Empowering Women in Engineering: The Spanish Perspective: AWS Ambassador Japan Meetup Event with NTTDATA 2nd Nov 2023

an enlightening presentation shedding light on empowering women in engineering, focusing specifically on the Spanish perspective. This event, hosted in collaboration with AWS Japan and NTTDATA, aims to explore and celebrate the pivotal role of women in engineering within the dynamic landscape of Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Through this presentation, delve into the remarkable journeys and contributions of Spanish women in engineering, showcasing their achievements, challenges overcome, and successes within the AWS framework. Discover how AWS has become a transformative platform, empowering and nurturing diversity in engineering by amplifying the voices and accomplishments of women professionals.

This presentation will highlight the unique experiences and insights of female engineers from Spain, providing valuable perspectives on leveraging AWS tools and resources to drive innovation, overcome barriers, and cultivate an inclusive environment within the tech industry.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of an engaging discourse that celebrates the achievements of women in engineering, specifically focusing on the Spanish narrative within AWS, at the AWS Ambassador Japan Meetup Event with NTTDATA. Join us in this collaborative journey towards empowering and inspiring the future generation of female engineers.

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1. Empowering Women in Engineering: The Spanish Perspective AWS Ambassador Japan Meetup Event with NTTDATA 2nd Nov 2023 Irene Aguilar NTTDATA Spain
2. 2 ➢ Spanish Current Landscape ➢ NTTDATA Spain’s Initiatives ➢ My Journey to becoming an AWS Ambassador ➢ Future aspirations in IT Empowering Women in Engineering: The Perspective in Spain
3. Spanish Current Landscape: What challenges do you face for a female engineer each countries?
4. Current situation
5. Current situation 60% of applicants with higher degree in one of the main job search portal in Spain are women. Only 2% of female applicants come from engineering and technical fields.
6. Current situation
7. Current situation “Social stereotypes and their own underestimation led girls to believe they are less well suited for STEM careers”
8. Current situation “Currently, only 20% of engineers in Spain are women”
9. Current situation More female role models in textbooks
10. Current situation 47% of students in science and technology high school streams are women according to ‘Equality in Figures 2020′ report.
11. Current situation “The number of female workers in the technology sector is growing, although few reach executive positions.” Only 12% of the female population is studying computer science or technology, compared to the European average of 20%. “Only 12% of Spanish women run technology companies” Currently, female enrolments in STEM studies account for 35% of all STEM students. “Only one in six IT specialists and one in three science, technology, engineering and mathematics graduates are women, according to the 4th 'Employability and Digital Talent 2021' study.” 47% of students in science and technology high school streams are women according to ‘Equality in Figures 2020′ report.
12. Empowering Women in Engineering: NTTDATA Spain Initiatives
13. NTTDATA Spain
14. For NTT DATA, diversity is a strength and is nurtured through creating an inclusive, safe and fair environment. To develop this vision, we have a global policy and an internal strategy that develops it. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN NTT DATA EMEAL Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy Commitment to ensuring the freedom to exercise and display uniqueness, creating a safe place to do so and offering equal opportunities for all people in a fair manner. "If you don't consciously include, you are unconsciously excluding". Equity/Women Hidden Talents Generations Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation / LGTBIQA+ Interculturality Family, well-being and work-life balance
15. AWARENESS AND INCLUSIVE CULTURE DIVERSITY TALKS & LOCAL INITIATIVES CREATION AND DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE AWARENESS-RAISING CONTENT Clica aquí para ver el video
16. Equity/Women OUR PURPOSE: to achieve gender equality and to be the company of reference for STEM women. The one they choose at the end of their studies and in which they develop in the long term. FOCUS OF ACTION: ✓ Boosting female talent in the Executive Team ✓ Attracting new female talent. ✓ Elimination of bias in any People procedure. ✓ Promote gender equality measures. SUMMARY OF INITIATIVES IN THE GENDER PILLAR • Programmes to promote female talent in the Executive Team: “WomenTogether”, “Promociona” and “Plan Directoras”. • WoMen Network ecosystem of diversity, equity and inclusion • Recruiting and Employer Branding strategy • Promotion of female talent in middle management categories • Review of core processes with a gender perspective • New Equality Plan 2022-2026 ✓ 50% increase in female Director applications compared to FY19 (15% to 32%). ✓ Awareness of unconscious bias in 40% of female managers.. Actions and results:
17. 18 Areas of action included in the equality plan 2022-2026 Access to employment Professional promotion Training Remuneration Under- representation of women Reconciliation Occupational health Prevention of harassment Awareness raising Gender-based violence
18. 19 At school In adolescence At university In professional life At NTT Data, we have a big commitment: Working to make female talent go far!
19. WomenTogether is a program that drives the development of executive female talent at NTT DATA, aimed at women within the company on their path to top executive positions. High-potential managers receive training, self-awareness tools, and strength enhancement. Simultaneously, Partners, as mentors, broaden their understanding of diversity, gain firsthand experiences, and challenge gender biases and stereotypes. Goals: WOMENTOGETHER 1. Supporting the professional growth of women in the executive team and reduction of the gender gap in senior leadership. 2. Combating barriers, stereotypes, and gender biases. 3. Creating a network of reference women within the company. 4. Promoting a space for learning and discussion to gather feedback from women's experiences within the company.
20. NTT DATA receives the “Empowering Women’s Talent” seal for its commitment to the development of female talent
21. Empowering Women in Engineering: My Journey to becoming an AWS Ambassador
22. 23 My Journey
23. 24 My Journey
24. 25 My Journey
25. Empowering Women in Engineering: Future aspirations in IT
26. What kind of engineer life will we want to spend for the future! 27
27. I have a dream
28. 29 "I have a dream where conversations about diversity and inclusion are no longer necessary. Everyone, regardless of their background or gender, has equal opportunities. It is a future where diversity is the norm. This dream inspires my work, and I am dedicated to making it a reality in the tech world.”
29. Thank you!