Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Dr. Denise Turley Vice President of Corporate Systems at USCC	Advancing your Career: Barriers to Leadership and Strategies to Overcome Barriers to leadership and strategies to overcome Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Alexandra Heimiller Senior Product Manager at Fullscript	Be “the business” You will continually improve the user experience and create better products if your team becomes “the business”. The problem when putting together a team to tackle product-driven projects: People often default to what “the business” wants – an elusive term that no one challenges, for assumptions of who or what’s informed it. But chances are, well-reasoned business directives come from teams like yours, who define the problems and solutions, in which case, you likely won’t hear 'we’re doing X because the business wants it.’ If you are hearing this and not the rationale, your team… read more
Maia Benson Managing Director at Forum Ventures	Next Gen Commerce and Industry 4.0 We live in a complicated world of commerce, where producers, retailers and logistics providers must navigate fragmented systems and shifting consumer demands (OMNI channel, OMNI fulfillment, B2B + B2C, Returns-driven, delivery promises, resilient sourcing/supply chain, circular economy, sustainability, and cross-border commerce). All of this complexity is colliding with technology capable of digitizing capacity, tracking physical 'things,' automating/augmenting labor, and personalized customer contact. To create a next-generation consumer experience, founders must… read more
Dara Sanderson Chief Executive Officer at Dictionary.com	365 Days to Make a Difference: Increasing Diversity, Prioritizing People and Shifting Culture Dara Sanderson would be delighted to highlight and share best practices for how organizations can uplift and prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion at the WomenTech Global Conference 2023 based on her experience and the steps she took in her first year as CEO of Dictionary.com, the leading online and mobile English-language educational resource. Dara is prioritizing culture, people, and equity at every level, utilizing learnings from her previous executive roles at theSkimm, Marvel Entertainment, and The Walt Disney Company. In her first year, Dara will… read more
Yasemin Cengiz Global Senior Manager Data & Analytics at PEPSICO DIGITAL HUB	PepsiCo's Digital Transformation : Data Analytics meets Service Design Conversation around the role that Data Analytics and Service Design play in Digital Transformation and how the two complement each other. The conversation will be led by Yasemin Cengiz, Senior Data Engineering Manager, and Caterina Conte, Service Design Manager, in the PepsiCo Digital Hub in Barcelona. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Sharenda Hopkins Artist/ Digital Creator at GameDevHQ	Growing Your SkillSet with Technology Sharenda Hopkins will share her journey of discovering the potential of virtual reality (VR) as a new medium for advancing her business. As an artist, Sharenda was intrigued by the immersive nature of VR and how it can bridge the gap between physical and virtual art through augmented reality (AR). To realize her vision, Sharenda has been learning Unity and Blender to create an AR app that can transform her physical product into a digital experience. She will discuss the challenges and lessons learned during her journey and how others can leverage VR and AR to enhance their own businesses.… read more
Gloria Lau Senior Vice President of Engineering at Owl Labs	Owl Labs Meet & Greet Join Owl Lab's Meet and Greet session to hear from five Owl Lab's employees on what it’s like to work at the company and the exciting innovations that they are working on. This will be an interactive session where audience members will also get to ask the speakers questions about their experience as women in STEM and at Owl Labs. Owl Labs builds immersive collaboration solutions for hybrid organizations. Our products make meetings more inclusive by bridging the gap between remote and in-room participants. Our flagship product, the Meeting Owl, is the first AI-powered… read more
Vicky Mackie SVP of Talent Operations at Toptal	How To Prepare Your Talent Pipeline for Turbulent Times Everyone in tech is navigating a topsy-turvy labor market and a potential global recession. Those in hiring and leadership positions are also coming up against ongoing, global skill shortages that are predicted to keep getting worse. Vicky Mackie, Toptal’s Senior Vice President of Talent Operations, offers insights to help leaders manage their talent pipeline during this challenging time. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Christy Schumann Chief Customer Officer at Toptal	Borderless Hiring: Tap Into a Global Remote Workforce To Gain a Competitive Edge Given the current macroeconomic environment, impactful, efficient, and cost-effective access to the best talent is critical. Christy Schumann, Toptal’s Chief Customer Officer, will speak to how both talent and business leaders can benefit from a borderless hiring mentality and remote work. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Anna Leon Partner, Technology Strategy and Digital Transformation at KPMG Canada	The Juggling Act: Navigating the Challenges of Being a Female Leader in Tech Join us for an empowering discussion on "Navigating the C-Suite as a Working Mother," where we'll explore the unique challenges faced by women managing dual working-parenting roles. Discover practical strategies for success, maintaining work-life balance, and overcoming obstacles, including gender bias and discrimination in the workplace. Leave feeling empowered and equipped to thrive in executive leadership while also nurturing a fulfilling personal life. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Julie Durham Chief Technology Officer for UnitedHealthcare	My journey to the C-Suite Julie will talk about her personal journey to the C-Suite , where she has held multiple C-Suite roles within both Optum and UnitedHealthcare. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Cassaundra McKown Assistant Vice President at FRB KC	Federal Reserve Bank of KC - A Great Place To Be! Meet and greet to share information about the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. I will share who we are, including our mission and values, with a focus on opportunities for growth for women. I will discuss the type of opportunities available, programs that we offer and engagement with our community. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Sumandeep Singh Global Head of Data Engineering at Ford Motor Company	Meet the Women of Tech at Ford Team members will share stories of their time at Ford in the tech space. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Beckie Riss Principal Enterprise Architect at Ford Motor Company	Yes you can become a technical leader even if you haven't coded in forever! Often times women in tech tend to get assignments that are less technical and more product or people management focused. Many times it is the women in organizations who do most of the softer things - picnic planning, team building, DEI employee resource groups, etc. that are not part of your performance review and further entrench your reputation as a non-technical person. Join me to learn how you can invest in yourself to upskill, change perceptions and become a technical leader without losing your authentic self. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Catherine Brinkman VP of Client Experience at Dale Carnegie Training of the Heartland	Building and Empowering Technology Teams During this panel, we will discuss what empowerment means. We will hear how to build a culture that creates engaged teams and the importance of having a strong team. Using radical candor, forging deeper connections, and sharing purpose with full transparency are a few ways to do this. These three leaders are at the forefront of building technology teams that work well. Join us to hear how they are doing this today. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Anita Taleski Senior Manager, Strategy & Digital	Inclusive Leadership: Fostering Mentorship, Allyship, and Sponsorship for a Diverse Workforce How does inclusive leadership support diversity in the workplace? How can it enable its people to reach their potential? In this session you’ll hear from three of our people at KPMG in Canada as they discuss the importance of inclusive leadership in creating a welcoming and supportive workplace for all employees. The discussion will explore the key principles of inclusive leadership, including mentorship, allyship, and sponsorship, and how they can be applied to create a culture of inclusion, belonging and equity. Speakers will emphasize the importance of inclusive leadership in driving… read more
Katherine Chevalier (Dahmen) Engineer & Acquisition Specialist - Enterprise Budget Lead	Leadership & Company Culture: Am I a Good Fit? How do I know I am in the right job? Is where I am now going to help me to achieve my goals? Does my current leadership espouse values similar to my own? Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Tanya Tucker Section Chief of Business Strategy and Analytics Section	Forge Your Future: An FBI Fireside Chat Join us for Forge Your Future: An FBI Fireside Chat, which is an exclusive virtual opportunity to hear from Tanya Tucker, Section Chief of Business Strategy and Analytics at the FBI. She will share her story, along with behind-the-scenes information on how the FBI uses technology to serve the community and its mission. Attendees can also expect to learn more about supportive federal networks and how to apply to jobs at the FBI. This one-of-a-kind experience will expose participants to awesome insights and opportunities. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Amira Ravo Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Bitly Europe GmbH	Meet The Bitly Team! Join us as we introduce you to Bitly and chat about what makes Bitly so unique, and our commitment to creating a space for growth and hiring Women in Tech Leadership! Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Lisa Milani Global Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystems at Beamery	Redefining Resilience: How Beating Stage 4 Cancer Empowered Me to Take Charge of My Career in Tech In this talk, I will share my journey of overcoming stage 4 breast cancer and how it gave me the resilience and determination to take control of my career in the male-dominated world of technology. I will discuss the importance of taking charge of one's own health and never giving up hope, as well as the challenges and opportunities that come with breaking barriers and challenging norms. My story is one of empowerment, inspiration, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity. Did you like this session? Share to vote.