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The tech industry, and engineering positions especially, can be difficult for women. In this interview, Expel SRE Char Custodio chats with VP of Engineering Cat Starkey about her career path and challenges faced in a male-centric industry. #womenintech #womenintechnology

27%. 27% of people in tech are women. 🍵 When we ask ourselves why doesn’t tech service more people? How do we make tech accelerate human kind instead of profits? I ask myself, how do we bring more women to the table? #womenintech #thursdaythoughts #womenempoweringwomen #hirewomen #tech #techcareers #diversityequityinclusion #engineers #womengineers

I'm really looking forward to joining the Senior Women in Tech roundtable this Friday - hosted by the brilliant Katherine Lord   With only 20% of today’s tech industry roles currently held by women we're going to be talking about this state of play and how we can support more women in the sector. How do we recruit and retain more women? What practical steps can we take to support more women into tech? And how do we make it feel like an accessible path for all? Any ideas that work for you that I can add to the mix?

𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 are not just personal triumphs but are transformative at a broader industry level. Each advancement serves as a breakthrough in diversifying the field and dismantling long-standing gender biases and barriers. So, as you navigate your career in tech, take a moment to reflect on the power of your influence. • How are you contributing to a culture shift in your field? • How can we collectively foster an environment that celebrates and leverages the diverse strengths women bring to the table? "𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯. 𝘋𝘰 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘸𝘢𝘺. 𝘎𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩. 𝘎𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘸𝘢𝘺."

Career-pivoting into tech may seem an insurmountable task, but it's not impossbile! We had the pleasure of hosting a panel of women, namely @Vanessa Vun, who has successfully made the transition. It's so important for hiring managers and employers alike to be open-minded to the possibility of people from non-technical backgrounds entering the technical industry. Transferrable experience can and does absolutely make sense in the tech field. View the full video on https://buff.ly/3SzXcuq ! #womenintech #womengineers #diversityequityinclusion #womenempoweringwomen

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𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐦𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐓. False beliefs that exclude women from IT often revolve around stereotypes that suggest women aren't as naturally inclined towards technology or that they lack the necessary skills. These misconceptions perpetuate the idea that IT is a male-dominated field, discouraging women from pursuing careers in it. Additionally, there's a notion that the tech industry is unwelcoming or hostile towards women, which can deter them from entering or staying in the field. It's important to challenge these beliefs and create inclusive environments that welcome and support women in IT. Whatsapp: +237 692 078 136 | +237 653 722 969 . . . #Womenintech #TechDiversity #WomeninEngineering #Girlswhocode

 At @Veeam championing #WomenInTech is important every day – but this #IWD we’re proud to spotlight @Belinda Jurisic, VP of Channel Strategy and Management, on the value of mentoring. Visibility, collaboration, and space for open discussion are all essential for understanding (and mitigating) the unique challenges and obstacles that women face in the workplace. As Belinda explains, “Having a female peer or colleague you can talk to, who can validate that what you are feeling is ‘normal’ is priceless”.  Read more in @TechFinitive

Women in Tech 💻👩💼🚀 In this article published by WIT, Amanda Whicher, Technology Director at Hays, delves into some of the key challenges women in tech face, from biases to underrepresentation, and explores actionable solutions for a more inclusive tech industry!

These are just a few of the incredible women who are shaping the future of tech Who inspires YOU in the tech industry? Share your thoughts in the comments below! #WomenInTech #FutureIsFemale