of Ford Technology Employee resource group.
Gail Dragazis, Product Line Manager, Enterprise Technology, Ford Motor Company
In her career at Ford Motor Company Gail has held a variety of Information Technology roles and has been in her current position as Global Order Fulfilment Product Line Manager since March 2022. As an experienced IT Manager with a demonstrated history of working in automotive and wider manufacturing industries Gail has a proven track record of delivering complex global digital transformation programs specifically in eCommerce, Digital Marketing and plant environments. Throughout her career Gail has embraced and championed new and emerging technologies, envisioned the future they can enable, and defined and directed the necessary change to move forward. Since 2020 she has been co-lead for the global Women of Ford Technology Chapter to create an environment where women can thrive in a technology career.