Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Jennifer Bryan Director of Change and Leadership at ABChange Consultancy	Building Resilience in a Changing Environment A McKinsey report states that in 1958, the lifespan of organizations on the S&P was 60 years, now it is 12; and in 2027, 75% of organizations listed on S&P will not exist. This clearly illustrates the imperative for organizations to change and adapt or die. The degree of complexity and uncertainty will continue to increase making leading change tricky and feel bewildering, particularly when faced with so many unknowns. The global pandemic has taught us the critical need to plan for change differently. Using a holistic leadership approach allows for the application of… read more
Saba Rubaei Vice President - Information Security Mgmt at JPMorgan	How to kick-start a career in Cybersecurity Some or Non-technical background? No worries, Saba will share with you some tips on how to get into cybersecurity. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Alison Alexander Director of Ethics and Social Policy at Metacampus	A strong core gives us strength - in all we do. (strengthen our bodies with Pilates) A 30 minute Pilate session The session will give you a chance to work on your posture, abs, glutes, back muscles and inner thighs. A quick all-around 30-minute session - all you need is a space with room to stretch your arms wide, a wall, a shelf to hold onto and a mat. Please join if you are a newbie (that is fine) and if you are already a Pilate lover join and do the exercises at your level. Learn to stand taller, walk taller and sit firmer. Bring alive your inner core. Did you like this session? Share to vote. … read more
Jana Polednikova Analytics Manager at Global Savings Group	Through hardship to the stars and back When we think of challenging times, we think about the immediate challenge. For the past two years, the challenging times on everyone's mind were lockdowns and the inability to meet face to face. However when I think of surviving through the challenging times, I think of the times, where the challenge was unique to women. How do you deal with the challenge of someone telling you 'you're not made for this?' Join me on the personal journey from being told 'you can't', to finding unique strengths and turning them into advantages. Did you like this… read more
Tamara O'Garra Saavedra DevOps Engineer at Utrust	Warrior Women: insight outlook We are living an exciting age! Old, rigid protocols that maintain a now-expired status quo are being redesigned to better fit the new vision of an improved human society. Diversity is being celebrated and is key to collective improvement. Now is an important time to share, participate and grow together! In this talk, I will: - Share some common blockers that women experience, and tackle simple, powerful solutions to surpass them - Lift the veil on the topic of menstruation - Focus on methods that connect with, honour and love your inner… read more
Mandavee Sarma Senior Software Engineer at JPMorgan	Not give up on your dreams!! 1. how to dream big ,achieve your goals irrespective of having time bound issues of family and life . Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Sukhi Srivatsan Head of UK Sales at AZA Finance	Crypto and Innovative Fintech Solutions for Business Growth Sukhi will discuss working with B2B companies in the UK, Europe, and Africa to help them grow their businesses through innovative fintech solutions. She will specifically delve into Cash and CBDC, and Cash and Crypto and the opportunities that frontier markets can tap into with their use in their fintech solutions. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Albane Bressolle-Chataigner Chief People Officer at Back Market	Closing the Gender Gap in Tech Improving gender equity by challenging and rethinking norms in people practices Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Maatia Rickard Senior Manager, Resource Mgmt at Synopsys	Networking for Support Many of us seek out the support and guidance of others in our field and in the companies we work in to support our overall growth, leadership capability, operational maturity…and many, many more areas. However straightforward this exercise sounds, it may prove daunting or difficult at different stages of our careers. When you are first starting out, you may not be able to find the person you need to support you due to access, visibility, or experience versus when you are more senior and options of mentorship or sponsorship from above starts to diminish and you need to seek it out more… read more
Anasthasia Manu Software Engineer at QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey	From Physics to Software Engineering – building a non-traditional career path Many with a STEM background have transitioned into tech with ease. Although this career progression has been well covered, every story is unique. Having studied Physics and interning in research laboratories across the UK, I was steadfast in a career as an experimental scientist. Taking a computational physics module during my undergrad exposed a technology I could utilise to help me problem solve quicker and more eloquently. But how could I get involved in this new area of interest? What experiences could I explore to help me develop both the soft and hard skills needed to succeed in a… read more
Clarinda Dobbelaar Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at SIG	The importance of a Healthier Digital World The Netherlands have been battling against the sea for centuries because a significant portion of the country is below sea level. The reason why I feel safe living there with my family is not just because of the dams, sluices, locks, and dykes. It’s also because the software that controls those works, is checked against international quality standards. At Software Improvement Group we enable companies and governments to monitor the build quality and security of software applications. We give recommendations on how to mitigate risks and improve the overall health and quality of… read more
Kathrin Nusser Group Chief Financial Officer at Global Savings Group	Leadership & Company Culture In her speech, Kathrin Nusser, CFO @ GSG, will reflect on her career path and the leadership lessons she learned along the way. Specifically, she will talk about how leadership and Company Culture are two sides of the same coin Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Paulina Wiklo CX Consultant at WebPros	Creative Mindfulness - finding focus and calm through the art of meditative drawing. Everyone can draw. We draw instinctively as children as soon as we can pick up the pencil. We draw to relax, explore, soothe anxiety, or simply focus. We are all born with the need to express ourselves and the simple process of setting a pencil to paper is a meditative act by its nature. Research shows that mindful interactions with art and drawing can result in a deeper experience and heightened sense of wellbeing. In this introductory session, we will discover simple ways to develop mindfulness and practice meditation through drawing exercises. We will… read more
Alla Lyubimova CSR Manager at Luxoft	Discover new opportunities with Luxoft Luxoft is built by Luxofters. Every member of our global team forms part of the backbone of our business, so we make sure to support the continual development of our dedicated workers. In addition, we build highly effective teams that are incubators of unparalleled accomplishment. If you’re looking for a new step in your career, join us and start working for international projects we’re running in collaboration with industry-leading companies in business verticals such as finance, automotive, and digital transformation. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Petya Dasheva Team Lead - Tuner SW Development at Mercedes-Benz AG	Insights at Mercedes-Benz AG Company acitivities, career paths for women in the tech area and MB.OS overview. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Katarina Bagherian VP of UX at Adyen	Make your UX research insights stick Having spent half my life tutoring, teaching, training, and guest lecturing, for years I had subconsciously been applying education theory best practices to my research insights sharing sessions. So today, I’d like to “let you in” on this approach that has helped designers, PMs, marketers, researchers and many others to making their research insights stick and be applied to their products, resulting in better products for customers and happier teams. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Elena Melashchenko Principal Engineer at Moonfare GmbH	Meet the Moonfarians Institutional investors like banks and pension funds — as well as the top 0.1 percent of wealthy investors — have long benefited from private markets. Since 1999, funds like the ones on our platform have outperformed the S&P 500 by 13 percent. Moonfare is opening the door to higher returns for more people. Specifically, we're making these benchmark investment opportunities avilable to more than just the ultra-wealthy. We offer qualified, individual investors access to a curated selection of top-tier private market funds. And we only work with the top 10 percent of GPs… read more
Alison Alexander Director of Ethics and Social Policy at Metacampus	Women disrupting Web3 Moving from Web2 to Web3 can feel complex and confusing. This session will give an insight into why we need to make the transition, and how we can make the transition regardless of our professional background. We want to share our stories of making that transition and provide some hints and tips about how to approach gamified emerging technologies. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Myuzhden Mehmedova- Zhozhgova HR Manager at Milestone Systems Bulgaria	How People First culture influences product and employees Milestone Systems is a Scandinavian company which naturally shapes our approach towards people, business, and the world. We believe in the strength of creating and developing strong communities, not only with our partners, but among our teammates as well. People First behavior is embedded in our company culture and is what has kept us as a strong and winning team for the past two decades. Join Myu’s session to find out how a tech company manages to live People First culture each day and incorporate it into software that Makes the world see.… read more
Valeriya Pop Tech Recruiter - Returnship Program	Returnship Program at Amazon - Back to Work after a career break Returnship Program - Back to Work: helping professionals to re-start their career after a career break. Our 16-week, paid and benefit-eligible virtual returnships provide a structured environment through which returners receive work assignments that help them reintegrate into the workforce and acclimate to Amazon’s peculiar ways. Subject to performance and feedback throughout the returnship program, qualified candidates may be offered full-time employment at Amazon. Did you like this session? Share to vote.