Woman's path into the IT world

Women in tech who are working in different roles are sharing their experience and passion for IT

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1. Woman's path into the IT world
3. Agenda 18:30 - 19:30 Personal stories from 4 speakers: ◦ Daria Golub ◦ Margarita Gubanova ◦ Isha Mehla ◦ Irina Barsky 19:30 - 20:00 Break 20:00 - 20:45 Open discussion and Q&A session ◦ Salma De Graaf ◦ Speakers 20:45 - 21:15 Networking
4. Woman's path?
5. Daria Golub Software developer, Travix
6. My not straightforward path Software developer Entrepreneur 2008- 2011 2011 2014 2015 System analyst Customer support Sales manager Real estate agent
7. Adjust what is missing Learn Analyse market Go to interview Learning process
8. Adjust what is missed Learn Analyse market Go to interview Learning process Learn Practice
9. Adjust what is missing Learn Analyse market Go to interviews Learning process Apply Freelance Companies websites
10. Adjust what is missing Learn Analyse market Go to interview Learning process
11. Are we confident enough? © Hewlett Packard internal report
12. WHY?
14. @nano_repka dgolub
15. Margarita Gubanova Data Scientist, Qlouder
16. Table of Contents • Who am I? • Success is a continuous journey • Data science is for everyone • Questions
17. Who am I? What should I do? Do I need a degree in data science to become a developer? What is my main goal? What am I proud of?
18. Success is a continuous journey • Am I passionate about what I do? • Does it make me happy? • Am I ready to do it in the future?
20. Misconceptions about Data Scientists
21. • Believe you can do it • Be aware of the final destination • Identify the prerequisite skills • Practice over and over • Remain Connected • Don’t be afraid to make mistakes Self-education
22. Get comfortable with Python Learn data analysis, manipulation, and visualisation (e.g. Pandas) Introduction to Machine Learning (e. g. Scikit-learn) Start to practice your knowledge (Kaggle platform) Advanced Machine Learning Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Self-education
23. “If knowledge is power, curiosity is the muscle.” Thank you!
24. Isha Mehla PRODUCT OWNER - FLIGHTS COMMERCE TRAVIX
25. MY JOURNEY 2007-09 2009-2012 2013 2013-2017
26. PRODUCT OWNER Technical focus yet commercial understanding Saying ‘no’ yet making everyone happy COMMUNICATION NEGOTIATION DOMAIN EXPERTISE LEADERSHIP Stressful yet fulfilling
27. When at crossroads
29. Irina Barsky Development Manager, Travix
30. Past Found a new calling Moved to Development manager. Found my passion Discovered project management and focused my efforts on it. 1996 2000 2005 2017 University Studying Software Engineering despite the lack of “the knack". Discovering IT Using the internet, ,creating websites, building robots.
31. Present Human Connection Leadership, mentoring, coaching Give and collect ideas for continuous improvement Manage talent & growth Business acumen, industry understanding Budget management IT knowledge & understanding Cultural Diversity
32. Key Takeaway Embrace your knack and define your own path!