She Talks Tech: from WeAreTechWomen

In this episode of SheTalksTech, we hear from Orla Dunne, Head of Foundational Infrastructure and core engineering at Goldman Sachs. 

Orla shares her career story from Engineer to senior leader. She also talks about her role as sponsor of the women's engineering network and the multiple programmes Goldman Sachs has in place to develop their female tech talent. 
Orla also shares her passion to mentor and sponsor others and explains how she believes that as a leader it is her job to pay it forward and nurture future generations of women in tech.

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In this episode of SheTalksTech, we hear from Susie Ramroop, who connects you with the real reason you are seeking reinvention and gives you practical steps to achieving it. 

Susie is a mindset coach and speaker who helps highly capable female leaders shift their thinking quickly, so they stop stopping themselves. By unlocking increased positivity, she reveals the talent you already possess, and creates fulfilment. 

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In this episode of SheTalksTech, we hear from a panel of inspiring senior leaders to discuss career advancement and leadership. 

Dr Mary Haigh is Chief Information Security Officer at BAE Systems; Fay Cooper is Deputy Director and Head of Product at DWP Digital; Mark Ellis is Managing Director and Head of Group Operations Solutions at Credit Suisse; Helen Bierton is Chief Banking Officer at Starling Bank; and Maribel De La Vega is partner at EY. 

The panel share their advice for driving your own career, seeking mentors, obtaining sponsorship and using your network to achieve career su...

In this episode of SheTalksTech we hear from Bruno Tavares, VP of Engineering at Funding Circle. 

Bruno has spent over twenty years working in tech, helping teams reach their full potential; and developing software products that answer unmet or unarticulated customer needs. He and Vanessa discuss the importance of allyship, building a cohesive culture from the ground up, and why inclusion must be at the forefront of every leader’s agenda. Bruno also shares his top tips for men to step up as allies and what he believes it takes to get ahead in the tech industry.

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In this episode of SheTalksTech we hear from Laia Bertran Mayne - Senior Associate at Clifford Chance.

Our next generations are growing in an exponentially increasing digitalised world – and the pandemic has only accelerated this trend. Digitalisation has always gone hand in hand with the collection of our personal data, although children navigating the online environment are unlikely to realise that. What are the risks, if any, for children and their personal data in an online context? What is the current regulation in place and where are we heading?

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In this episode of She Talks Tech, Wenbing Yao - Vice President at Huawei UK -  takes a look at some of the most active industries leading in 5G adoption, including smart ports, manufacturing and robotic chemical site monitoring.

She explains how these latest ‘use’ cases of 5G solutions have helped industrial sectors achieve greater operational efficiencies, cost savings and safer working conditions for employees. 

More so, Wenbing describes how the ICT industry has the potential to help reduce global emissions by 20%, despite contributing toward 2% of the world's carbon emissions.

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In the work environment, it is often the case that the ones who ‘shout’ loudest are the ones who get ahead, and the quieter ones find themselves overlooked.  Some reports even show that introverts only account for 2% of senior executives, despite making up 30-50% of the population. 

In this episode of She Talks Tech, we hear from Carol Stewart  - Founder of Abounding Solutions, and Author of ‘Quietly Visible: Leading With Influence and Impact as an Introverted Woman’. 

From selection interviews and networking, to meetings and open plan offices,  Carol explores how introverts can overcome the challenges th...

In this episode of SheTalksTech we hear from Jonathan Kewley - Co-Head of the Clifford Chance Tech Group. 

Jonathan made press headlines last year regarding a manifesto he wrote in his bid to become managing partner for Clifford Chance. In the manifesto, he calls for the appointment of a chief happiness officer as well as micro retreats for staff.  You can imagine the headlines!  In a Law firm! Surely not…

Jonathan also talks about his career as a tech lawyer, his passion for equity, diversity and inclusion and how he has built an inclusive culture acros...

How we pay for goods and services has undergone many step changes over the years... and we are currently in the midst of another one.

In this episode of She Talks Tech, we hear from Jamie Smith Webb, the VP of Engineering at Funding Circle. He's a seasoned and experienced tech leader with nearly two decades of dynamic, motivational and compassionate leadership experience across global teams in a range of technologies, company sizes and stages of growth.

He speaks to Vanessa about male allyship, fostering inclusion and developing the careers of women in tech. 

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In this episode of She Talks Tech, we hear about all things ‘Diversity and Inclusion’ from Nic Ponsford and Cat Wildman - co-founders of the Global Equality Collective.

The Global Equality Collective is a grassroots movement made up of over 15,000 change makers, and more than 350 subject matter experts. They are working to provide organisations with the data, information and education they need to improve their diversity.

In this session, Nic and Cat explain some of the key issues facing organisations when it comes to diversity, and how we can solve them.

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It’s no secret that the success of your career can be greatly affected by the strength of the relationships you have at work - be that with your peers, your bosses, your clients, or other key stakeholders.

In this episode of She Talks Tech, we hear from author, speaker and professional relationship strategist Andy Lopata. Andy explores the fundamentals of building, nurturing and leveraging strong professional relationships... PLUS he gives us some practical tips for achieving our full potential with the support of those around us.

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In this episode of She Talks Tech, Elina Timiryasova hosts a panel on the impact of Engineering in Modern Finance.

Elina is the vice president of Global Markets Engineering at Goldman Sachs, and is joined by Holly Osborne, Vanessa Yui and Clare Ashley - all Managing Directors at Goldman Sachs. This discussion gives a great insight into the industry, as well as life as a woman in tech. They cover a wide range of topics, from their journeys into Goldman Sachs and work-life balance, to the impact their projects have on modern finance and the world around us.<...

In this episode of She Talks Tech we hear from Alison Pain - Chief Technology Officer for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Northern Trust.

Having had a variety of both technical and managerial roles across a number of banks, Alison is able to provide tremendous insight into the industry. She describes her unusual route into tech, and also provides depth on the specific duties of her role as CTO.

Alison is also a huge supporter of women in tech, helping to build networks within Northern Trust, as well as working with external initiatives. She...

How we pay for goods and services has undergone many step changes over the years... and we are currently in the midst of another one.

In this episode of She Talks Tech, we hear from Jason Maude - the Chief Technology Advocate at Starling Bank - outlines several forces at play in the industry, and looks at where a combination of these forces could lead.

He examines;

-  increased consumer demand for convenience and control over the payment schemes,

-  forces within the industry that are attempting to drive prices down

In this special episode of She Talks Tech, sponsored by PA Consulting, we delve into male allyship – why it’s so important, what it looks like and how we can be allies to each other.
PA Consulting is a leading consultancy organisation that partner with market leaders, disruptors and innovators to move the world forward.
Joining us from PA Consulting today is James Edwards, Technical Director & Managing Consultant; Jiten Kachhela, Global Head of Digital; Andrew Earnshaw, Digital Healthcare Expert & Partner; and Claudia Pellegrino, Senior Agile Consultant.
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In this session of She Talks Tech, Cheryl Stevens, Digital Director of Shared Channel Experience at DWP, describes how her department is leading the transformation of simplified experiences for colleagues and customers driven by life events and other user needs, regardless of channel or service line., and how this enables safe, efficient, inclusive and consistent journeys across DWP.
 
If you want to find out more about Cheryl – you can connect with her on Linked-in.

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A career in software engineering can open a lot of exciting doors for anyone, with it being one of the fastest-growing areas in the digital sector. 
Today on She Talks Tech, DWP Digital software engineers Chloe, Shivangi and Beth will share their journeys into tech. They discuss what a day-in-the-life of a software engineer looks like, as well as the different career paths into this field. They’ll also cover the difference between front-end and back-end, popular programming languages, and the use of API’s. Not to mention top tips to kick start your career in software engineering.
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In this episode of She Talks Tech, we hear about self promotion from Priya Sodha - Founder and CEO of Innergem. 
Why should we self promote! Because if no one ever hears your story, how can the open doors of opportunity for you. Self promotion isn’t about bragging or boasting, it is about the confidence to put your hand us and articulate what you are capable of!  In this session, Priya helps us understand the art of self promotion and the impact it can have on your career.  What are you waiting for, it is time to toot your...

In this episode of She Talks Tech we hear from Anna Matson – a Vice President at Northern Trust who specialises in Market Advocacy & Innovation Research.
Anna gives us an introduction to Cryptocurrencies by explaining what they are, how they have developed over time, and why they are attracting so much attention. In particular, she explains some of the institutional interest, and the adoption of crypto into investment portfolios. Anna also provides some of her own thoughts on what life might look like as Crypto develops in to an asset class. She also explains the impact of regulatory frameworks and in...

Today, we hear from Rabi Atiti - Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager for Flutter International, about her extensive remit across multiple continents, and ask her about the inspirations that led her to pursue a career in ED&I. 

Rabi also reflects on cultural differences she had to adapt to upon arriving in the UK, and how she has paid the kindness she received forward throughout her career. She also discusses the importance of giving back, and engaging in voluntary roles outside of work.
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In this episode of She Talks Tech we hear from Suzi McAlpine -  Leadership Development Specialist, and author of the bestselling book Beyond Burnout: How to Spot It, Stop It, and Stamp It Out.
Drawing on her own first-hand experience, research and concepts from the book, Suzie explains what burnout is, who is most at risk, and how to spot the main warning signs and symptoms. She also gives us four great strategies to address burnout, whether at an individual, as a leader or at an organisational level.

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In this episode of She Talks Tech, we hear from Dr Kathryn O’Donnell - the COO at In-Space Missions Ltd. 

Kathryn explains how space tech is creating a positive impact across the world.  For example climate change and sustainability; defence and law enforcement. In this session Kathryn also talks about the variety of tech skills required to transition into a career in Space Tech. Are you ready for your career to take off in the world of space tech? Listen in and Kathryn will tell you how.

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In this episode of She Talks Tech, we hear from Sue Griffin – Head of User Support Services AND head of Service Management Practice at DWP digital. She tells us about her career climb in the public sector, explains the scope of her role as DWP, and shares what it is like to run very large teams. We also discuss the skills required to work UX and how DWP are leading the way with innovation in this space. If you want to find out more about Sue – you can connect with her on Linked-in. Subscribe, rate the podcast and give it a 5...

Today, Julia speaks to Mitra Roknabadi, the VP and Global Head of Marketing at Openfin - the operating system for finance.

Mitra shares her own journey from luxury retail into the fintech industry, as well as insights from Open’s US and UK research about why employees are leaving organisations that are not investing in software applications, and how Openfin is supporting corporate transformation at scale.
If you want to find out more about Julia – you can connect with her on Linked-in.

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Today we hear from Shelley Archambeau – CEO, Silicon Valley Leader, Author & Board Member for Verizon, Nordstrom, Roper Technologies and Okta Inc.
Shelley’s shares some of her experiences from an expansive tech career, as well as why she believes success in life and work lies within your ability to plan. 
Shelly provides tangible strategies for finding your courage, learning to be uncomfortable, eliminating your imposter syndrome, taking risks and exercising those all important career muscles.
If you want to find out more about Shelley – you can connect with her on Linked-in.

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Today we hear from Dr. Pippa Malmgren – a Former Presidential advisor and a prominent public speaker who co-founded H Robotics. 
Pippa shares her predictions for the future economy, and how tech will play a pivotal role. She explains her belief that we are seeing a huge boost of capital for entrepreneurs and how the pandemic will lead to incredible opportunities for businesses as we build back better. 
Pippa also shares her expertise on Drones, as a former CEO of a drone company and provides some amazing insights into the journey of drones since 1946, and electric cars in the 1800’s. 

Today we hear from Emma Shute and Jenny Pollock, the Directors and Coaches at ‘Women at Work’.
Emma and Jenny give us an introduction to resilience - and the concept that resilience is something we ‘do’ rather than something we ‘have’, therefore something we can learn to build.
This is a practical and inspiring session that will give you the opportunity to understand and take away resilience coaching tools to help you and those around you to deal with the setbacks and challenges that we all experience in work and life. 
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Today we hear from Dominique, a Humanity Champion and Founder at neuro@work.
Dominique explains that our brains got their last major hardware update over 200,000 years ago, and are still getting used to the different elements that come with interacting virtually. She explores ways we can support our brains in being their best in a virtual setting, with a particular focus on best ways to use tech for collaboration with teams and clients.
If you want to find out more about Dominique – you can connect with her on Linked-in.

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Today we hear from Joelle Boutar, a researcher in Quantum Physics at Crypto Quantique. 
Joelle tells us all about the 3 broad categories for Quantum Technologies: quantum computing, quantum communication, and quantum sensing and imaging - and their possible future applications. 
If you want to find out more about Joelle – you can connect with her on Linked-in.

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Today we hear from Mairi McHaffie – a Personal Impact Expert & CEO of ‘Scene Change Creative Consultants’. 
She tells us that if you have a brain - you have bias – and that our brains instinctively categorise people using quickly observed criteria. It’s part of our “fight or flight” chimp brain that has been useful since our primitive days to allow us to differentiate between friend or foe. 
The disadvantage of this is that it can lead us to make assumptions and decisions about others based on those biases. This result is a tendency to rely on stereotypes, even if we consciousl...

Today we hear from Rachel Cassidy, Senior Vice President of Global Channel and Cloud at SUSE.

Rachel explores the new technological landscape that’s formed over the last year since the Covid-19 pandemic, bringing forth into sharper focus the agility and flexibility that cloud and open source technologies deliver.

With examples from the worlds of retail, autonomous vehicles and video games, Rachel demystifies these exciting technologies.

If you want to find out more about Rachel - you can connect with her on Linked In.
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Today we hear from Liz Ashall-Payne, Co-founder and CEO of ORCHA, the world's leading provider of digital health accreditation and distribution services.

Liz discusses the importance of health app evaluation and accreditation, including the most important factors to consider when developing your own health app.

Liz will also share some of her founding story, including how ORCHA came to be and her journey growing the business.

If you want to find out more about Liz - you can connect with her on Linked In.
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Today we hear from Beckie Taylor, CEO of Tech Returners. 

Beckie explains why it’s a gap in thinking that’s causing businesses not to employ enough women in tech – and how they can change this by investing in the untapped potential of the returner market. 

If you want to find out more about Beckie - you can connect with her on Linked In.
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Today we hear from Charlene Hunter, Founder and CEO of Coding Black Females.

Charlene talks about the growth of the Coding Black Females community and the importance of this community in teaching new technical skills to people at all levels.

Charlene explores how you too can grow your own community, how you can create tech programmes and the impact of running technical programmes.

If you want to find out more about Charlene - you can connect with her on Linked In.
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Today we hear from June Sarpong OBE – OBE, TV Presenter, Diversity Expert & Award-Winning Author. She has worked extensively with HRH Prince Charles as an ambassador for the Prince’s Trust, whilst campaigning for The One and Produce (RED). June was awarded an MBE in 2007 for her services to broadcasting and charity, making her one of the youngest people ever to receive an MBE. June was later awarded an OBE in the 2020 New Years’ Honours List.

June shares outstanding advice on how to be resilient in your career, how companies need to be more inclusive and nurture their diverse talent...

Today we hear from Emma Kendrew, Cloud, Infrastructure & Engineering Lead atAccenture Technology UKI.

Emma Kendrew will take a look at how the Covid-19 pandemic has propelled years worth of technological transformation, catapulting us into the future. As we now emerge from the crisis Emma considered the new set of realities we face during this extraordinary moment of change.

Exploring what this change will mean for our future, Emma will discuss how the democratisation of technology can empower all of us to be agents of innovation and change, shaping our world for the better.

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In this episode of She Talks Tech we hear from the Minister of State for Digital and Culture in the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Caroline Dineage.

Covid-19 has re-shaped our world entirely, not least with our relationship with digital technology. Caroline discusses how the UK has heavily invested in digitalisation during the pandemic and how our government intends to use this growth to continue to be world leaders in the tech industry.

With insight into how the UK government will ensure growth with new tech focused programmes in schools and balancing the gender...

Today we hear from the multi award winning Dr Rashada Harry. 

Rashada discusses her rise as a woman in tech, whilst touching on the importance of paying forward your passion for technology to support future generations who’re interested in pursuing careers in STEM.

Rashada shares her own career journey from working at Vodafone to AWS and how she founded the incredible social enterprise, Your Future, Your Ambition.  

If you want to find out more about Rashada– you can connect with her on Linked-in.

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Today we hear from Senior Lecturer in Social and Cultural Artificial Intelligence at King's College London, Kate Devlin.

In a world that rewards fast innovation Kate intends to explore how we can remain responsible. 

With discussions on ethical development, biases in the tech industry and the power of transparency, Kate exposes the risks of speaking out and considers where women in the tech industry can go to seek change.

If you want to find out more about Kate– you can connect with her on Linked-in

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This episode is the 4th of an AWS special series of the “she talks tech” podcast. The objective of these podcasts is to demonstrate how Cloud technology is helping transform many industries like Retail, Financial Services or even Sports. But we also want to hear from the women behind these stories who are enabling these transformations to understand what they do day to day and how they got into working in technology.

In this episode, Anna, Artificial Intelligence Specialist Solutions Architect, AWS, and Mia, Machine Learning Specialist Solutions Architect, AWS, will share with you their story about Natural Lang...