Women In Technology Spotlight

by Ronke Babajide

A space where I talk to women working in IT across the spectrum of different roles. We will discuss our career journey, visions, obstacles, roles, our views on the industry, what we love and why we are here to stay

Podcast episodes

  • Season 3

  • Margarita Misheva - digitale Mutmacherin

    Margarita Misheva - digitale Mutmacherin

    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

    Dr. Anna Fedorova - Senior IT Business Consultant

    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

    Rania Wazir - Co-founder & CTO, leiwand.ai

    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

    Pat Muoio - Partner, Sinewave Ventures

    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

    Hinada Neiron - VP, Global Marketing

    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.