Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Katie White Managing Consultant at Thought Logic	What's the Difference? Coaching, Mentoring, and Sponsorship Learn more about how these forms of support are different, where they are unique, why it matters, and how to ask for what you need. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Candice Dixon Executive Director at NPower	How to Hire, Retain, Support, and Promote the Next Generation of Diverse Tech Workers Recent data found that 75% of Americans don't think companies have honored their promises made during the pandemic to increase diversity, including by hiring more women of color. This session focuses on how to diversify the tech talent pipeline by identifying skill similarities to remove barriers with skills-based recruiting. By identifying equity building transitions, The Diversity Directive is focused on activating tech talent by implementing a shift in measurement, hiring, retention and advancement and policy. Join this session to learn how to broaden the talent pipeline and implement… read more
Allyson Hartzell Principal Architect / Reliability Technologist at Philips / Innovation and Strategy	Increase Diversity by Targeting Recruiting Using data from NSF and other databases, targeting recruiting is at your fingertips. This talk will share methods and information sources for targeting recruiting. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Luming Yang Business Intelligence - Inventory Lead at The Washington Post	Tech Trajectory Mastery: Decoding Career Paths with Luming Yang Unlock the secrets of becoming a frequent media guest on TV, steering multimillion-dollar projects, earning the Gold Stevie Award for Female Executive of the Year, and gaining recognition from the UN. Embark on a transformative journey with Luming Yang, an immigrant who defied odds and emerged as a tech industry disruptor. In this talk, discover invaluable insights on career pivots, reentry into tech, and navigating challenges to craft a successful trajectory. Explore how Luming, from her early days as a junior analyst, strategically shifted roles, becoming a… read more
Ritika Poddar CTO and Cofounder at Abstractive Health	AI in Healthcare: Automating the Patient Chart Patient summaries play a crucial role in improving healthcare efficiency and the continuity of care, as they provide an accurate picture of who the patient is and how they have been doing. However physicians face increasing burnout due to the time consuming nature of writing clinical documentation. There is a great potential for generative AI technology to automate narrative summaries and save doctors time. By leveraging AI, healthcare providers can streamline their workflow, improve continuity of care and provide better patient outcomes. Did you like this session? Share to vote.… read more
Paula Ghelli Moderator I Founder and Mentor at GLOW	Crafting your technology career - the journey to technology leadership Aspiring professionals are constantly seeking guidance on how to chart a successful journey to technology leadership. This panel discussion brings together accomplished industry leaders to share their insights and experiences on navigating the path to IT leadership. From honing essential skills to building a strong network, panelists will delve into the strategies and approaches that have proven pivotal in their career advancement. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Elizabeth de Moll Engineering Manager at Okta	No Manager Is An Island This talk is about the concept of an engineering manager First Team. A First Team embodies the idea that as a manager your teammates are your peers and not those reporting to you. As engineers we do our best work in teams, why would that change as engineering managers? By fostering a team dynamic among engineering managers you can improve alignment, expedite learning and growth, and empower yourself and your team as you become the best manager you can be. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Carol Martindale Chief of Staff, Revenue Team, at Dealfront	Communicate Your Way to the C-Suite There are many pathways to the C-Suite, and one path is through mastering the art of communication. Through communication, you can mobilize, motivate or mend people, which are the 3 main conversation types that you'll have with people. You're here today because you're smart, talented and have that special drive, but if you can't mobilize people to work towards your vision, motivate your team to keep pushing higher, and help mend stressed out minds, you'll have a harder time accomplishing goals and climbing that elusive ladder. The secret sauce is to… read more
Suzette Johnson Technical Fellow, Lean Agile	Applying a Growth Mindset to Stay Competitive With the fast pace of change in the digital age, innovation and continuous improvement are critical for personal and organizational success. This means we must apply a growth mindset and emphasize the importance of learning through experimentation, receiving frequent feedback, and seeing failures as opportunities to improve and grow. How do we develop environments that support continuous learning and improvement? What does this mean to you as an individual and as a leader? In this presentation we will share several considerations that leaders and managers can apply in their organization.… read more
Valentina Rodriguez Sosa Principal Architect at Red Hat	Lessons Learned from adoption and modernization on FSI companies Application modernizations are complex and challenging for so many companies. The financial services industry poses additional challenges around processes, security, and compliance. This talk will share lessons learned from adoption, modernization, and its challenges around containers, DevOps, and cloud. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Roja Boina Software Engineering Senior Advisor	Going from 0-1 on Tableau 1. Understanding Data Connections: * How to connect Tableau to various data sources such as Excel, CSV, databases, and cloud platforms. 2. Building Basic Visualizations: * Building simple charts like bar charts, line charts, and pie charts to represent basic data relationships. * Explore the formatting options available in Tableau to enhance the visual appeal of your basic visualizations. 3. Mastering Tableau Interface: * Understanding the different panes and shelves in the Tableau interface. * Learning to drag and drop… read more
Aditi Sharma Managing Director, Data & AI at Accenture	Future of Business with GenAI All major organizations are exploring opportunities and potential future impact from GenAI, how will it bring change to Business value? Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Amreetha Nagaraj Head of Box Consulting - US East & Canada Regions at Box	Embracing Detached Attachment in the Workplace: A Path to Resilience and Fulfillment In this thought-provoking session, we delve into the transformative concept of embracing detached attachment in the workplace. Detached attachment, as a mindset inspired by ancient philosophies and contemporary well-being principles, offers a unique perspective on how individuals can navigate the challenges of the professional sphere with resilience and a sense of fulfillment. We will explore of the core principles of detached attachment, emphasizing the importance of finding a balance between dedication to one's work and maintaining a healthy emotional distance from… read more
Merissa Larson Exec. Dir., Risk and Remediation, Office of Info. and Tech. at Dep. of Veterans Affairs	Harnessing the Power of 508 Compliance in Today’s Technology to Maximize Inclusivity, Access, and Engagement Showcase how VA’s 508 Compliance is driving change to meet Public Law and delivering outstanding customer service Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Ranjeeta Bhattacharya Senior Data Scientist at BNY Mellon	Strategies to Mitigate Hallucinations in Large Language Models (LLMs) With the rapid advancement of Generative AI capabilities, numerous possibilities arise for its utilization. In this discussion, I will focus on a crucial aspect of constructing and applying generative AI for enterprise-level applications: mitigating hallucinations in large language models. Through this talk, I will thoroughly explore various methods aimed at addressing hallucinations in Large Language Models (LLMs), a specific type of Generative AI model. The generation of factually inaccurate information can occur both during the initial development of LLM models and the subsequent… read more
Chris Johns Executive Vice President, Business Technology and Innovation at PNC Financial Services	Implementing DevOps as a Way to Empower Smart People to do Great Things DevOps is a way to bring together all capabilities needed to run your business more efficiently and effectively. But it requires a cultural shift that can mean reimagining team norms, structures and skills. Leaders need to be able to encourage experimentation and give permission to fail. This panel will talk about best practices and lessons learned, as women in leadership positions that have led the charge in creating this cultural change to transform the way their companies' engineers work. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Aisha Glover Global Head of Urban Innovation at Audible	Leveraging Corporations to Drive Innovation and Local Equity in Newark’s Emerging Tech Ecosystem Participants will learn how public-private partnerships and targeted neighborhood investments can help grow a city’s tech sector, attract and develop high-quality talent, and benefit local communities. Audible - a leader in tech, innovation, and storytelling for nearly 30 years - is passionate about driving positive impact not only for its customers but its local communities as well. Since establishing its headquarters in Newark, NJ in 2007, Audible has prioritized social impact initiatives to fuel the local economy and support a vibrant neighborhood anchored by thriving small… read more
Kamala Manju Kesavan Director of Engineering at VISA	Digital Transformation - The Productivity Differential Digital transformation isn't just a tech upgrade; it's the secret sauce behind a productivity revolution. It's like giving your business a magic wand that turns complexity into simplicity, making everything run like a well-oiled machine. Picture this: Your workflows, once tangled in paperwork and manual tasks, now dance seamlessly through the digital realm. Again t's not just about doing things faster; it's about doing them smarter. Digital tools swoop in, automating repetitive tasks, and liberating your team to focus on the strategic, brainy stuff.… read more
Tasia McLeod Director at New York Presbyterian	Breaking Barriers, Shaping Tomorrow: Navigating the Future as a Pioneering Black Woman in Healthcare Technology In a rapidly evolving healthcare technology landscape, the journey of a pioneering Black woman becomes a beacon of inspiration and innovation. Join me in this dynamic 10-minute presentation, 'Breaking Barriers, Shaping Tomorrow,' where I'll embark on a transformative exploration of my 15-year odyssey in healthcare technology. Now, as a Director at New York Presbyterian Hospital, I'll share pivotal moments, challenges overcome, and the power of diversity in shaping the future of healthcare and what helped shaped my career. I'll delve into the… read more
Dr. Diana Allen Senior Technology Program Manager at Google	Understanding Compliance and Risk in AI As the landscape continues to evolve in the cyber realm as well as the Artificial Intelligence landscape, understanding of compliance and governance options becomes ever more critical to protect the enterprise. During this discussion we will delve into the latest AI regulations, risk areas and strategies to consider when deploying AI in your environment. Did you like this session? Share to vote.