Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Alexandra Weaver Sr Solution Architect at Semperis	Protecting Identity I would like to present on the importance of protecting the identity within an organization and various ways to protect the identity. The main identity store is Active Directory, and it holds the keys to the kingdom so I will focus on the importance of Active Directory, common attack vectors, and some basic "how to" of cleaning up and protecting Active Directory. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
JoAnn Yamani Vice President, Marketing & Communications at Adeia	Breaking Barriers: Leadership, Innovation, and the Future of Tech Join four pioneering tech leaders as they share their journeys, insights, and strategies for succeeding in today's rapidly evolving technology landscape. This candid discussion will explore overcoming challenges, driving innovation, and creating inclusive environments that empower the next generation of tech leaders. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Anusha Musunuri Senior Data Scientist at Snap Inc	An Improved AI Framework for Automating Exploratory Data Analysis The rapid growth of Digital Advertising has led to an explosion of data, making manual exploratory data analysis (EDA) increasingly inefficient and unsustainable. This presentation introduces an advanced AI framework designed to automate EDA, streamlining processes such as data cleaning, feature extraction, and pattern identification. By eliminating manual bottlenecks, the framework enables businesses to uncover actionable insights at scale. The proposed framework is scalable, adapts to changing data trends, and delivers high accuracy in its predictions. This talk will explore… read more
Priyanka Neelakrishnan Principal Product Manager at Palo Alto Networks	Balancing Innovation and Security in the Age of AI As AI-driven technologies reshape industries, they bring unprecedented opportunities for innovation but also introduce complex cybersecurity risks. Leaders must navigate this dynamic age with a strategic approach that fosters innovation while safeguarding their organizations. This session will provide executives with actionable insights into understanding AI’s impact on cybersecurity, implementing effective governance frameworks, and fostering a culture of security-driven innovation. Attendees will leave equipped to lead their organizations with confidence in an era where the stakes for trust… read more
Selu Gupta Engineering Manager at Tektronix	Give yourself permission to lead Women, especially in technical fields where they might be "the only", hold back on leadership opportunities. They may discredit themselves before anyone else has a chance too. However, in today's technical industries, good leadership goes beyond technical skills and needs more soft skills which may not get the same importance. This presentation takes a look at the skills that future leaders need, how to recognize them, develop them and then set yourself on the path to career progression. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Jesse Wayne Product Manager at Cisco Systems	Leap Before You’re Ready: How to Lead When You’re Still Figuring It Out In this TED Talk-style session, we’ll share the highs, lows, and lessons learned from our respective career journeys—starting with the uncertainty of our first jobs out of college and leading to our roles as product managers at large-scale tech companies. As early-career women, we’ll break down how discomfort and imposter syndrome weren’t signs of failure, but key signals of growth. Drawing from our own experiences, we’ll talk about how we created our own opportunities in the absence of ideal mentorship, and how defining clear career goals—despite not knowing exactly where we were headed—set… read more
Morvareed Salehpour Managing Attorney	AI Unveiled: Balancing the Benefits and Burdens with Legal Perspectives This presentation will delve into the legal implications and complications of artificial intelligence, discussing intellectual property complications, treatment of data and privacy issues, contract complications, sources of liability, and novel types of disputes. Specifically, as the real-world begins to make greater use of this technology, we explore what are the ramifications in responsibility, liability, and more that we should be thinking about, both as producers and users of these new technologies. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Rajni Sharma Director at Paylocity	Build your dream career as woman in tech Breaking into and thriving in the tech industry as a woman comes with unique challenges—but also incredible opportunities. This session will explore actionable strategies to help you build a fulfilling career in tech, from identifying your strengths and passions to navigating barriers and leveraging resources. Learn how to advocate for yourself, find mentors and allies, and harness your unique perspective to drive innovation. Whether you're starting out, transitioning into tech, or climbing the ladder, this talk will empower you to take ownership of your journey and build the career of… read more
Laura Close Co-Founder & CBDO at Included.ai	The Ultimate Pitch Playbook: Competition & VC Success Strategies In this hands-on workshop, learn battle-tested techniques for crafting compelling pitches that resonate with both VCs and competition judges. Drawing from real world experience raising millions in venture capital (SignalFire, Alumni VC, Flying Fish, Trilogy, Ascend) and winning multiple pitch competitions (SXSW, Established, SHRM), you'll discover the key themes that unite competition and investor pitches, common pitfalls to avoid, and actionable frameworks for storytelling and presentation. Through interactive exercises and live feedback you'll… read more
Ramneet Bhatia Senior Software Engineer at Netflix	Mastering Critical Product Launches: Strategies for Leading High-Impact Engineering Rollouts Have you ever wondered what it takes to launch a new product engineering feature that not only has a reach of millions of users but also has massive revenue numbers attached to it? A launch that is closely tracked by a company’s leadership and involves an army of cross functional teams to come together and deliver. Such initiatives often require a launch captain, a pivotal role responsible for overall launch readiness and smooth execution. In this talk, we will explore what it takes to drive such critical product engineering launches and list specific actions one… read more
Fatima Oguz Director of Engineering at Qualcomm	Embracing Elegance: Redefining Femininity in Engineering As a Director of Engineering with undergraduate degree in Computer Science and graduate degree in Software Engineering, I have navigated the tech industry for 20 years with a unique blend of technical expertise and personal style. In this talk, I will share my journey of embracing femininity in a traditionally male-dominated field, challenging stereotypes, and redefining what it means to be an engineer. I will discuss how embracing my femininity has not only empowered me but also inspired others. From breaking down misconceptions about what an engineer should look like to… read more
Surbhi Verma Product and Program Manager at Google LLC	From Self-Doubt to Self-Belief: Taming the Inner Critic Imagine a world where women lead boldly, without self-doubt or the fear of not being 'enough'. Imposter syndrome is a silent barrier that obstructs authentic leadership but it's also a lived experience for many of us, especially women. I'm very passionate about this topic & I will delve deep into unraveling its complexities, providing actionable strategies to embrace self-confidence, and how women leaders can lead with authenticity. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Jyotika Singh Principal Applied Scientist and AI advisor	Top Generative AI adoption strategies for the enterprise As enterprise technology continues to evolve, the push to leverage the power of generative AI is intensifying. For businesses, integrating generative AI into their operations has become a strategic necessity. However, before embarking on the journey of AI adoption, there are several important factors that leaders and practitioners must consider. In this session, we will explore key aspects of generative AI adoption, including identifying use cases, evaluating risks and rewards, ensuring data readiness, addressing cultural shifts, and setting realistic expectations for a seamless, value-driven… read more
Daniela Barbosa General Manager of Decentralized Technologies, Linux Foundation, and Executive Director, LF Decentralized Trust at Linux Foundation	Authenticity in the Age of AI: A Guide to Decentralized Identity, Verification, and Trust Welcome to the dawn of the age of AI. The evolution of the technology and its application will be dizzying, blurring the lines between machine and human-initiated content and communication. While there are exciting possibilities for efficiency and even entertainment, there are emerging holes on how content and identities will be protected and authenticated. In this talk, Daniela Barbosa will delve into the challenges and importance of controlling personal data and the new realities of verification of identities and credentials. She will explain the key role decentralized… read more
Lavanya Dixit Senior Software Engineer at Oracle	AI-Driven Container Orchestration Cloud-native applications need to scale efficiently, recover quickly from failures, and optimize resources in real time. Containerization has been a game-changer, allowing developers to deploy and manage applications with greater flexibility. But as applications grow, traditional manual orchestration struggles to keep up. That’s where Machine Learning (ML) comes in—offering smarter ways to automate scheduling, optimize scaling, and detect failures before they happen. In this session, we’ll explore why containerization is essential, where current orchestration methods fall short… read more
Neha Shetty Principal Software Development Engineer at Amazon AWS	Beyond Limits: Scaling Distributed Systems for Tomorrow As distributed systems become the backbone of modern technology, scaling them efficiently, securely, and sustainably has emerged as a critical challenge. This talk explores the evolution of scaling practices, from monolithic architectures to microservices and cloud-native designs, while addressing modern challenges such as data consistency, latency, fault tolerance, and resource optimization. Attendees will gain insights into emerging trends, including cell-based architectures, AI-driven orchestration and edge computing. By examining real-world examples and future directions, this session… read more
Punam Nagpal Security Customer Outcomes Manager at Cisco	Understanding Self-Care and Implementing It Effectively This workshop explores self-care as a crucial stress-management tool, emphasizing mindfulness, regular self-assessment, and diverse practices like exercise, healthy eating, creativity, and gratitude. It highlights environmental influences on mood, the benefits of mini breaks, and strategies for managing work commitments effectively. Time management techniques, including goal-setting and prioritization, are encouraged, along with open discussions with managers. By integrating these practices, individuals can enhance their well-being, maintain a positive outlook, and improve their overall… read more
JeanAnn Nichols CEO at JeanAnn Nichols Executive Coach	Intentional Power: The 6 Essential Leadership Skills In the past, powerful leaders were identified by their command and control of people and operations. New leadership skills are needed to thrive in today’s dynamic business environments, driven by diverse workforces and serving diverse customers and communities. Power skills are your permission slip to drive change that benefits the triple-bottom-line: People, Planet and Profits. You will learn the six Power Skills of modern leaders, we call the HEARTI(TM) Leadership model: humility, empathy, accountability, resiliency, transparency, and inclusion. Three practical practices from our Leader… read more
Doris Lin Vice President & Product Practice Lead at Pariveda Solutions	Unlock Product Innovation: How To Facilitate Transformational Design Thinking Workshops Are you ready to become your team’s go-to expert in facilitating workshops that spark innovation, create clarity, and build consensus? This interactive session is your springboard to mastering the skills you need to lead transformative Design Thinking Workshops that can unlock the potential within your team and produce products that truly connect with your users. During this workshop, you'll experience: - Key innovation exercises like empathy mapping, "How-Might-We" statements, and rapid ideation - A real-time workshop environment from a… read more
Paola Claros Senior Engineering Manager at Cerebral	Leading with Intention: Prioritizing Well-being on Your Tech Career Journey My tech career, and life has been unconventional. This talk shares my journey from a coding bootcamp grad with a background in Industrial Engineering to Senior Engineering Manager, on how a chance meeting with my first manager at my bootcamp graduation led to my first tech role, how I strategically planned my transition into management and the added challenge of becoming a parent right as I stepped into my first Engineering Manager role. Attendees will learn how I leveraged my background in process optimization and problem-solving to excel in engineering management, navigating multiple… read more