Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Lee Chambers Director at Male Allies UK	How To Engage and Recruit Male Allies Women in Tech still face significant barriers, and with some tech leaders currently attacking DEI, it's a challenging time to be a minority in the industry. However, advancing gender equity something that benefits everyone, and inspiring and recruiting male allies to advocate for change is an important part of coming together to collaborate and unite. In this talk, Lee Chambers shares how he moved from a typical tech founder bloke to a renowned male ally, his latest research on the barriers to effective allyship, and how to get men involved in engaging in… read more
Carol O'Kelly CEO at Redstorm Communications Ltd	Strategic Positioning and Iconic Personal Branding for Women in Tech A high energy session "Ignite your impact" to seamlessly develop an impactful strategic positioning through iconic personal branding for women in tech. We look at the true needle moving power of a strong personal brand for women in tech as they move through their career (or leadership) journies. Using our proprietary 6 pillar framework we give clarity and ease to the development of these outstanding personal brands. I talk about transformational effect of your personal positioning, leadership language, personality and value deliverables. It's a dynamic, fun and high energy… read more
Haiyan Song Executive Vice President, Cloud Operations at NetApp	Spark the Future: A Fireside Chat on Women, AI, and the Data Revolution Haiyan Song and Aditi Goyal will share about AI, Automation & Data Science. They will discuss driving innovation and focus on Data Science and the lack of girls or young women getting into this space. They will then focus on our Data explorers program within NetApp and how that leads to positive business and talent outcomes. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Sharon Peake CEO & Founder at Shape Talent	Addressing the Three Barriers to Women's Career Progression The time it will take to close the gender gap has widened from a worrying 99 years in 2020 to an alarming 135 years or more. For many, the thought of waiting four or five generations for gender equality to be achieved is unacceptable. With conscious, dedicated effort we can and must speed up the pace of change. Women face an impossible constellation of barriers simultaneously: an unequal distribution of responsibilities at home, structural and cultural obstacles in the workplace, and pressure to conform to outdated gender norms. Shape Talent's… read more
Patricia Rodrigues Business Process Management - Principal at Synopsys	Data is the Future, Future already started. “A Fearless Flyer for forging ahead from the middle of nowhere to influencing the executive suite” A reliable data management system is the foundation for sound decision making. I’m a Finance person and my goal is not to replace a Data Scientist; I love numbers and my goal is to help other to understand how meaningful numbers are and how can they tell us a story to help transforming the business and defining next actions. I’ll be sharing my experience on the best way to track usage metrics, keep information clear and helpful that can be easily adopted by your audience.… read more
Angela Lau Lead Career Coach at Angela Lau Coaching	How to pivot your career with intention You'll learn how to pivot your career with intention. You'll identify what gives and drains your energy Craft a vision for your ideal next step Create action items to get there Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Olha Paramonova VP at Sigma Software	Lessons Learned: Key Insights from My Journey as a Tech Leader Key Lessons Learned I made both while being on my way from the entry level role to VP at the Tech Company, and supporting my team throughout their leadership roles. Let's look from both, employee and employer sides. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Amanda Obidike Executive Director at STEMi Makers Africa	Decoding a Successful Fellowship Program in Tech Imagine doing collaborative research for the White House, working to create a more humane and inclusive digital world, or assisting policy experts on critical international issues about science and technology. One of the opportunity to position yourself into such life changing legacies are participating in fellowships. Tech Fellowships gives you an insider glimpse of firsthand knowledge and further pivots you into global career opportunities. Women in technology still remain underrepresented and there is less participation/selection during fellowship programs.… read more
Sara Feliciano Head of Operations at Bosch Service Solutions	From Software Developer to Head of Operations in 10 years Started as a Software Developer and jumping in several companies, Sara is now Head of Operations in Bosch. Meet her professional path with highs and lows! Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Ruzan Nalbandyan Training & Leadership Development Manager EMEA at Synopsys	Unleashing the Power of Women Key topics • Why empowering women is a win-win strategy • What are the key competencies that help women to succeed • How we build an environment where women are empowered to lead Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Victoria Itskovych CIO of Kyiv City Council	Resilience Through Digitalization Kyiv Digital team manages the municipal app which deals with useful public services, that became especially vital after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. In such a difficult for our country time we continue to develop our brand and present new projects to the world community. We have implemented the perspective plan in digitalization of the city in different social, politic, transport and other areas, as well as presented numerous urban and democracy initiatives in the digital format. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Rebecca Taylor Threat Intelligence Knowledge Manager at Secureworks	Representation is Key: Cyber Threats & Diversity of Thought According to ISC2, around 34% of the cybersecurity workforce is female. Yet despite the need for more diverse representation being a prominent conversation topic across the industry, there is limited conversation on why it is so critical we accomplish this in our technology and cybersecurity teams. This change and progression is needed for so many reasons. If we simply consider the make up of the cyber adversary, if they represent diverse backgrounds, experiences, lifestyles, genders so should the defenders. If we take this one step further, with the adversaries consistently… read more
Onyinye Madubuko Modern Workplace Consultant at Avanade	Microsoft Teams: Exploring What's Fresh! Microsoft Teams consistently introduces a plethora of innovative features spanning across multiple devices - from desktops and laptops to mobile devices - all tailored towards augmenting daily productivity. These updates, meticulously curated and rolled out monthly by the dedicated Teams product team, are purposefully crafted to align with and address user needs effectively. These enhancements are pivotal in ensuring that Teams retains its position as a trailblazer in facilitating effortless collaboration and amplifying productivity across diverse platforms. By staying at the forefront of… read more
Foyin Olajide-Bello Practice Lead Modern Workplace Apps at Avanade Ireland	Promoting Responsible AI in the Workplace As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to permeate various aspects of the workplace, there is a growing need to prioritize and promote responsible AI practices. This abstract explores the imperative of fostering ethical and responsible AI deployment within organizational contexts. The discussion covers key considerations, such as transparency, accountability, fairness, and the ethical implications of AI algorithms. By examining case studies and industry best practices, this abstract aims to provide insights into creating a framework that encourages the responsible use of AI technologies in… read more
Alisha Sharma Manager Cyber and information security at Allied Irish Banks (AIB) Ireland	Cracking the code: demystifying API Security My presentation will talk about: Understanding Application Programming Interfaces – common types of APIs and API protocols API Security Breaches in the News Traditional API Security (Pros and Cons) – Documentation, Testing and Meditation API Attacks – OWASP API Security Top 10 and Automated Attacks (Credential Stuffing, Scraping) The Modern Approach to API Security – 10 things you can do now to secure APIs' Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Ako Kitamura emnify Senior UX Researcher	Selling Empathy: Unleashing the Power for a Flourishing UX in a Machine-Dominated Realm In my professional journey across different organizations, I've faced several challenges that bring complexities to the application of UX methodologies: 1. The absence of prior UX focus, coupled with a B2B context, posed challenges in reaching a diverse customer pool that could offer comprehensive and unbiased insights into customer demographics and preferences. 2. The nascent state of UX team added an additional layer of complexity to processes. 3. The adoption of Agile Development resulted in a siloed team structure, with rapid feature… read more
Liliana Mihart Director, Digital Products \| Executive & Leadership Coach at Sustainalytics	Leading By Example: How Tech Leaders Can Foster a Culture of Innovation While innovative cultures are recognized as the backbone of a successful organization, they are hard to build and maintain. With over 70% of companies ranking innovation in their top-three priorities, far fewer succeed in delivering the desired outcome, failing to nurture the right culture. In this session, Liliana covers the key ingredients for creating an environment conductive to innovation that will accelerate growth and build organizational resilience. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Roxana Talef Director of Product Enablement at FintechOS	Unleashing Business Growth: The Potential of Product Education Across the Customer Journey As the customer service landscape undergoes a profound transformation, the paradigm shifts to personalized learning and finely tailored educational experiences at every touchpoint in a customer's lifecycle. The mission is clear: to deliver effective insights and knowledge aligned with the client's engagement stage with your company or product. Join this session as we delve into the intricacies of customer education in digital markets. Our focus spans from the initial stages of product use—during a trial or post-purchase—up to the point where customers become seasoned… read more
Madalina Marincas Management Consultant	The Power of Questions: How Asking the Right Questions Can Transform Team Dynamics and Drive Project Success. In today’s fast-paced work environment, it can be easy for managers to overlook the importance of asking insightful questions. This talk will explore the art of asking powerful questions and how it can transform team dynamics, enhance communication, and drive project success. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Cristina Bugu Partner Manager at Oracle	Thank you, IT industry for the invite! This is the story of a girl from a small town, with a mix of slightly technical profile and mostly social-oriented skills and values. This girl feels that she MADE IT WORK so well in the past 20 years that she already MADE IT BIG but in a normally balanced way without big titles or responsibilities in the IT industry where she was invited for her non-tech skills initially, but she bloomed limitless in tech & social skills like no other! Did you like this session? Share to vote.