Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Jen Carter Head of Technology at Google.org	How technologists & nonprofits can partner to deliver lasting impact COVID-19 highlighted the need for the tech, nonprofit, & government sectors to work together. As a result, there has been an influx of technologists who want to help but don’t necessarily know how to do so, as doing pro bono work is hard. Many nonprofits have experience with experts coming in and developing solutions but then leaving without a maintenance plan in place. Jen will share how Google.org structures its technical volunteering efforts to deliver lasting impact for nonprofits by walking through three case studies from our COVID-19 response efforts. She’ll discuss mistakes made… read more
Christal Bemont CEO at Talend	Why you should give your cell phone number to 1,300 people Christal Bemont became a first-time CEO of Talend, a global company, in January 2020, right before COVID-19 turned into a pandemic. Coming into this role, she knew mental health was something she wanted to prioritize as a leader. Still, the pandemic, social unrest, and economic uncertainty forced her to put her words into action – and fast. Working with employees across the globe and different cultures meant Christal needed to be flexible, so she gave all 1,300 employees her personal cell phone number to call her day or night with any problem. Christal brought in Healthy Minds Innovation for… read more
Lauren Vaccarello CMO at Talend	How marketers can capture $27 trillion in assets Generation D (the digital generation) represents $27 trillion in assets with 75 million consumers. They believe what they buy represents their beliefs and rely on data to make decisions (e.g., ratings and reviews). Lauren Vaccarello, CMO of data integration company Talend, will explain how marketers can hit the sweet spot of combining data and cultural/social beliefs in their campaigns to capture Gen D. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Yana Mohanty Founder and CEO at Imathgination LLC	How Covid and technology helped me grow new connections across time and continents The isolation due to the pandemic spurred a certain type of inward-looking creativity in many people. One example of this is the world-wide hobby of recreating famous works of art with household objects. I decided to try to do this with famous works of mathematical art. Due to the digital availability of original sources, I was able to pore over drawings of Renaissance masters of Leonardo Da Vinci and Wenzel Jamnitzer and recreate them with whatever materials I had at home — paper, used Tetrapaks, or plastic tiles.One object I spent a lot of time on was the Campanus Sphere— a sort of model… read more
Heather Nemelka Senior Field Marketing Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS)	Developing Your Personal Stack A tech stack can be described as a list of all the technology services used to build and run one single software application. While some might envision a pile of fluffy pancakes stacked high, a technology stack is simply a collection of different technologies that work together for some purpose, usually as a foundation for systems such as websites, mobile apps, and standalone desktop software. Just as a developer would want to be very intentional with their tech stack selection, so should you be in developing your own personal stack. Learn what foundational habits and activities you should… read more
Shivangi Sharma Founder at Psysquare	Make Research Your Superpower Research skills are in great demand. Employers today are looking for graduates that have research and problem-solving skills. There is no right age or degree required to become a researcher and in this talk, I will make research your superpower. Learn practical strategies to demonstrate your research skills as a graduate student/anyone transitioning to make research their full-time career. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Tahmida Mahmud Deep Learning Engineer at Nauto, Inc.	Overcoming Gender Bias in AI Artificial Intelligence refers to a set of concepts, tools, and techniques that allows machines to simulate human intelligence and mimic human-like tasks through analyzing data and identifying patterns, and insights. Although it may seem like these machines have a mind of their own, they actually mirror human experience and behavior since AI models are trained with real-life data. Being a reflection of human perception, the historical data that AI models use are not free from inherent social biases and more data is not always better specially when it is skewed. In this talk, I will discuss… read more
Parisa Sadrzadeh Director, WW DSP at Amazon	Owning my success, the path to a rewarding career in tech! Discussion about Parisa's ten year growth and development learning path at Amazon. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Maria Landa Software Development Manager at Amazon	Amazon Career Track: My Road in Technology Maria will discuss her career and how she's paving the way for future female technologist. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Robin Ginn Executive Director at OpenJS Foundation	Welcome to the Roaring 20s of JavaScript! Last year, JavaScript hit a huge milestone - it turned 25 years old! When JavaScript was kicking off, Google was just getting started and Amazon sold its first book. Fast forward to today, and 96% of the world’s websites depend on JavaScript and it’s the number one programming language per surveys such as Redmonk and Stack Overflow. In this talk, given by Robin Ginn, Executive Director of the OpenJS Foundation, the audience will get an in-depth look into how this well-established and beloved programming language is continuing to innovate, and how her organization is building… read more
Megan Jacob Founder/Executive Director at Tech Girls United	Targeting Bias in AI I will be presenting on the topic of bias in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. As AI and ML are rising in popularity it is essential that we as a society understand their limitations. My presentation will be going over what algorithmic bias is along with how human bias influences it. I will also be using interactive examples to demonstrate the relevance of this topic to modern society. I will further be going over the origins of bias in AI and what we can do to limit bias. I’ll explain the best practices and what people should keep in mind when attempting to minimize… read more
Julia Atalla Co-founder and Head Coach at The MJJM Group	Introduction to Coaching for Leaders Companies that succeed in building a coaching culture create leaders who are authentic, brave and connected. They create environments that bring out the best in people, give them purpose and support their continued development. When leaders learn to coach, they not only improve themselves and those around them, they have lasting impact on the culture and ultimately the bottom line. This workshop introduces coaching behaviors and skills that conference attendees can integrate into and enhance the leadership skills they already have. With a combination of structured presentation… read more
Nanea Reeves CEO& Co-Founder at TRIPP, Inc.	XR for Mental Health, Emotional Wellbeing and Personal Transformation We are on the verge of a major technology evolution of computing moving from the hand to the head. Nanea Reeves, CEO of TRIPP, the award-winning XR wellness platform will discuss exciting advancements in the use of new head mounted displays (HMDs) will drive innovation in the mental health industry. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Nitasha Chopra Chief of Staff & Director of Global Strategy, Internet of Things Group at Intel	So, you are now a leader ! Now What ? An inclusive and practical perspective on growing as leaders She’s been included and excluded, empowered and brought down and in her journey from a college grad to running a global organization today, she has built resilient skills that have allowed her to grow her scope, influence and impact across Intel and the technology ecosystem. Nitasha drives the global strategy for the engineering organization that delivers the Internet of Things (IOT) product portfolio at Intel and is the driving force behind a new inclusion initiative for the IoT division. She is focused on creating an environment where her teams can harness the “power of difference” because… read more
Palak Talwar Senior Safety Engineer at Lyft, Self Driving Division	Autonomous Vehicle Safety Overview The research and development of autonomous vehicles can potentially revolutionize the transportation sector. However, as several countries worldwide prepare to roll out the technology, that will take over driving functions from testing stages to commercial phases, safety measures and regulations remain a significant concern. In addition, the anticipated shift in driving responsibilities from a driver to an autonomous vehicle serves as a motivation for researching and analyzing liability and safety concerns. Failing to develop or observe safety regulations and standards exposes autonomous… read more
Anastasia Rivodeaux Managing Partner at Get Funded Tools (GFT)	Meet me at the intersection of Impact & Profit We ran out of ways to ignore the changes that need to happen in our society, environment, and economics. Global mental health issues are pushing us to not just educate ourselves but turn data into action. It's finally the time to build a bridge between capitalism and positive impact. No more buying indulgence through charitable organizations while destroying Earth every day. We live in an era when capital is turning its focus to positive change. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Jessica Orozco SVP Global Sales at Platform.sh	What is a Platform as a Service (PaaS) and How It Helps Organizations Focus on What Matters? Forrester predicts that nearly 30% [of developers] will use containers regularly by the end of 2021, creating a spike in global demand for both multi-cloud container development platforms. Many organizations making this transformation are leveraging solutions like Platform as a Service (PaaS) to foster innovation, gain developer efficiencies and drive faster time to market. In this session we will learn what a PaaS is and why are some organizations are deciding to buy vs. DIY on the cloud. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Tracie Pezzullo Director, Business Technology at Yelp, Inc.	How to Develop Into Leadership & How to Convince Others You Are Ready Developing from an individual contributor to a leadership role is a journey that often takes time and may seem unattainable or hard to navigate for some. When the conversation happens be ready to express your readiness, advocate for yourself and develop your plan. I’ll present some examples and ideas, through my journey and helpful resources on how to move your career forward into leadership. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Carly Coleman Director of Talent Success at Toptal, LLC	Strategies for creating an on-demand workforce Because of my role, I’ve learned a lot about what makes a successful working relationship between clients and talent. My goal is for you to understand if remote, on-demand talent might be right for you and your company, and better understand how to navigate building your remote, on-demand team. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Inna Haddad Senior Director – Client Experience & Solutions at Lohika	How tech companies can drive innovation and foster women eng It’s no secret that diversity drives innovation. Reports confirm highly inclusive organizations are 170% better at innovation, can increase market share by more than 15% and capture new markets by 20%. Such data points have leading organizations racing to build more inclusive cultures and harness the power of a diverse workforce and viewpoints to boost their competitive edge, globally. Did you like this session? Share to vote.