Explore every episode of the podcast Women In Technology Spotlight
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| Cybersecurity, Netzwerkexpertise und Teamführung – mit Alexandra Valta-Bohacek | 10 déc. 2025 | 00:29:14 | |
Heute habe ich das Vergnügen, mit Alexandra Valta-Bohacek zu sprechen. Alexandra leitet derzeit die IT Security Operations der MM Group. Dies ist nicht ihre erste verantwortungsvolle Position im Security-Bereich; bereits zuvor war sie bei namhaften Unternehmen für Security verantwortlich. Vor ihrer aktuellen Rolle war sie für die IT Network & Security Operation der PORR Group zuständig. Sie war Head of Digital Security bei Greentube und hat mehrere Jahre bei NTT Österreich die Technical Services Organisation geleitet. Bei A1 Telekom Austria war sie über sieben Jahre in verschiedenen Führungsrollen im Network-, Security- und Enterprise-Bereich tätig. Bevor sie in die Führungsebene wechselte, war sie selbst 19 Jahre als Network Engineer tätig. Sie bringt also eine breite Erfahrung in Security Operations, Netzwerk, Managed Services, Infrastruktur und Teamführung mit. Sie hat große Teams geleitet, Sicherheitsstrukturen aufgebaut und komplexe IT-Umgebungen stabilisiert. Neben ihrer beruflichen Tätigkeit engagiert sie sich als WOMENinICT Ambassador sowie als Mentorin bei Shecurity, Women4Cyber und Confare. In dieser Folge sprechen wir über ihren Werdegang, ihre Arbeit in Security Operations und darüber, was für sie gute Führung in kritischen IT-Bereichen ausmacht. | |||
| Ludmila Le Gohebel - CyberSecurity Expert | 22 oct. 2025 | 00:24:21 | |
Ludmila’s international path (Slovakia → France → Austria) shaped a career that bridges investigations, corporate IT security and entrepreneurship. We discuss how to choose a focus in cybersecurity, the role of multilingual communication, and urgent issues at the intersection of AI, social media and child safety. She shares practical advice for parents, teachers and communities—and how events and roundtables can raise meaningful awareness. | |||
| From Pen Testing to Threat Hunting - Teresa Pereira | 08 oct. 2025 | 00:27:58 | |
In this episode, we meet Teresa Pereira aka starmtp, Cyber Threat Hunter at a multinational energy company, who shares how she moved from penetration testing and red teaming into the proactive world of threat hunting. Teresa explains how her experience as an ethical hacker helps her recognize attacker behavior, detect Indicators of Compromise, and collaborate across teams to protect her organization. We also discuss the impact of AI on phishing and deepfake attacks — and why curiosity, critical thinking, and continuous learning are key to success in cybersecurity. Beyond her technical expertise, Teresa is deeply involved in the global community as OWASP Leiria co‑leader, APIsec University Ambassador, and volunteer at Women in Security and Privacy. | |||
| OT-Security und der Cyber Resilience Act – mit Dr. Bettina Thurnher | 13 août 2025 | 00:23:44 | |
In dieser Episode von Women in Technology Spotlight spreche ich mit Dr. Bettina Thurnher, Chief Information Security Officer der Zumtobel Group. Bettina nimmt uns mit auf ihre berufliche Reise – von einer kaufmännischen Ausbildung über ein Informatikstudium und eine Promotion bis hin zur obersten Sicherheitsverantwortung in einem international tätigen Unternehmen. Wir reden über die wachsende Bedeutung von Change Management in der Digitalisierung, warum OT-Security längst nicht mehr nur ein Nischenthema ist, und wie sich regulatorische Anforderungen wie der Cyber Resilience Act auf die Arbeit eines CISOs auswirken. Bettina zeigt, wie Security heute nicht mehr nur als Compliance-Aufgabe, sondern als Business Enabler verstanden werden kann. Außerdem teilt sie ihre Sicht auf die Rolle von Soft Skills in der IT-Security – von Kommunikationsstärke über Projektmanagement bis zum Umgang mit Widerständen – und warum diese Fähigkeiten in einer Führungsrolle oft wichtiger sind als tiefgehende technische Expertise. Ein inspirierendes Gespräch für alle, die mehr über den Alltag in der Informationssicherheit erfahren wollen, und für alle, die wissen möchten, wie man mit der richtigen Einstellung und Lernbereitschaft seinen Weg in die Cybersecurity finden kann. 🎧 Alle Folgen hören und abonnieren: https://rss.com/podcasts/witspotlight/ | |||
| Quantenkryptographie für die Praxis – mit Julia Dewitz Würzelberger | 30 juil. 2025 | 00:23:04 | |
In dieser Folge spricht Julia Dewitz Würzelberger über ihre Arbeit im OT Cyber Security Lab des VERBUND – und über ein Thema mit großer Zukunft: Quantenkryptographie. Was passiert, wenn Quantencomputer unsere heutigen Verschlüsselungsverfahren brechen können? Wie bereitet sich kritische Infrastruktur darauf vor? Und wie bringt man komplexe Forschung in die Praxis? 🎧 Jetzt reinhören und abonnieren: 🔗 https://rss.com/podcasts/witspotlight/ 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@womenintechnologyspotlight324 #Quantenkryptographie #CyberSecurity #KritischeInfrastruktur #OTSecurity | |||
| Annika Wägenbauer - Freelancerin Cybersecurity Redefined | 09 juil. 2025 | 00:27:22 | |
Cybersecurity neu denken – mit Annika Wägenbauer Annika Wägenbauer ist Gründerin von Cyber Security Redefined, Vice-Chair einer UN-Arbeitsgruppe und Expertin für strategische Cybersicherheit. In dieser Folge spricht sie über ihren ungewöhnlichen Weg vom Asylrecht über die Automobilbranche bis zur internationalen Cyber-Policy-Arbeit – und warum wir mehr Generalist:innen und Diversität in der Tech-Branche brauchen. 💡 Themen u. a.: – Karrierewege jenseits der Norm – Ethik, Rechtsphilosophie & KI – Awareness, Bildung & Purpose in der Cybersicherheit 🎧 Jetzt reinhören und abonnieren: 🔗 https://rss.com/podcasts/witspotlight/ 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@womenintechnologyspotlight324 #Cybersecurity #FraueninTech #Karrierewandel #WomenInTechnologySpotlight | |||
| Silvia Watzinger - Senior Project Manager, Bwin | 07 mai 2025 | 00:21:57 | |
Deutsch In dieser Folge des „Women in Technology Spotlight“ spreche ich mit Silvia Watzinger, Senior Project Managerin bei Bwin. Wir erhalten spannende Einblicke in die dynamische Welt von Online-Glücksspiel und Sportwetten, erfahren, wie Modernisierungs- und Cybersecurity-Projekte gesteuert werden und welche Herausforderungen Frauen in technischen Teams meistern. Worüber wir in dieser Folge sprechen: - Silvias Rolle bei Bwin: Initiativen in Sport-, Casino- und Gaming-Bereichen - Die Vielfalt des Angebots: von Online-Casino-Spielen bis zu Live-Sportwetten und Social-Events - Projektmanagement in heterogenen Teams: Technik, Business und Kundenservice synchronisieren - Modernisierung unter Sicherheitsaspekten: Umgang mit der Snowflake-Leakage - Ressourcen & Empfehlungen: Buchempfehlung und TED Talks von Mikko Hyppönen - Erfahrungen und Anekdoten: Gleichstellung, Women-in-Tech-Herausforderungen und Networking - Tipps für Einsteiger:innen: Projektmanagement-Grundlagen, Waterfall vs. Agile und Karrierestart Links & Ressourcen: - Bwin: https://www.bwin.com - Mikko Hyppönen (Konan): https://www.hypponen.net - Buchempfehlung: If It’s Smart, It’s Vulnerable https://www.ifitssmartitsvulnerable.com/ Abonniere den Kanal, um keine Episode zu verpassen, und hinterlasse gern einen Kommentar mit deinen Fragen an Silvia! --- English In this episode of “Women in Technology Spotlight,” I’m joined by Silvia Watzinger, Senior Project Manager at Bwin. We dive into the fast-paced world of online gaming and sports betting, explore how modernization and cybersecurity projects are managed, and discuss the challenges women face in technical teams. What we discuss in this episode: - Sylvia’s role at Bwin: Leading initiatives across sports, casino and gaming - The spectrum of offerings: From online casino and poker to live sports and social events - Project management in diverse teams: Aligning technical, business and customer-service stakeholders - Modernization under security constraints: Handling the Snowflake data-leak incident - Resources & recommendations: Book suggestion and Mikko Hyppönen’s (Konan) TED Talks - Real-world anecdotes: Gender bias, Women-in-Tech experiences and effective networking - Starter tips: Fundamentals of project management, Waterfall vs. Agile methodologies and career advice Links & Resources: - Bwin: https://www.bwin.com - Mikko Hyppönen (Konan): https://www.hypponen.net - Book recommendation: If It’s Smart, It’s Vulnerable https://www.ifitssmartitsvulnerable.com/ Subscribe for more episodes and leave your questions for Silvia in the comments! | |||
| Angela Stach - Professorin HTL Spengergasse | 30 avr. 2025 | 00:23:04 | |
Angela Stach ist seit 8 Jahren Lehrerin für Netzwerktechnik & Cybersecurity an der HTL Spengergasse, ebenda auch stellvertretende Leiterin der Cisco Academy, Gründerin der Hackerinnengruppe SpengerH4CKsen und des schulinternen Zertifizierungscenters. Außerdem e-Education-Koordinatorin, Fachgruppenleiterin, Laborkustodin, u.v.m. Bevor sie Lehrerin wurde, war sie u.a. Systemadministrator, Privatdetektivin, und Grafik/Webdesigner. Neben ihrer Unterrichtstätigkeit bietet sie auch Awareness-Trainings für Firmen an und engagiert sich ehrenamtlich als Trainerin bei Shecurity. | |||
| Dr. Sasha Cohen O’Connell - Senior Director for Cybersecurity | 02 avr. 2025 | 00:30:43 | |
Sasha Cohen O’Connell, PhD is the Senior Director for Cybersecurity Programs at Aspen Digital. Dr. O’Connell comes to Aspen from American University where she was an Executive in Residence and Senior Professorial Lecturer teaching U.S. cyber policy at the graduate and undergraduate levels and leading the graduate certificate in cyber policy and management she developed. O’Connell began her career at the FBI where she served most recently as the organization’s Chief Policy Advisory, Science and Technology and as the Section Chief of Office of National Policy for the FBI’s Deputy Director where she led policy engagement with the National Security Council on a wide breadth of issues. Among other roles, O’Connell ran the FBI’s Strategy Management Office where she led implementation of the Balanced Scorecard for the FBI’s Director. Upon leaving federal service, Dr. O’Connell was a Director in the National Security Segment of Guidehouse where she led engagements with clients in the homeland/national security space. O’Connell holds a Bachelor of Arts from Barnard College as well as an MPA and Doctorate in Public Administration from American University. | |||
| Barbara Streimelweger – Business Executive Consultant | 19 mars 2025 | 00:44:55 | |
Technologie ist unverzichtbar – doch mit ihr kommen auch Risiken. Barbara Streimelweger kennt sich aus: Nach über zehn Jahren in der ICT-Branche gründete sie ihr eigenes Unternehmen und begleitet seit mehr als 15 Jahren Unternehmen als Executive Consultant, Autorin und Mentorin. Ihr Schwerpunkt? Risiko- und Changemanagement als Schlüssel zu mehr Resilienz und Nachhaltigkeit. In dieser Episode sprechen wir darüber, wie Unternehmen Cyberrisiken erkennen und strategisch darauf reagieren können. Barbara teilt ihre Erfahrungen aus der Praxis, erklärt, warum Veränderung nicht nur unvermeidlich, sondern auch eine Chance ist, und gibt wertvolle Tipps für ein zukunftssicheres Risikomanagement. Barbaras Buch: https://www.stragere.at/publikationen-vortraege/maximale-innovation-minimales-risiko/ Barbaras LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/streimelw eger/ | |||
| Jacqueline Berger - Data Scientist | 05 mars 2025 | 00:22:48 | |
Jacqueline ist eine Data Scientist, die von ihrer früheren Karriere in der Öl- und Gasindustrie in den IT-Bereich gewechselt ist. Um eine solide Grundlage zu schaffen, schloss sie einen Bachelor-Abschluss in Informatik ab und begann in einem Cyber Defense Center zu arbeiten, um KI-Lösungen zur Unterstützung der SOC-Analysten zu entwickeln. Das aktuelle Projekt, an dem sie arbeitet, befasst sich mit dem Training eines überwachten Algorithmus für maschinelles Lernen zur Klassifizierung von bösartigem Verhalten im Netzwerk. | |||
| German - Julia Kotyza - Network Security Engineer | 29 janv. 2025 | 00:21:10 | |
Julia Kotyza ist 30 Jahre alt und Network Security Engineer bei Schoeller Network Control, spezialisiert auf SD-WAN, SSE und SASE. Sie wohnt in Vösendorf und ist ein begeisterter "Nerd", der immer auf der Suche nach neuen Herausforderungen in der IT-Welt ist. Nach der HTL vertiefte sie ihre Leidenschaft für Netzwerksicherheit und IT. In ihrer Freizeit spielt sie gerne Online Shooter oder World of Warcraft, treibt viel Sport und genießt die Zeit mit ihrem 5-jährigen Sohn. | |||
| Natalia Petrova-Korudzhiyski - Automotive Cybersecurity (German) | 15 janv. 2025 | 00:24:23 | |
Natalia Petrova-Korudzhiyski kam im Jahr 2000 nach Österreich, um Maschinenbau zu studieren. Nach ihrem Abschluss startete sie ihre Karriere als Versuchstechnikerin und entwickelte sich zur Entwicklungsingenieurin im Bereich Brennkammer und Motorbremsen weiter. Die Transformation in der Automobilindustrie brachte sie zur Automotive Cybersecurity, wo sie als CPSO maßgeblich an der Implementierung von CSMS- und TISAX-Zertifizierungen beteiligt war. Heute ist sie als Senior Business Consultant bei msg-Plaut Austria tätig. Sie unterstützt OEMs sowie Tier-1- und Tier-2-Lieferanten bei der Umsetzung von Cybersecurity-Regularien, von Gap-Analysen bis hin zu Zertifizierungen, und bringt dabei ihre Leidenschaft und Expertise in einem dynamischen Bereich ein. | |||
| Carina Hochstrasser - Expert Talk - Supply Chain Security - German | 02 oct. 2024 | 00:22:39 | |
Carina Hochstrasser ist seit 2020 wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am Logistikum der FH Oberösterreich in Steyr, wo sie im Forschungsfeld "Supply Chain Risikomanagement, Resilienz und Security" tätig ist. Seit Oktober 2023 bringt sie ihre Expertise zusätzlich als Associate im Cybersecurity & Privacy Team bei PwC Österreich am Standort Linz ein. Mit einem Bachelor in "Internationalem Logistikmanagement" und einem berufsbegleitenden Master in "Supply Chain Management" konzentriert sich Carina auf die Cybersecurity in Lieferketten. Ihr Fokus liegt darauf, wie Unternehmen jeglicher Größe ihre Lieferkette gegen Cyberangriffe schützen können und gleichzeitig sicherstellen, dass sie selbst kein Risiko für ihre Partner darstellen. | |||
| Elisabeth Gütl - Expert Talk - Cybersecurity Engineer Automotive - German | 18 sept. 2024 | 00:23:37 | |
Elisabeth Gütl ist als Cybersecurity Engineer in der Automobilbranche tätig und entwickelt mit dem Fokus auf Produkt-Cybersecurity innovative Sicherheitslösungen für den Antriebsstrang des Fahrzeugs. Als Cybersecurity Engineer schreibt sie technische Anforderungen für das Produkt und führt Risikobewertungen durch. Sie absolvierte das Bachelor- und Masterstudium Maschinenbau an der TU Wien und spricht fünf Sprachen fließend. | |||
| Barbara Klinka - Ghezzo ist Unternehmerin und Geschäftsführerin von Confare (German) | 04 sept. 2024 | 00:28:24 | |
Gemeinsam mit ihrem Mann Michael betreibt sie eine Plattform für IT-Entscheider*innen und Digitalisierungsprofis, die Confare. Mit ihrer Plattform vernetzen sie IT-Profis auf Events, im Blog und auf Social Media. Mit dem Confare #CIOSUMMITs veranstalten sie die wichtigsten IT-Management Treffpunkte im DACH-Raum und küren mit dem Confare #CIOAWARD die IT-Manager des Jahres in Österreich und der Schweiz. In der Confare Female IT-Community und dem von ihr initiierten Female IT-Mentoring unterstützen hochkarätige IT-Entscheiderinnen und weibliche CIOs aktiv Frauen, die eine Karriere in der Unternehmens-IT anstreben. | |||
| Stepahie Jakoubi - Geschäftsleiterin Strategic Partner Management, Communication & Events. (German) | 14 août 2024 | 00:41:45 | |
Heute wieder einmal eine "Where are they now" Folge. Ich spreche mit Steffi Jakoubi mit der ich schon 2021 einmal interviewt habe. Mittlerweile ist viel Wasser die Donau hinuntergeflossen. Seffi ist immer noch bei SBA Research aber mittlerweile Geschäftsleiterin Strategic Partner Management, Communication & Events. Steffi ist auch Mitbegründerin der sec4dev, einer Sicherheitskonferenz für Softwareentwickler. Sie arbeitet seit 16 Jahren bei SBA Research, wo sie als Softwareentwicklerin begonnen hat. Da sie sich leidenschaftlich für Sicherheit, Sicherheitsbewusstsein und Frauen in der IT einsetzt, ist sie Vorstandsmitglied des Vereins CSA Cyber Security Austria und leitet den Vorstand der Digitalen Stadt Wien. | |||
| German – Julia Katovsky – Managerin Stategic Projects | 17 juil. 2024 | 00:27:40 | |
Als Managerin strategischer Projekte für Aus- und Weiterbildungen im Bereich IT entwickelt Julia Katovsky mit verschiedenen Partnern innovative Konzepte, um attraktive Alternativen zu klassischen, formalen Ausbildungen zu gestalten. Damit möchte sie vor allem eines: Menschen, die sich beruflich verändern möchten, neue Perspektiven eröffnen. Vor allem die Zielgruppe der Quereinsteigerinnen liegt ihr sehr am Herzen, denn sie ist selbst studierte Kommunikations- und Medienwissenschaftlerin und möchte deshalb gerne ihre Erfahrungen weitergeben, um anderen den Einstieg in die IT-Branche zu erleichtern. Ihr großes Engagement zeigt sich auch in ihrem ehrenamtlichen Einsatz für Frauen-Netzwerke, zum Beispiel als Mitglied der WOMENinICT. Hier setzt sie sich mit ganzem Herzen dafür ein, noch mehr Frauen für die IT zu begeistern. Denn: Sich aus der gewohnten Komfortzone zu trauen beflügelt zu ungeahnten Möglichkeiten und Chancen. Nutzen müssen wir sie schon selbst. | |||
| Jennifer Culpepper - Data Analyst | 07 juin 2024 | 00:26:34 | |
Meet Jennifer Culpepper: A Journey from Economics to Data Analytics Jennifer is a passionate Data Analyst with expertise in Management and Economics. Initially drawn to a career in sales due to her strong communication abilities, Jennifer found herself captivated by data analysis. She soon realized her communication ability was equally valuable in tech, helping her explain complex results to stakeholders and clients. Her professional journey spans several countries, including the US, UAE, Switzerland, Austria and Germany. | |||
| Jacqueline Berger – Data Scientist | 13 mars 2024 | 00:27:26 | |
Welcome back to our special "Where Are They Now?" episode of the Women in Technology Spotlight. In this episode, we catch up with Jacqueline Berger, an inspiring figure who has made a significant transition from being a "data scientist in progress" to a full-fledged data scientist at Frequentis, all while juggling the roles of being a mother and a student. Dive into Jacqueline's journey as she shares the challenges and triumphs of completing her bachelor's degree, landing her dream job in the safety-critical communication domain, and how she overcame the hurdles of rejections and age disparity through resilience, visibility, and networking. Jacqueline's story is not just about personal success; it's a beacon of encouragement for women in tech, emphasizing the importance of visibility, self-promotion, and the revolutionary "I Am Remarkable" initiative. From her past as a drilling engineer to her passionate involvement in mentorship and empowering women through technology workshops, Jacqueline's narrative is a testament to the power of adaptability, continuous learning, and the pivotal role of community support in career development. Join us as Jacqueline also delves into the evolving landscape of AI and data science, sharing insights on the significance of data management, the excitement of working on the cutting edge of technology, and her aspirations for the future in a cyber defense center at a bank. Her experience underscores the importance of soft skills, business acumen, and the transformative impact of bringing diverse perspectives to technology and security. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in the dynamics of career change, the empowerment of women in STEM, and the endless possibilities that lie in the intersection of technology, data science, and personal growth. | |||
| Sigrid Uray-Esterer - co-founder, JobTwins | 01 nov. 2023 | 00:28:56 | |
Sigrid Uray-Esterer is co-founder of the job-sharing platform JobTwins and has been working together with founder Katharina Miller on the development and expansion of job-sharing in Austria since mid-2021. The two mothers of two children each are convinced that part-time work not only deserves a better image but that there is still a lot of undiscovered potential that needs to be tapped in times of labor shortages. www.jobtwins.work | |||
| Margarita Misheva - digitale Mutmacherin | 06 sept. 2023 | 00:28:48 | |
Margarita Misheva bezeichnet sich selbst als digitale Mutmacherin. Sie unterstützt vor allem Frauen dabei sich auf den Weg in die digitale Zukunft zu begeben. Die digitale Transformation eröffnet unzählige Möglichkeiten, die es zu entdecken und zu nutzen gilt. Um den digitalen Wandel als Unternehmer:in aktiv mitzugestalten, ist es entscheidend, Veränderungen zu verstehen und sie als Chance zu begreifen. In ihrer Rolle als IT-Dienstleisterin und digitale Strategie-Beraterin ist es ihre Leidenschaft, neue Denkweisen zu erforschen und technische Lösungen für Ein-Personen-Unternehmen (EPU) im Bereich der digitalen Transformation zu finden. Mit Mut, Freude und technischem Verstand steht sue ihren Klient:innen zur Seite und fungiert als digitale Mutmacherin, um sie zu stärken und zu inspirieren - so wirkungsvoll wie ein guter Espresso. | |||
| Dr. Anna Fedorova - Senior IT Business Consultant | 02 août 2023 | 00:19:45 | |
Dr. Anna Fedorova, is a Senior IT Business Consultant at Senacor Technologies, a German consulting company that drives big-scale digital transformation in different large enterprises in such domains as banking, insurance, and automotive. She grew up in Ukraine, where she started her academic path, obtaining a double Master's degree in material science in Kyiv and Magdeburg, Germany. She later continued the scientific track with a Ph.D. in material science. After working for some years in IT consulting dealing with different projects around data modeling, transformation, and storage, she decided to go back to school to acquire another degree in Data Science, which she finished recently. Anna is passionate about the current development in the field of AI and especially such topics as AI ethics and algorithms' fairness. She lately wrote her Master's thesis about team diversity in scientific publications about gender bias, and in her free time, she works on personal projects that apply data science tools for research purposes. | |||
| Rania Wazir - Co-founder & CTO, leiwand.ai | 19 juil. 2023 | 00:28:23 | |
In this podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of AI and data science with Rania Wazir, an accomplished mathematician and expert in the field. As co-founder and CTO of leiwand.ai, a startup promoting trustworthy AI solutions, Rania shares her insights on the importance of developing and implementing reliable AI technologies for organizations and businesses. With her extensive knowledge in natural language processing, social media monitoring, and trustworthy AI, she offers valuable expertise and talks about her involvement in various research and development projects related to building trust in AI systems. In addition, Rania's active involvement in international standards bodies such as ISO /IEC and CEN /CENELEC demonstrates her commitment to shaping the future of AI on a global scale. Join us to experience the incredible work Rania Wazir is doing to pave the way for ethical and responsible AI applications and learn more about her contributions to various data-for-good initiatives. | |||
| Pat Muoio - Partner, Sinewave Ventures | 31 mai 2023 | 00:24:33 | |
Pat Muoio is a seasoned technology professional and partner at Sinewave Ventures. With a diverse background that began in philosophy, Pat embarked on a career that led her to the U.S. intelligence community, where she discovered her passion for technology and problem-solving. She excelled as a crypto analyst, delving into the world of code-breaking and complex analysis. Pat's natural curiosity and drive to improve led her to become a self-taught programmer, utilizing technology as a powerful tool for analytical work. Over the years, her expertise expanded to encompass various aspects of computing, research, and leadership roles. Recognizing the need for collaboration between the government, commercial sector, and academia, Pat made a transition to venture capital. Joining Sinewave Ventures, she became a partner with a vision to invest in and support commercial companies in their pursuit of government customers. Pat's insights and expertise in cybersecurity have been invaluable, as she witnessed the field evolve and shift towards more systemic and internally focused approaches to security. Throughout her career, Pat has been a staunch advocate for increasing the presence of women in technology, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking, continuous learning, and effective communication in the workplace. With her wealth of experience and dedication to advancing the tech industry, Pat Muoio continues to make a lasting impact on the field of technology. | |||
| Hinada Neiron - VP, Global Marketing | 19 avr. 2023 | 00:23:48 | |
Welcome to the Women in Technology Spotlight podcast, where we showcase the accomplishments of women making a difference in the tech industry. Today we have an extraordinary woman as our guest who has been in the tech industry for over two decades and specializes in SaaS and B2B marketing. She's an expert in enterprise marketing, has integrated agile methodologies into non-technical disciplines, and is an advocate for Diversity and Inclusion and Women in Tech. Our guest is currently VP Global Marketing at Kubermatic, where she brings her extensive knowledge and experience to lead their marketing efforts. Prior to joining Kubermatic, she held several key positions at well-known tech companies such as VMware Tanzu, Pivotal & Cloudera. In addition to her impressive professional background, she's also the author of the newsletter "Shortcutting the Lead Funnel" In this newsletter, she shares her insights and expertise on B2B marketing strategies and tactics, providing her readers with valuable information that can help them achieve their marketing goals. We're excited to hear about her experiences in the tech industry, her passion for diversity and inclusion, and how she's managed to successfully integrate agile methodologies into non-technical disciplines. Join us as we welcome this remarkable woman to the Women in Technology Spotlight podcast. | |||
| Kasia Gora - Co-Founder & CTO SCiFi Foods | 29 mars 2023 | 00:22:24 | |
Kasia Gora, PhD. is the Co-founder and CTO of SCiFi Foods, a food tech company combining cultivated meat with plant-based ingredients to make burgers shockingly close to the taste of conventional beef. Since completing her PhD. in Biology at MIT.Kasia has spent more than a decade working at companies that harness cutting-edge science to create more sustainable solutions for some of the world's most pressing needs. Most recently, Kasia served as head of portfolio at Zymergen, focused on resource allocation for numerous R&D projects that leveraged synthetic biology to create value for external customers and internal product development. Kasia is an experienced leader in the world of science with a multi-disciplinary background in industrial fermentation and business development. She is passionate about cross-functional team development and about achieving the rapid progress necessary for startup success. Kasia lives in Berkeley, and when she's not working to create the future of meat, she can be found putting her lab skills to work in her home kitchen to create gourmet food, drinks, and desserts for friends and family, or at the local food pantry getting food to people in need. | |||
| Premal Samale - Senior Software Engineer | 15 mars 2023 | 00:20:16 | |
ENGLISH Premal Samale was born and raised in India and is now living in Silicon Valley with her husband and kid. She is a new mom and has been in tech for 8+ years. She is currently working as a Senior Software Engineer and is involved in Software Application Development with expertise in designing and implementing software modules. She is San Jose City Chair for G100 Non-profit Organization. Outside of tech, you can find her spending time with her little one. GERMAN Premal Samale wurde in Indien geboren und aufgewachsen und lebt jetzt mit ihrem Ehemann und Kind im Silicon Valley. Sie ist eine junge Mutter und arbeitet seit über 8 Jahren in der Tech-Branche. Derzeit ist sie als Senior Software Engineer tätig und beschäftigt sich mit der Entwicklung von Software-Anwendungen und hat dabei Expertise in der Gestaltung und Implementierung von Software-Modulen. Sie ist auch die San Jose City Chair für die gemeinnützige Organisation G100. Außerhalb der Tech-Branche verbringt sie gerne Zeit mit ihrem Kind. | |||
| ChatGPT Chancen und Risiken - Ethik in der Digitalen Welt - German | 14 mars 2023 | 00:50:01 | |
In diesem Expert Talk diskutieren wir die Auswirkungen von Künstlicher Intelligenz (KI), Algorithmen und Language Processing Engines auf unsere Welt. Wir werden die rasante Entwicklung bei Systemen betrachten, die im täglichen Leben mit uns kommunizieren, Informationen verarbeiten und auch neue Informationen generieren. Wir leben in einer spannenden Zeit, aber diese neuen Technologien bringen sowohl Chancen als auch Risiken. Für Unternehmen, die sich mit der Veränderung auseinandersetzen müssen, ist es wichtig zu verstehen, wie sie diese Systeme am besten einsetzen können und wo die ethischen Grenzen liegen. Wir werden uns mit Fragen wie diesen beschäftigen: ✅ Wie können uns diese Systeme unterstützen? ✅ Wo setze ich sie am besten ein? ✅ Wie sollte ich sie nicht verwenden? ✅ Wo sind die ethischen Grenzen? ✅ Welche Werte muss ich definieren und in meine Algorithmen einfließen lassen, wenn ich in der digitalen Welt mit immer mehr persönlichen Daten arbeite? Gibt es eine Grenze, die ich nicht überschreiten will, soll oder darf? Über diese spannenden Themen rede ich mit den VOESI-WOMENinICT Botschafterinnen Sabine Singer, MBA Expertin für Digitale Transformation und Digitale Ethik und mit Gabriele Bolek-Fügl Expertin für digitale Compliance und Vize Präsidentin von Women in AI Austria Ich freue mich auf eine rege Diskussion mit den Expertinnen und unserem Publikum! Wir laden alle ein, die sich für KI, Algorithmen und Language Processing Engines und vor allem für Ethik interessieren an der Diskussion teilzunehmen. Ihashtag#artificialintelligence hashtag#Algorithmen hashtag#chatgpt hashtag#AI hashtag#Ethik hashtag#Digitalisierung | |||
| Heidrun Walker - Director Of Systems Engineering - German | 01 mars 2023 | 00:24:04 | |
DISCLAIMER: This episode is recorded in German. ENGLISH: I had a conversation with Heidrun, a highly experienced IT professional with over 20 years of experience in presales and business development positions. As the Director of Systems Engineering at Nutanix in Central Europe, she leads a talented team of system engineers. With a background in computer science, Heidrun has been responsible for the conception and architecture of modernization and consolidation projects in IT infrastructure. Her expertise in system engineering has been honed through years of experience, and she is known for her ability to design and implement innovative solutions that drive business success. Throughout her career, Heidrun has demonstrated a deep understanding of the IT industry and a passion for helping businesses leverage the latest technologies to improve their operations. Her leadership and technical expertise have helped her build successful teams and drive results for her clients. GERMAN: Diese Woche ist der Podcast auf Deutsch. Ich habe mit Heidrun Walker gesprochen, die eine hoch erfahrene IT-Expertin mit über 20 Jahren Erfahrung in Vertriebs- und Geschäftsentwicklungspositionen ist. Als Director of Systems Engineering bei Nutanix in Zentraleuropa leitet sie ein talentiertes Team von Systemingenieuren. Mit einem Hintergrund in Informatik war Heidrun für die Konzeption und Architektur von Modernisierungs- und Konsolidierungsprojekten in der IT-Infrastruktur verantwortlich. Ihre Expertise in Systemtechnik hat sie durch jahrelange Erfahrung verfeinert, und sie ist bekannt für ihre Fähigkeit, innovative Lösungen zu entwerfen und umzusetzen, die den Geschäftserfolg fördern. Im Laufe ihrer Karriere hat Heidrun ein tiefes Verständnis für die IT-Branche und eine Leidenschaft dafür gezeigt, Unternehmen dabei zu helfen, die neuesten Technologien zu nutzen, um ihre Abläufe zu verbessern. Ihre Führung und technische Expertise haben ihr geholfen, erfolgreiche Teams aufzubauen und Ergebnisse für ihre Kunden zu erzielen. | |||
| Lifting as We Climb: Launching the Black Women in Tech DACH community | 15 févr. 2023 | 00:38:27 | |
In this special episode, join us for the official launch of the Black Women in Tech DACH group! We are thrilled to launch this community to support and empower Black women in technology in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. This event will provide an opportunity to meet and connect with other Black women in tech and us and hear about our motivation for creating this group. We believe visibility is crucial for Black women in the tech industry, and we want to create a space for conversation and support. We aim to break down barriers and promote diversity and inclusiveness in the tech industry. We look forward to seeing you there! | |||
| Wuraola Oyewusi - Researcher (Data Science and Data Curation) | 08 févr. 2023 | 00:30:09 | |
Wuraola is a pharmacist and data scientist, a passionate professional committed to advancing Artificial Intelligence practice. She is currently a Researcher(Data Science and Data Curation) at Imperial College London and previously Led Research and Innovation at Data Science Nigeria. Her research interest is in Natural Language Processing and she has also been at the forefront of unstructured data application and open-source access, especially in the area of health and language. She is the Author of the Hand-on Natural Language Processing course on LinkedIn Learning, Contributed to the AI in Medicine Textbook by Springer. | |||
| Sumita Palanisamy - Director of Engineering | 25 janv. 2023 | 00:20:53 | |
Sumita is an Engineering leader with over 15+ years of experience, currently leading teams at CarGurus as an Engineering Director. She is originally from India, moved to the USA for her Master's degree, and has built her career from the ground up. She has worked in various industries including health care, Finance, Insurance and currently working in the automobile industry! She has been involved in Women who code Boston and Girls who code organizations. Technology and giving back to the community are very important to her. She is also a mom, so paving a path for the younger generation has a personal meaning for her. | |||
| Roja Boina - Engineering Senior Advisor | 11 janv. 2023 | 00:20:07 | |
As an Engineering Senior Advisor, Roja provides data-driven and strategic solutions for clients using data engineering tools and technologies such as Apache Spark, Python, Databricks, SQL, and BI tools such as Tableau on cloud platforms, including AWS. She Identifies and develops KPIs that have high-impact value for the business. She's passionate about diving deep into the data ocean, gaining insights, and using analytics for social good. She shares the knowledge and experience she has gained in her learning process through her speaking engagements and writing for well-known tech blogs. She is a chapter co-lead for Women in Data chapter and is a founding member of the Women Tech Network. Roja won the 2022 Mentor of the Year award at Women in Data. | |||
| Karima Moudoub - Business Development Manager | 14 déc. 2022 | 00:19:02 | |
Karima Moudoub is a Business Development Manager at Fortinet. Diversity and inclusion are part of her DNA, being born French to Algerian parents. She had the opportunity during her childhood in Lyon to grow up with 30 different types of foreign origins with a lot of friends who had parents born elsewhere from Cambodia to Poland or Turkey. As Senior EMEA Cloud Security BDM at Fortinet, she also has embraced cultural differences as she grew mostly interacting with North American and EMEA Business partners, employers, and colleagues to develop new businesses mostly in different parts of the world. Once she realized that it is not always obvious for people even in the workplace to overcome differences to innovate, learn and connect in order to develop the best workplace to perform and enjoy time spent together, she enrolled in associations and created her own network to contribute to share and promote a diverse and inclusive approach willing to promote careers in technology through role modeling towards students and in particular young girls or older women who are seeking career paths. She is the IAMCP EMEA D&I Lead and Women In Technology Network France Founder – part of WIT Network International. | |||
| Precious Kolawale - Dev Degree Intern & Generation Google Scholar | 07 déc. 2022 | 00:24:18 | |
Precious Kolawole is a Dev Degree Intern at Shopify, and a Generation Google Scholar. She is an adept Data Scientist, proficient in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Software Engineering for Data Science. She is particularly interested in the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare while aiming to solve some of the world's hidden healthcare problems with technology. This inspired her brief attempt to pursue an undergraduate degree in Medical Rehabilitation at Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, before her relocation to Canada to pursue a Bachelor of Computer Science (Honors) at Carleton University. You'll find Precious making funny and educating Tiktok videos in her free time, a new YouTuber and Technical Writer who can't dance to save her life. | |||
| Supreet Kaur - Data Scientist & Data Strategist | 30 nov. 2022 | 00:27:29 | |
Supreet is a Data Strategist and Data Scientist at Morgan Stanley, where she is the product owner of various AI products and is responsible for building data products. Before this role, she was a Technology and Data Science Consultant. She is also the founder of DataBuzz, a community to engage tech enthusiasts. She is an ardent writer and speaker on data science and AI topics. She is also on the advisory board for Rutgers University MBS analytics program and other organizations. She is an advocate for women in technology and a Google WomenTech Makers Ambassador. | |||
| Malika Mateva - Cyber Security Engineer | 23 nov. 2022 | 00:36:39 | |
Diese Woche wieder einmal eine Folge auf Deutsch mit einer ganz besonderen Frau: Malika Mataeva arbeitet als Cyber Security Engineer im Cyber Security Operation Center der WKO. Sie ist eines der besten Beispiele dafür dass es möglich ist jeden Berufsweg einzuschlagen wenn man ein Begeisterung für das Thema mitbringt auch wenn man sich nicht von Kindheit an für das Thema interessiert hat oder aus einem ganz anderen Hintergrund in die Technik und/oder Cybersecurity wechselt. Malika flüchtete vor 18 Jahren mit ihrem Mann aus Tschetschenien nach Österreich. Sie hat einen schwierigen Weg hinter sich: vom Flüchtling ohne Deutschkenntnisse zur Cyber-Sicherheitsexpertin bei der WKO Inhouse. In der Karenzzeit lernte sie Deutsch und begann ein Informatikstudium an der Universität Wien, als ihr drittes Kind in den Kindergarten kam. Während ihres Studiums entdeckte sie ihr Interesse für Datensicherheit und strebte eine Tätigkeit in diesem Bereich an. I hre Geschichte ist ein besonders gutes Beispiel dafür warum wir unbedingt neue Talente aus nicht traditionellen Bildungswegen fördern und rekrutieren müssen. Und sie zeigt auch auf wie wichtig Rolemodels und Repräsentation nach wie vor sind! | |||
| Margarette Joven - Staff Antivirus Analyst | 09 nov. 2022 | 00:20:26 | |
Margarette (Marga) Joven was born and raised in the Philippines and is now living in Canada with her husband and two kids. She has been in cybersecurity for more than 20 years and is currently working as a Staff Antivirus Analyst and is involved in training new analysts on how to analyze malware and how to detect them. | |||
| Bosky Mukherjee - CEO & Founder | 02 nov. 2022 | 00:39:55 | |
Meet Bosky Mukherjee CEO and founder of PMDojo. After making a highly successful career in Product at startups and Fortune 500 companies both in Vancouver and Silicon Valley Bosky founded her own company. PMDojo is a remote-first global learning community connecting product enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds, walks of life, and learning abilities to real-world career opportunities. Bosky's mission is to break down barriers and make careers in products more equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible for all irrespective of experience, background, or learning abilities. As a Product Leader and Founder of PMDojo, she helps career transitioners pivot into product roles with confidence so that they not only find their first product role but thrive in their careers. Outside of PMDojo, you can find her spending time with her little one, coaching teams on Product and Growth, and advocating for mental health. She's a mentor, and coach, and speaks at leading communities for the product including: - Women in Product - Power To Fly - Her Product Lab - Women in Tech Regatta | |||
| Khadijah Amusat - Software & Blockchain Developer | 19 oct. 2022 | 00:22:58 | |
In 2020, Khadijah Amusat made the switch from public health to technology, and she has since developed her skills by taking online courses and attending boot camps. She participates actively in more than 15 web2 and web3 communities, including Web3 Ladies, Shecode Africa, Baddies in Tech, Learn web3 Dao, Hashnode, and others. She has volunteered as a developer advocate for Coil, an online monetization startup, in addition to serving as an ambassador for Chimoney. She is presently one of the top contributors to the Lazerpay Documentation since she enjoys working on open-source projects. She likes to travel and write articles in her spare time. Frontend development, technical writing, developer relations, and blockchain development are some of her professional interests. She has experience with ReactJS, Typescript, Solidity, Polygon, Solana, Ethereum, and Webflow, among other technologies. | |||
| Chisom Elekwa - SOC Analyst (in view) | 12 oct. 2022 | 00:22:14 | |
Chisom Elekwa is an Aspiring Security Analyst from Nigeria. Student of the University of Nigeria, Nsuka where she is studying medical radiography. Her hobbies include baking, meeting people of like interests, gaining new insights and of course, she loves cyber security. She wants to become a security operations center (SOC) analyst, which for her is a very exciting adventure. Since beginning her journey, she has interned for Mastercard, the young cisco network, and is currently at Tech4Dev. | |||
| Megan Lieu - Data Scientist | 05 oct. 2022 | 00:26:11 | |
This week's role model is data scientist Megan Lieu. Megan developed a deep affinity for numbers at a young age, seeing them as a means to not only solve problems but to tell stories as well. After working in the financial sector, where she focused on business valuations and financial transaction data, she pursued a career in data science. As a Data Scientist, Megan uses her experience with Python, SQL, and R to perform product experimentation and develop reporting pipelines at Narrator. | |||
| Temitope Oladokun - Product Manager | 28 sept. 2022 | 00:26:10 | |
Temitope Oladokun, Temi for short, is Nigerian and lives in Lagos, Nigeria. Temi studied computer engineering in the northern part of Nigeria. Today, she's a Senior Technical Product Owner and has experience in managing technical products that innovate with cutting-edge technology (Computer Vision, NLP and Blockchain). As a technical product manager, she interacts with researchers, engineers, developers and scientists on a daily basis. She's also the founder of Techie Geeks, where she trains teens in hardware and programming, and also builds robotics products on a small scale. Besides technology, Temi loves to read, meet people, and discuss topics like mental health. Her favorite motto is "Undying Resilience." | |||
| Friederike Heyne - Project Manager | 21 sept. 2022 | 00:30:55 | |
Friederike Heyne studied at Heidelberg University, SoAS London and Oxford University, with her focus shifting from European Art History to Transcultural Studies with a focus on Contemporary Tibetan Art. During her studies, she was able to gather several insights into marketing as an intern and working student, which led her to join SAP after she graduated in 2018. Moving on from Product Management to SAP Women in Tech during the summer of 2020, she is now a Project Manager for the initiative. Her focus is to make sure female experts are visible at SAP but also encourage young women to join the tech industry no matter what background or training they have. | |||
| Pamela Utomakili - Information Technology Strategist | 14 sept. 2022 | 00:32:05 | |
Pamela is a Nigerian that grew up in the city of Lagos. In her early high school days, she had an interest in arts and science (specifically introductory technology). She eventually chose science and went ahead to enroll in a computer college against the norm of many of her high school colleagues who chose different careers like medicine and other popular careers at the time. Pamela continued in the computer college and attained an advanced diploma in software engineering and had to travel to Ukraine where she achieved a university degree. | |||
| Juliane (Julie) Neumann - Security Solution Engineer | 07 sept. 2022 | 00:26:06 | |
Juliane (Julie) Neumann is originally from Germany, is now living, loving and working in Spain, Barcelona. She's been in the IT industry and in technical roles for about 8 years now. If She's not about to solve a technical problem, she's probably doing yoga, enjoying nature or simply reading a good book. Being a certified Hatha Yoga instructor, she enjoys sharing her energy with other people to help them on their very own personal life journey. If she'd have to describe how she sees life, she'd use this quote: “Wherever you are, be totally there and realize that the very present moment is all you ever have.” – Eckhart Tolle | |||
| Jacqueline Berger - Drilling Engineer & Data scientist (In view - 2023) | 29 juin 2022 | 00:28:29 | |
As a drilling engineer with so many years and interesting international experiences, Jacqueline is one who seeks a new adventure in data science. Her transition into informatics and data science came after her maternity leave while working at Schlumberger. Trying to fit the experience into her "new" the world did not come easy and in search for an alternative led her to informatics and data science. In her experience of working in the oil and gas sector, a field dominated by men, she mentioned that while it was a male-dominated field, she never felt suppressed in a negative way that made her feel she was not enough. She also said that the use of pieces of machinery meant that many of the muscle works were automated and easier. About how she got attracted to data science. Jacqueline believes her interest in data science has the common denominator with her previous job as a drilling engineer, which was the use of data for analysis and description. | |||
| Jyo Shukla - Customer Success Leader and Author | 22 juin 2022 | ||
Jyo is also a speaker and she recently spoke at women in tech global conference where she highlighted the difference between customer-focused and customer-centric and why organizations should be customer-centric rather than customer-focused. Jyo is based in Sydney, Australia. She has worked in tech for the past ten years of her life and she has been obsessed with the life. She loves reading (besides the beach while she sips margaritas) and is an author of a book. As a customer success manager, Jyo ensures that both her company and customers are successful. In her role, she seeks to understand why people purchase technology and how technology helps meet their goals. Obsession (Being passionate) is a vital key to unlocking the possibilities in your career. While Jyo was in college, she recognized that coding was not her forte and she did fail at some "coding". On graduation, she was scared while on the first job, because no matter how hard she tried, coding did not come easy to her. As she was on the job she had some honest conversations and had the opportunity to gradually build her career as the customer leader that she is now. | |||
| Cindy Adem - Product Manager | 01 juin 2022 | 00:30:13 | |
Cindy Adem is a Product Manager at Instil Education and she's from Nairobi, Kenya. She started as a lawyer, and even though it was not the top choice of interest for her, she however did claim that she enjoyed having a 360-degree view of any event and preparing for the twists and turns along the way. Cindy narrates her experience of how she had to "disappoint" her parents, who expected her to be a lawyer to pursue what was in line with her passion. Although Cindy doesn't attribute a moment to be her "aha" moment to transition into tech, she remarked that she has always been driven by the need and passion to be impactful. The way she does the impact has changed over the years, she still retains the same drive of doing things that matter in the world. She's currently on a team that is trying to build a virtual learning institution for teachers and students across Africa. | |||