Women in Technology

Welcome to "Women in Technology," a thought-provoking podcast hosted by Sly Gittens. In this episode, we're privileged to have Sonny Patel, a trailblazing figure in the tech industry, sharing her remarkable journey and insights.

Sonny Patel's career trajectory is nothing short of inspirational. Starting at Microsoft in an entry-level role, she ascended to become a senior program manager lead, showcasing her exceptional talent and dedication. Her tenure at Amazon's Alexa team further solidified her reputation, where she spearheaded product and engineering efforts, contributing to groundbreaking advancements in voice authentication and identification, among other innovations within the Alexa ecosystem.

Currently serving as the Chief Product and Technology Officer of Insurtech Socotra, Sonny Patel continues to drive innovation in insurance technology, leveraging her expertise to meet the evolving needs of customers. With an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master’s degree in computer science from Texas A&M University, Sonny brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to every endeavor.

Check out episode resources, links, and info below!

Don't miss this enlightening conversation as we delve into the intersection of technology, leadership, and innovation with the exceptional Sonny Patel. Subscribe now to "Women in Technology" for more inspiring discussions with industry leaders!

✉️ Connect with Sonny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonpat/ 🟠 Follow me on Instagram @tech_simplified_sg 🟠 Linkedin linkedin.com/in/slygittens 🟠 Twitter SlyGittens

🔴 Watch more episodes of my Women In Technology series! Seasons one through four are right here in this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0REkMdZtFzP_i38QWfgdWSvJJja2dwBN

📚 Book Reccs: - The First 90 Days By Michael Watkins - Radical Candor By Kim Scott - First, Break All the Rules By Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman - What Got You Here Won't Get You There By Marshall Goldsmith - Purple Cow By Seth Godin - Never Split the Difference By Chris Voss

💬 Podcast Reccs: - Unleashing AI Podcast with Sonny https://podcasts.bcast.fm/e/rn7q0mmn-adoption-generative-ai-sonny-patel - Marketing Spark (The B2B SaaS Marketing Podcast) https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/chatbot-and-the-future-of-conversational/id1518693165?i=1000592913206

We are thrilled to introduce Stephanie Marquis Barber, a trailblazer in the realm of education innovation, as a featured speaker on our podcast. Based in Long Beach, California, Stephanie currently serves as a Product Manager at Teaching.com, where she has made significant strides in shaping the future of learning through technology. With a robust career dedicated to advancing game-based and performance-based learning, Stephanie's work is at the intersection of project & program management, and education equity. Her passion for transformative nonprofit and philanthropic work is not just a professional calling but a personal mission, reflected in her academic pursuit of a graduate degree in Public Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Management from USC. Before her current role, Stephanie's journey in educational technology and innovation included developing scenario-based assessments at Age of Learning and leading program management initiatives for Mikva Challenge. At GameDesk, she excelled in project management and content development, further honing her expertise in creating engaging, educational content. Beyond her professional endeavors, Stephanie's dedication to education extends to tutoring students across a wide range of subjects, showcasing her commitment to impacting learners of all ages. At Teaching.com, Stephanie has been instrumental in the successful launch of Reading.com, a groundbreaking subscription-based mobile app designed to empower parents and educators in teaching children to read. Leading a cross-functional team of developers, designers, and curriculum writers, she has employed the Shape Up product development method to bring innovative features from concept to reality. Her leadership extends to managing the customer service team, ensuring a responsive and thoughtful experience for a rapidly growing user base. Collaboration is at the heart of Stephanie's work, partnering with teams across various departments to ensure the product's voice and vision are accurately represented. Her efforts in executing product growth initiatives have been key in driving forward the mission of Teaching.com. Stephanie's deep-rooted passion for education equity, combined with her expertise in leveraging technology to enhance learning, makes her a visionary in the field. We look forward to hearing her insights and experiences, which are sure to inspire and influence the next generation of women in tech. ✉️ Connect with Stephanie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-marquis/ 💡 Stephanie's incredible learning tool for kids: https://www.reading.com/ 🟠 Follow me on Instagram @tech_simplified_sg 🟠 Linkedin linkedin.com/in/slygittens 🟠 Twitter SlyGittens 🔴 Watch more episodes of my Women In Technology series! Seasons one through four are right here in this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0REkMdZtFzP_i38QWfgdWSvJJja2dwBN

Join the conversation with Regina Manfredi, Executive VP and General Manager at Crayon, as she shares her journey in the tech industry and discusses the challenges and opportunities for women in leadership. Regina emphasizes the importance of finding your voice and embracing collaboration. She also highlights the need for continuous learning and being open to new opportunities. Discover how Crayon is leading the way with gender diversity in their executive leadership team. Don't miss out on valuable insights and advice for women looking to advance in their tech careers!

✉️ Connect with Regina on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamanfredi/

🟠 Follow me on Instagram @tech_simplified_sg

🟠 Linkedin linkedin.com/in/slygittens

🟠 Twitter @SlyGittens

🔴 Watch more episodes of my Women In Technology series! Seasons one through four are right here in this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0REkMdZtFzP_i38QWfgdWSvJJja2dwBN

Meet Lisa Williams: A Trailblazer at the Nexus of Business and Technology! Join us in this captivating episode as we shine a spotlight on Lisa Williams, a true luminary with an awe-inspiring 24-year journey at the crossroads of business and technology. As a Partner Development Director, Lisa has consistently demonstrated her unparalleled prowess in the fiercely competitive landscape of the computer software industry. Lisa is sharing her expertise on partner relationship management and strategic alliances. You'll hear about her journey and the opportunities in technology fields that DO NOT require technical skills. Learn about the ever-changing landscape of IT and tech companies... Lisa explains in this video that you never know where it might take you! ✉️ Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/lisa-sheppard-williams/

🟠 Follow me on Instagram @tech_simplified_sg

🟠 Linkedin linkedin.com/in/slygittens

🟠 Twitter @SlyGittens

🔴 Watch more episodes of my Women In Technology series! Seasons one through four are right here in this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0REkMdZtFzP_i38QWfgdWSvJJja2dwBN

Veronika Bogdanets is a Regional Solutions Manager at SHI International who leads an extremely talented group of security engineers. Veronika started her career as an engineer herself where she held various positions for over a decade. Less than a year ago, Veronika decided to take the leap into leadership and we couldn’t be more excited to hear about her experience in this journey so far! 

 ✉️ Connect with Veronika on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronika-bogdanets-2052a1127/

🟠 Follow me on Instagram @tech_simplified_sg 

🟠 Linkedin linkedin.com/in/slygittens 

🟠 Twitter SlyGittens

Learn about conscious success, success wounds, and the healing in between from THE transformational career coach, Brooke Taylor.

Brooke was named a “Top Career Coach to Watch” by the Australian Business Journal in 2021. Her transformational group coaching programs and workshops at companies like Google, Uber, and McKinsey have changed the lives of over 3,000 women globally.

In her career at Google, she held roles in sales, go-to-market strategy, and people management. She was also the Head of Programs at The Dream Collective, a global diversity and inclusion consultancy that helps companies to attract, retain and advance diverse talent.  Listen along and share your thoughts and takeaways in the comments! 

 ✉️ Connect with Brooke https://brooketaylorcoaching.com 

🟠 Follow me on Instagram @tech_simplified_sg 

🟠 Linkedin linkedin.com/in/slygittens 

🟠 Twitter SlyGittens

In this video, I am joined by Stacy Mayer, an incredible Executive Coach and Promotion Strategist! We will discuss the essential steps in getting promoted, the skills you may not think of in leadership development, and tips on building trust with executives in your company.  

Listen along as Stacy lays out the key skills you need for getting promoted, progressing in your career, and opening up new opportunities. Stacy is on a mission to show how women in leadership roles bring about a unique perspective and can create a more inclusive, balanced workplace.   Stacy also shares why it is essential to build trust with executives in your company in order to foster collaboration and successful business relationships.   

We will discuss the various aspects of these topics, providing valuable insights and advice. Tune in to learn more!  

Connect with Stacy

• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stacymayer/
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/corporatebadass/
• Program: www.ExecutiveAheadofTime.com
• Book: stacymayer.com/book
• Podcast: stacymayer.com/podcast  

Follow me on Instagram @tech_simplified_sg 

Linkedin linkedin.com/in/slygittens 

Twitter SlyGittens 

Books & Podcasts mentioned: 

• What Got You Here Won't Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith
• Promotion Made Easy by Stacy Mayer
• Finance for Managers by Harvard Business School Press
• Ask for More: 10 Questions to Negotiate Anything by Alexandra Carter
• All It Takes Is A Goal with Jon Acuff
• Women Changing Leadership Podcast with Stacy Mayer

We're kicking off season four with a trailblazing guest!

Join the incredible Amie Seisay and me as she discusses the ins and outs of being a leader, her journey into the tech field, and carving her own place in the industry. 

✉️ Connect with Amie https://www.linkedin.com/in/amieseisay/

🟠 Follow me on Instagram @tech_simplified_sg

🟠 Linkedin linkedin.com/in/slygittens

🟠 Twitter SlyGittens

📚Books & Podcasts mentioned:

Simple Numbers. Straight Talk, Big Profits! By Greg Crabtree

Microsoft 365 Government Community Calls Podcast

In this episode of the Women In Technology series, I have the pleasure of speaking with Tatiana Streeter, Business Program Manager at Microsoft. Tatiana will be sharing her advice and expert insight for college students and those wanting to break into the world of STEM!

Tatiana is a Business Program Manager at Microsoft, a transformational leader, and a creative branding enthusiast, who is making waves at the intersection of Sales and Marketing disciplines and teams. Tatiana is constantly redefining what it means to be an innovative professional powerhouse in today’s quickly changing world.

✉️ Connect with Tatiana at linkedin.com/in/tatianastreeter

🟠 Follow me on Instagram @tech_simplified_sg

🟠 Linkedin linkedin.com/in/slygittens

🟠 Twitter SlyGittens

📚Books & Podcasts mentioned:

- The Handbook of Program Management by James T. Brown

- Modern Learning with Sherlaender “Lani” Phillips 

- Atomic Habits by James Clear

- What Got You Here Won't Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith

- Career Journal + Resources https://www.lateshabyrd.com

🔴 Watch more episodes of my Women In Technology series! Seasons one & two are right here in this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0REkMdZtFzP_i38QWfgdWSvJJja2dwBN

✦ SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss more tech tutorials and tech career tips videos:: http://bit.ly/SlyGittensYouTubeChannel

✦ LinkedIn Profile ➜ https://www.linkedin.com/in/slygittens/

✦ Instagram Profile ➜ https://www.instagram.com/sly_gittens/

Join me and my special guest Christine Zagielski, Managing Director, Azure Microsoft US Health and Life Sciences as we talk about taking risks, the 4 pillars of a successful career, and how being intentional over being opportunistic can take you farther! ✉️ Connect with Christine linkedin.com/in/christine-zagielski-9aa909b 

🟠 Follow me on Instagram @tech_simplified_sg 

🟠 Linkedin linkedin.com/in/slygittens 

🟠 Twitter SlyGittens 

🔴 Watch more episodes of my Women In Technology series! Seasons one & two are right here in this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0REkMdZtFzP_i38QWfgdWSvJJja2dwBN 

✦ SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss more tech tutorials and tech career tips videos:: http://bit.ly/SlyGittensYouTubeChannel 

✦ LinkedIn Profile ➜ https://www.linkedin.com/in/slygittens/ 

✦ Instagram Profile ➜ https://www.instagram.com/sly_gittens/

Join in the conversation as I interview the amazing Kate Arndt to hear her experiences in the tech industry and how she has become an advocate for Women in STEM and representation in the field.

Kate Arndt is an Industrial and Manufacturing Engineer, Entrepreneur, and Sales Executive, devoted to learning, and obsessed with innovation. Her interests, as well as her 10 years of education and experience in engineering and manufacturing, brought her to her current role at Vanti Analytics, the only scalable, SaaS, AI solution for manufacturers. There she is responsible for new business development and major market expansion across the globe for discrete manufacturing applications. She enjoys building collaborative relationships with clients, partners, and subject matter experts,  to help manufacturers transform their production through AI. Check out Kate's upcoming virtual round table: https://bit.ly/3t8NYco

✉️ Connect with Kate https://www.linkedin.com/in/katearndt/

🟠 Follow me on Instagram @tech_simplified_sg

🟠 Linkedin linkedin.com/in/slygittens

🟠 Twitter SlyGittens

📚Books & Podcasts mentioned:

The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck

Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People by Anthony Greenwald and Mahzarin Banaji

The Only Woman in the Room by Heather Terrell

The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek

🔴 Watch more episodes of my Women In Technology series! Seasons one & two are right here in this https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0REkMdZtFzP_i38QWfgdWSvJJja2dwBN

Join me and the incredible Jennifer Rheder as we discuss her accomplished career at Microsoft and how she's creating a space for empowerment and opportunity. Jennifer is dropping some wisdom in this interview, so be sure to lean in!

Jennifer Rheder is the US Field Enablement Manager driving employee growth and development at Microsoft. She received her Bachelor's degree from Clemson University and her Master's degree from Baylor University with a study exchange at the University of Westminster. Her personal philosophy is: Build your home, create your family, people first.

✉️ Connect with Jennifer (Cricenti) Rheder on LinkedIn or at jerhed@microsoft.com

🟠 Follow me on Instagram @tech_simplified_sg

📚Books & Podcasts mentioned:

Jennifer Rheder - Badge Me Up Scotty

Reese Witherspoon Book Club

Oprah Super Soul Sunday

🔴 Watch more episodes of my Women In Technology series! Seasons one & two are right here in this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0...

✦ SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss more tech tutorials and tech career tips videos:: http://bit.ly/SlyGittensYouTubeChannel

✦ LinkedIn Profile ➜ https://www.linkedin.com/in/slygittens/

✦ Instagram Profile ➜ https://www.instagram.com/sly_gittens/

Join us as we talk about CAT's incredible story, what mentoring means to her, and how she has continued to be a trailblazer within the industry!

CAT Susch is currently a Technical Architect specializing in Collaboration, Mixed Reality, and Office 365 in Microsoft. She is responsible for aligning Technology Strategy with Business Strategy and her activities are focused on helping customers understand the value of using modern collaboration to enable everyone to achieve more. CAT has held positions at such companies as McGraw-Hill Companies, UBS, Ernst & Young Consulting, Goldman Sachs, Information Builders, Inc., and IBM. CAT holds a bachelor’s degree in Math/Computer Science from Purchase College in New York.

✉️ Connect with CAT http://catsusch.com

🟠 Follow me on Instagram @tech_simplified_sg

🔴 Watch more episodes of my Women In Technology series! Seasons one & two are right here in this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0REkMdZtFzP_i38QWfgdWSvJJja2dwBN

✦ SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss more tech tutorials and tech career tips videos:: http://bit.ly/SlyGittensYouTubeChannel

✦ LinkedIn Profile ➜ https://www.linkedin.com/in/slygittens/

✦ Instagram Profile ➜ https://www.instagram.com/sly_gittens/

Join me and LJ Marinello as we discuss her impressive career, walking decks and personal branding, and making connections while working from home!

LJ Marinello is a Senior Leader at Microsoft Corporation.  During her 20+ years at Microsoft, LJ has held various leadership and technical roles in Microsoft Services, Support, and now Global Partner Solutions, US (GPSUS).  LJ has been a featured keynote speaker at Microsoft TechEd, Comdex, and at the Internet World Conference representing Microsoft as a Subject Matter Expert on e-commerce, digital transformation, and diversity in the workplace. LJ has also served as the Co-President of the Women@Microsoft employee diversity group, which has over 15,000 members worldwide. LJ received a B.S. from Kean University in Computer Science and her M.S. from the University of Maryland in Information Technology and International Business. LJ is currently working on her Doctor of Business Administration Degree (DBA). LJ lives in New Jersey with her four children and loves to travel and decorate in her free time.

✉️ Connect with LJ http://www.linkedin.com/in/ljmarinello

🟠 Follow me on Instagram @tech_simplified_sg

🔴 Watch more episodes of my Women In Technology series! Seasons one & two are right here in this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0REkMdZtFzP_i38QWfgdWSvJJja2dwBN

✦ SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss more tech tutorials and tech career tips videos:: http://bit.ly/SlyGittensYouTubeChannel

✦ LinkedIn Profile ➜ https://www.linkedin.com/in/slygittens/

✦ Instagram Profile ➜ https://www.instagram.com/sly_gittens/

Join me and the incredible Marilyn Rousseau in this episode of Women In Technology. Here's a little bit about the amazing work Marilyn does:

Marilyn Moise Rousseau is an Information Technology Leader with over 30 years of industry experience, working mostly at large healthcare organizations on the implementation and management of complex business and clinical database systems.  She specializes in SQL Server Database Systems and oversees a team of Senior DBAs at Baptist Health South Florida.

In addition to her professional endeavors, Marilyn is also a Leadership Coach who works with high-achieving Women in Tech to create work-life harmony, so they can thrive in their careers while taking care of their families. Marilyn is a sought-after expert on matters of personal and professional development. She leads engaging and transformational retreats and workshops, and is a regular presenter at professional associations, industry conferences, seminars, and educational events across the US.

Marilyn holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), a Bachelors in Computer Science (BSCS), and an Associate degree in Computer Engineering (ACE). She earned her Professional Coaching Advanced Certificate from the University of Miami. Marilyn is a native of Haiti, who speaks: English, French, Haitian Creole, and Spanish. In her spare time, she loves to travel, read, dance, and spend time with her family. She resides in Sunrise, FL. 

Marilyn's Masterclass Registration: https://bit.ly/prioritize-you-masterc...

🟠 Follow me on Instagram @tech_simplified_sg

📚Book & Podcast Recommendations from Marilyn:

The purpose-driven life by Pastor Rick Warren

The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale

🔴 Watch more episodes of my Women In Technology series! Seasons one & two are right here in this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0REkMdZtFzP_i38QWfgdWSvJJja2dwBN

✦ SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss more tech tutorials and tech career tips videos:: http://bit.ly/SlyGittensYouTubeChannel

✦ LinkedIn Profile ➜ https://www.linkedin.com/in/slygittens/

✦ Instagram Profile ➜ https://www.instagram.com/sly_gittens/

In this interview, I'm chatting with Devanshi Joshi Sr. Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, Keynote Speaker, and Coach!

✉️ Connect with Devanshi on LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/devanshijoshi

💡 As a Technology Expert, Devanshi Joshi shares deeper insights on Cloud and AI in this The Prime View Blog https://theprimeview.com/posts/women-in-cloud-changing-the-face-of-technology/

🟠 Follow me on Instagram @tech_simplified_sg

Devanshi is a distinguished cloud architect and technology strategist driving application modernization across organizations. As the cloud technology expert, she works with Microsoft customers and partners across industries including Healthcare, Financial Services, Retail, Public Sector and Manufacturing, and different geo-markets, namely India, Southeast Asia, Australia, and United States. Devanshi is passionate about cloud and AI, leading focused tech intensity programs and hackathons. Moreover, she has served as a speaker and panelist at conferences and community events and contributed to open source. Devanshi is a strong advocate for Women-in-Technology, serving as an active contributor to the WIT communities within and outside Microsoft. She leads with the motto, “individually strong, collectively powerful,” amplifying WIT initiatives across the Microsoft partner ecosystem.

🎦 Related episodes to watch:

Women In Technology - Katia Dean https://youtu.be/lyeqIZAZ_4c

WomenIn Technology - Fallon Blossom https://youtu.be/-piiNSN-cak

🔴 Watch more episodes of my Women In Technology series! Seasons one & two are right here in this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0REkMdZtFzP_i38QWfgdWSvJJja2dwBN

✦ SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss more tech tutorials and tech career tips videos:: http://bit.ly/SlyGittensYouTubeChannel

✦ LinkedIn Profile ➜ https://www.linkedin.com/in/slygittens/

✦ Instagram Profile ➜ https://www.instagram.com/sly_gittens/

Katia Dean is an accomplished Cybersecurity professional and published author operating in the Oversee & Govern discipline. She is the founder of KatiasCylife, a cybersecurity career platform that helps new and existing Cyber professionals navigate the field with confidence. To date, she has helped 1000s of talented individuals find their success. As a career changer herself from the Electronic Engineering field, she actively encourages and provides a roadmap for people to get into Cyber. Her business has been recognized by the world’s leading Cybersecurity professional organization ISC² and has partnered with tech companies like Lenovo. Currently, she continues to consult with educational boot camps and colleges and is focused on making the Cybersecurity field more accessible. 

✉️ Connect with Katia

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katiascylife/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiadean/

Twitter https://twitter.com/katiascylife

Ebook katiascylife.tech/book 

🟠 Follow me on Instagram @tech_simplified_sg

🎦 Related episodes to watch:

Women In Technology - Angel Granthttps://youtu.be/N1jktggGXNg

Women in Technology (Tech) - Veronika Bogdanets https://youtu.be/qKcPaG0hpfU

🔴 Watch more episodes of my Women In Technology series! Seasons one & two are right here in this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0REkMdZtFzP_i38QWfgdWSvJJja2dwBN

✦ SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss more tech tutorials and tech career tips videos:: http://bit.ly/SlyGittensYouTubeChannel

✦ LinkedIn Profile ➜ https://www.linkedin.com/in/slygittens/

✦ Instagram Profile ➜ https://www.instagram.com/sly_gittens/

 Today I am chatting with the amazing Angel Grant! We're talking about Cybersecurity Awareness Month, what we wish we knew going into the tech field and navigating the ever-changing world of IT.

Angel Grant is a visionary leader with a passion for developing and evangelizing cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and risk management solutions to help make our digital world a safer place. She has over 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity, eCommerce, and financial services industries with a background in product development, marketing, and sales. In her current role, she is the Vice President of Product and Market Strategy for F5 Security.

✉️ Connect with Angel:

LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/angel-grant-cissp-66a0b54

Twitter @angelsgrant

🟠 Follow me on Instagram @tech_simplified_sg or Twitter @slygittens 

Be sure to follow my social media for updates on my Children’s Book!

📚Books & Podcasts mentioned:

Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge - Edward Wilson

Brief Answers To The Big Question - Stephen Hawking

It Takes What It Takes - Trevor Moawad

Chatter - Ethan Kross

Man's Search for Meaning - Viktor Frankl

🔗 Additional Links:

“Real Talk Black Leaders in Tech”  F5’s CEO Francois and Chris Young https://www.f5.com/company/events/real-talk-black-leaders-in-tech

🔒Cybersecurity Awareness Resources:

https://staysafeonline.org/

🔴 Watch more episodes of my Women In Technology series! Seasons one & two are right here in this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0REkMdZtFzP_i38QWfgdWSvJJja2dwBN

In this episode of Women In Technology, I'm chatting with the incredible Roshaina Bell, MBA. 

Roshiana Bell, MBA is a Senior Finance Manager in the San Francisco Bay Area. Roshiana received her MBA  in Corporate Finance and Investment Strategy from Simon Business School, University of Rochester, and has a Bachelors degree in International Business and Trade from the University at Buffalo. Roshiana has been working in Technology (Hardware and Software) and Financial Services for over 6+ years; She has worked for JP Morgan Chase, VMware, and most notably, Intel Corporation, to which she will return in August 2021. Roshiana’s greatest aspiration is to become Chief Financial Officer at a Tech Fortune 500 company and is intentionally taking strides to turn that aspiration into reality

✉️ Connect with Roshiana https://www.linkedin.com/in/roshianabell/

🟠 Follow me on Instagram @tech_simplified_sg

🎦 Related episodes to watch:

Women In Technology - Hady Mendez https://youtu.be/JewQRsbrrrk

Women in Technology - Cheryl Thompson https://youtu.be/iCl7chrLBY8

🔴 Watch more episodes of my Women In Technology series! Seasons one & two are right here in this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0REkMdZtFzP_i38QWfgdWSvJJja2dwBN

Check out this fun and insightful interview with Hady Mendez!

Hady Mendez likes to see other people succeed and connects with other people through relationships. Over her impressive 25+ year career, she’s worked in multiple customer-facing roles at tech companies and financial services firms, as an international volunteer working with incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women and at an elementary school in the South Bronx, where she served as Community School Director. Hady is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion and currently serves as Hub Lead for Latinoforce NYC, a Salesforce employee equality group, and as a Board Member with Room To Grow’s NYC Advisory Board. In her free time, Hady is an amateur street art photographer and loves to travel.

✉️ Connect with Hady

Linkedin linkedin.com/in/hadymendez

Instagram @hadyontheweb

📚Books & Podcasts mentioned

Born a Crime by Trevor Noah

Inclusion in Progress with Kay Fabella

¿Quién Tú Eres? with Plurawl Society

🎦 Related episodes to watch:

Women In Technology - Harsha Bennur https://youtu.be/WqiPkNQqDyo

Women in Technology  - Sarah Reinhart https://youtu.be/KQ1FnZzzshM

🔴 Watch more episodes of my Women In Technology series! Seasons one & two are right here in this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0...

✦ SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss more tech tutorials and tech career tips videos:: http://bit.ly/SlyGittensYouTubeChannel

✦ LinkedIn Profile ➜ https://www.linkedin.com/in/slygittens/

✦ Instagram Profile ➜ https://www.instagram.com/sly_gittens/

In this episode of Women In Technology, I'm chatting with Harsha Bennur, the senior director, leading industry partner, technology strategy in Microsoft's Global Partner Services organization. Read the description to learn more about Harsha and how to connect with her. Enjoy the video, you don't want to miss this one!

About Harsha:

Harsha Bennur is the senior director, leading industry partner, technology strategy in Microsoft's Global Partner Services organization. She started her career at Wipro Infotech, India and after that, she has been working at Microsoft for over the past two decades in various capacities. Most recently, she leads partner technology strategy for Healthcare and Life Sciences, Government and Education partners in Microsoft's One Commercial Partner organization, where she works with a team of strategists aligned to Microsoft's largest Systems Integrators, ISV's and Managed Services Providers. She works closely with a portfolio of managed partners to help grow their business by building solutions and practices on Microsoft Clouds. She has worked with many small and Fortune 100 customers and partners around creating different practices and solutions that drive digital transformation. She is a strong advocate of diversity and inclusion and is passionate about empowering everyone that she works with to achieve their highest potential. Over the years, Harsha has been very focused on career mentoring both internally and within the channel. She has been on WIT panels at Columbia University, United Nations, Grace Hopper, Global Gender Dialogues, and other panels where she talks about STEM, Gender Inequality, Disability, Comp Science, equal access to education, etc. She has a BS in Computer Science (valedictorian) from Karnatak University's GIT and a Master's Degree in Computer Science from UCF, Florida. Her passion is to encourage young women and girls to pursue their dreams and use technology as an enabler to do the same and she loves spending time with her family, especially her daughters. 

✉️ Connect with Harsha:

http://www.linkedin.com/in/hbennur/

📚Books & Podcasts mentioned

Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg

The Daughter from a Wishing Tree by Sudha Murty

Dare to Lead by Brené Brown

Women of Color in Tech by Susanne Tedrick

Blindspot by Anthony Greenwald and Mahzarin Banaji

How to Listen and How to Be Heard by Alissa Carpenter

Brave, Not Perfect by Reshma Saujani

Get Inspired Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1uBPVVu...

🎦 Related episodes to watch:

Women In Technology - Barsha Karki https://youtu.be/REy0k5u3ZcM

Women in Technology - Cheryl Thompson https://youtu.be/iCl7chrLBY8

🔴 Watch more episodes of my Women In Technology series! Seasons one & two are right here in this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0...

In this episode of Women In Technology, I'm chatting with the incredible Barsha Karki!

Barsha has over a decade of experience in the IT Industry as a Pre-Sales Solutions Engineer with skills and expertise across Telecommunications Networks, Data Center, Cyber Security, and Data Management Solutions. As a trusted advisor to her customers, Barsha has had opportunities to present various solutions to customers at various technical and non-technical levels.

Barsha is an active member of Women in Engineering and IT (WiEIT) at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) where she graduated with a Master of Engineering Studies and a Master of Engineering Management. She is part of the UTS WiEIT Advisory group to help make the program more effective for students, sustainable for the WiEIT team, and impactful for industry participants. She has participated in school outreach programs to speak with and encourage high school female students to consider taking on STEM as part of their curriculum. Since 2015, she’s mentored a female university student each year as part of the Lucy Mentoring program.

Barsha's Channel: All About Data – Women in IT  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmsBDZQ3a0U

✉️ Connect with Barsha:

linkedin.com/in/barshakarki

🔴 Watch more episodes of my Women In Technology series! Seasons one & two are right here in this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0REkMdZtFzP_i38QWfgdWSvJJja2dwBN

Deirra Footman is a Senior Network Engineer specializing in Data Center Networking, Network Security, and Cloud technologies. She is a content creator dedicated to sharing her journey on her blog CCIE BY 30. In addition, Deirra is a passionate advocate for Women in Tech and Tech Education.

In this video, I chat with Deirra about what her career in IT has looked like, the hurdles she has overcome as a woman in the industry, and her career advice for those starting out in the technology field!

Get in touch with Deirra:

https://www.ccieby30.com

Books Mentioned:

The Defining Decade by Meg Jay

Career Rehab by Kanika Tolver

Never Split the Difference by Christopher Voss and Tahl Raz

Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson

✦ SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss more tech tutorials and tech career tips videos:: http://bit.ly/SlyGittensYouTubeChannel

✦ LinkedIn Profile ➜ https://www.linkedin.com/in/slygittens/

✦ Instagram Profile ➜ https://www.instagram.com/sly_gittens/

Michelle Suedel is currently the Chief Information Security Officer for Guaranty and Title Co.  In the role of Chief Information Security Officer, Michelle is the master of the slide puzzle, moving infrastructure and systems into place in order to streamline and standardize the infrastructure and security for the organization.  Guaranty and Title Co. is based in Bismarck, ND with offices spread across North Dakota and Minnesota, and a small presence in Montana and Wisconsin.

Michelle’s strongest skill, and biggest blind spot, is asking questions! She likes to have all of the facts to analyze the situation, draw a conclusion as to the best path forward, and execute.  Her goals include providing the most seamless technology and security process for the team members on a day-to-day basis and keeping the company in a recoverable position from any attack. 

Michelle’s 20 years of experience in Information Technology and Security include a 14-year career in the banking sector, where she grew a department from her alone to a team of 10, facilitated the first 3 bank merger in the state of ND, developed all of the information security and technology policy and function, and coached and developed a great team of people.  Michelle earned an Associate’s Degree in Microcomputer and Network Technology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Technology.  She also attained and maintains the following certifications:  Certified Information Security Manager, Project Management Professional, Certified ScrumMaster, Certified Scrum Product Owner. 

Michelle has served in many volunteer activities for a variety of nonprofits organizations and is currently on the Board for Arise! Communities, a recently formed nonprofit that believes in inclusive technology education and embracing diversity in our community.  Arise is currently fundraising in order to fulfill the role of an Executive Director.  The three founding females have found high value in finding a dedicated person to organizing and developing training topics and sessions.  Arise is also looking for people who like to share their knowledge that would contribute as a course instructor.  The website, https://www.arisecommunities.com/, provides more detail about the organization and goals. 

Find Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellesuedel/

Check out Michelle's Website: https://msuedel.weebly.com/

Books Mentioned:

- Blink by Malcolm Gladwell

- Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain

- Crucial Communication by Gary Peterson

- Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein

- Clifton StrengthsFinder® (StrengthsQuest)

✦ SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss more tech tutorials and tech career tips videos:: http://bit.ly/SlyGittensYouTubeChannel

✦ LinkedIn Profile ➜ https://www.linkedin.com/in/slygittens/

✦ Instagram Profile ➜ https://www.instagram.com/sly_gittens/

In this interview, I am joined by Courtney Hirata - Senior Director, Sales Strategy and Operations - Global SMB at SAP Concur. Listen as we discuss Courtney's journey from Accounting to IT and her amazing career and life advice!

Get in touch with Courtney:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-hirata-80313337/

Books & Podcasts mentioned:

Brene Brown - Author & Speaker

Armchair Expert - Dax Shepherd

Find Your Why: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team by David Mead, Peter Docker, and Simon Sinek

✦ SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss more tech tutorials and tech career tips videos:: http://bit.ly/SlyGittensYouTubeChannel

✦ LinkedIn Profile ➜ https://www.linkedin.com/in/slygittens/

✦ Instagram Profile ➜ https://www.instagram.com/sly_gittens/

In this Women In Technology interview, I sit down with Marchelle Klippenstein where we discuss her journey to becoming Vice President of Customer Improvement at SAP Concur. Marchelle shares some amazing advice and career tips along the way!

About Marchelle: 

Marchelle Klippenstein is a 10 year SAP Concur veteran, moving from the Retail space as a Concur customer prior. She’s a valuable experience-focused leader, supporting the next generation of selling motions in technology. Having a very nontraditional career path, she pushed through barriers, focused on what is important to her, and landed in her current role; a role she believes is the perfect fit. Outside of the career, there are more important elements in her life, her family. She’s a mother and a wife. A sister and a friend. She’s here to tell her story of how to persevere, jump hurdles, show the world that women are powerful. She resides with her family outside of the Seattle area, is a small business owner of a mobile food company and Seattle sports bar, is a basketball mom, and a soon to be an empty nester. Who knows what the next steps in her journey are…she’ll figure it out. 

Get in touch with Marchelle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchelleklippenstein/

Books & Podcasts mentioned:

- Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

- The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell

- Ego Is The Enemy by Ryan Holiday

- Corporate Finance For Dummies by Michael Taillard

- Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less by Tiffany Dufu

✦ SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss more tech tutorials and tech career tips videos:: http://bit.ly/SlyGittensYouTubeChannel

✦ LinkedIn Profile ➜ https://www.linkedin.com/in/slygittens/

✦ Instagram Profile ➜ https://www.instagram.com/sly_gittens/

Abigail is a conscientious hard-working individual driven to succeed, who thrives on challenges and relishes the opportunity to step outside of her comfort zone; with valuable experience working in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Australia. Possessing excellent interpersonal skills with the adaptability to work both individually and as a team member, with the aptitude to challenge, evolve and develop concepts.

Check out our conversation as we discuss how she found her way into the tech industry, the work it took to get there, plus her life and career tips! 

Connect with Abi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abi-page-42629859/

Books + Podcasts mentioned:

- Becoming by Michelle Obama

- Pitch Deck by Nick Telson

✦ SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss more tech tutorials and tech career tips videos:: http://bit.ly/SlyGittensYouTubeChannel

✦ LinkedIn Profile ➜ https://www.linkedin.com/in/slygittens/

✦ Instagram Profile ➜ https://www.instagram.com/sly_gittens/

Today I am chatting with Melissa Garrido who is currently a Microsoft Solutions Specialist II, as well as one of the Non-profit ambassadors for Microsoft at Ingram Micro. 

Melissa's ultimate professional goal is to have her own consulting business and/or work directly for a vendor. 

Listen as we discuss her journey in the tech industry, plus Melissa shares her career tips and tricks! Don't miss this!

Connect with Melissa

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ 

Instagram: @ThisNthateuphoria 

Books & Podcasts mentioned:

- The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni

- Presentation Zen by Garr Reynolds

- Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Jacobs

- TED Talks Podcast

- On Purpose with Jay Shetty

- Sly Gittens Podcast is available on Spotify & Apple Podcast!

✦ SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss more tech tutorials and tech career tips videos:: http://bit.ly/SlyGittensYouTubeChannel

✦ LinkedIn Profile ➜ https://www.linkedin.com/in/slygittens/

✦ Instagram Profile ➜ https://www.instagram.com/sly_gittens/

Sly Gittens will be speaking with Jen Crumley Sales Director at SecurityScorecard, CEO of Kika Company & Owner of Cow-A-Bunga. She will be sharing her experiences and recommendations about getting established in the IT field. 

✦  Connect Jen Crumley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcrumley/

✦ SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss more tech tutorials and tech career tips videos:: http://bit.ly/SlyGittensYouTubeChannel

✦ LinkedIn Profile ➜ https://www.linkedin.com/in/slygittens/

✦ Instagram Profile ➜ https://www.instagram.com/sly_gittens/

Sly Gittens will be speaking with Mimi Gross Principle at Hyer Tech Solutions. She will be sharing her experiences and recommendations about getting established in the IT field.

Mimi Gross Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mimi-gross-hyer/

✦ SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss more tech tutorials and tech career tips videos:: http://bit.ly/SlyGittensYouTubeChannel 

✦ LinkedIn Profile ➜ https://www.linkedin.com/in/slygittens/ 

✦ Instagram Profile ➜ https://www.instagram.com/sly_gittens/

Sly Gittens will be speaking with Jacqueline Touma, Strategic Technology Alliance Marketing Director at ServiceNow. She will be sharing her experiences and recommendations about getting established in the IT field.

**Jacqueline Touma opinions expressed are solely her own and do not express the views or opinions of ServiceNow**

How I built this: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510313/how-i-built-this HBR IdeaCast: https://hbr.org/2018/01/podcast-ideacast    

The subtle Art of Not Giving A F**K: https://amzn.to/3iVvzrg  

The Punk Rock HR Podcast -  Let’s Fix Work: https://laurieruettimann.com/podcast/

✦ SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss more tech tutorials and tech career tips videos:: http://bit.ly/SlyGittensYouTubeChannel 

✦ LinkedIn Profile ➜ https://www.linkedin.com/in/slygittens/ 

✦ Instagram Profile ➜ https://www.instagram.com/sly_gittens/