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WiBD Berlin Chapter Interview with Meyyar Palaniappan | Women in Big Data
When data becomes the new currency and algorithms shape business decisions, representation matters more than ever. Yet women make up just 28% of the global tech workforce—a statistic that Meyyar Palaniappan is actively working to change. As a cloud expert, speaker, founder, and Director of Women in Big Data Munich, she's building bridges between technical
WiBD Munich x SAP & AWS: A Powerful Night of Community and Cloud Sustainability | Women in Big Data
Picture this: Over 80 women from diverse industries, companies, and career stages gathering after a full day of work or study—not just to network, but to connect deeply, support one another, and learn. Real talk. Real people. That’s the kind of energy that filled the flagship building of SAP Labs Campus Munich during our latest
WiBD Bay Area – Mastering the Job Search | Women in Big Data
What an incredible "Mastering the Job Search" event this past Thursday, June 26, with Women in Big Data Bay Area! A virtual session hearing recruiter tips on how to get the resume to the next round as well as hiring managers interview advice. A massive thank you to everyone who joined us to level up
WiBD Online Chapter Webinar – Unlock Your Potential: Goal-Setting for Success | Women in Big Data
In this insightful and practical session on July 16 2025, Dr. Jessica Brown, offered a powerful reset on how to approach goals with more clarity, intention, and follow-through. Grounded in the OKR (Objectives and Key Results) methodology, it emphasized the shift from setting broad resolutions to creating focused, measurable, and purpose-driven outcomes. A key insight
Netlight CodePub x Women in Big Data Munich: A Night to Remember! | Women in Big Data
July 3rd evening brought together an amazing community of women and non-binary folks in tech at Netlight Munich, and wow - the conversations, connections, and creativity that filled the room were absolutely electric! 🔥 What made this night so special: 💡 Eye-Opening Moments: Anna Kikesheva 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 brought fresh perspectives on intersectionality and yapping, that sparked important conversations
WiBD Poland – Virtual Speed Mentoring Event | Women in Big Data
On June 26th we hosted our inaugural and super inspiring 2-hour virtual speed mentoring session, bringing together fantastic mentors and eager mentees from diverse backgrounds. Each mentee had the opportunity to connect with three mentors, gaining personalized insights on careers in Big Data, AI, and Data Science. The event kicked off with a panel discussion tackling four key questions, followed by
Agentic AI in Industrial Settings – WiBD Munich | Women in Big Data
An incredible event hosted by Women in Big Data Munich and Siemens yesterday in Munich & Lissabon! We delved into the fascinating world of Agentic AI. The opening from Siemens Financial Services' CIO David Vorih, as well as the presentations from our guest speakers Dr. Florian Thamm & Lilia Grasso were both insightful and inspiring, covering
Women in Big Data NRW x Thoughtworks event | Women in Big Data
Still feeling inspired after Women in Big Data NRW x Thoughtworks event in Cologne in May'25! A big thank you to our incredible speakers, our fantastic hosts Eylem B. & Daniela Jäkel at Thoughtworks, and everyone who showed up to make it such a great evening. Inna Zykova gave us a deep dive into the
Future of AI: What We Learned at the Databricks AI Summit by WiBD Bay Area | Women in Big Data
Databricks AI Summit: Our Chapter's Takeaways on the Future of AI! What an incredible few days at the Databricks AI Summit! Several Women in Big Data Bay Area chapter members were thrilled to attend and witness the groundbreaking innovations shaping the future of data and AI. As a key partner for our organization, Databricks truly
Winter Hackathon 2025 – Closing Session | Women in Big Data
On May 23rd, WiBD successfully concluded its Winter Hackathon under the leadership of WiBD Global Hackathon Director Rupa Gangatirkar and Technical Advisor Stuti Patel. Rupa, an AI/ML Solution Architect and Senior Data Scientist at Siemens championed the program and served as the primary organizer and Stuti, Lead Data Scientist at Samsung provided technical guidance and
Winter Hackathon 2025 – Team DataDivas (DataCamp Donates Scholars) | Women in Big Data
DataDivas team members Ann Lam, Jasmin Rafi, and Vicky Yan entered WiBD Winter Hackathon following their successful completion of WiBD's transformative education and professional development program through Datacamp Donates, a program designed to equip motivated candidates with essential data science competencies through the Datacamp learning platform. They were mentored by industry experts Ravi Condamoor and
Navigating Career Journey – NorthWest Chapter Speed Mentoring with Industry Leaders | Women in Big Data
On April 30th, 2025, the Women in Big Data (WiBD) Northwest Chapter hosted a dynamic virtual Speed Mentoring session, bringing together aspiring professionals and accomplished leaders from the tech and data industries. This event served as an inspiring space for career exploration, knowledge sharing, and meaningful networking. Event Overview The Speed Mentoring format was designed
Women in Big Data Bay Area Lightning Talks | Women in Big Data
The Women in Big Data Bay Area Lightning Talks are a must-attend for professionals seeking cutting-edge insights, technical deep dives, and real-world expertise from industry leaders. Our events foster inclusive discussions—welcoming men and women alike—to build a diverse, collaborative tech community. Key Takeaways from Saturday's round of Lightning Talks on May 17 2025: 🚀 LLM
20. Friendship & Career Growth – A Talk With Surekha Reddy (Cognogent) & Aruna Nadesan (Exponential AI) | Women in Big Data
In this Women In Big Data Podcast episode, Surekha Reddy and Aruna Nadesan talk with host Desiree Timmermans about Friendship and Career Growth, and how this can enhance your professional and personal journey.
The Power of AI in Communication and Data | Women in Big Data
What an incredible event we had this week! The energy was electric, the insights profound, and the connections meaningful. A heartfelt thank you to our brilliant speakers and all participants who made this possible! The Power of AI in Communication and Data In collaboration with Grammarly, we facilitated a dynamic conversation exploring how AI is
How to Give Yourself a $940,000 Raise — Insights from Caroline Tanis | Women in Big Data
At a recent virtual event for the Women in Big Data chapter, Caroline Tanis shared an eye-opening statistic. Women can lose out on approximately $940,000 over the course of a 40-year career compared to white men. This number highlights the reality of the gender wealth gap, and Caroline’s talk was about what we can do
Navigating the Modern Job Search: Practical Tips from Sonali Pagade | Women in Big Data
Introduction We recently had the pleasure of having Sonali Pagade, our Pacific Northwest (PNW) co-chair, share her job search journey with the Pacific Phoenixes 2025 cohort. After navigating the challenging job market last year, Sonali successfully secured offers and wanted to pass along the practical strategies that worked for her. Here's a summary of her
From Data to Direction: Journeys into Senior Leadership | Women in Big Data
A heartfelt thank you to the four outstanding senior technology leaders, Josephine Porrazzo, PhD, Surekha Reddy, Aruna Nadesan and Diane Chan, PMP, CSM, SA, who joined us on April 15 as guest speakers for the Women in Big Data Senior Technology Circle peer group session! In a lively and thought-provoking conversation, our guest panelists shared
Amplifying Women’s Voices in Data Leadership workshop co-hosted by Women in Big Data Berlin and Thoughtworks | Women in Big Data
A big thank you to everyone who joined us for the “Amplifying Women’s Voices in Data Leadership” workshop co-hosted by Women in Big Data Berlin and Thoughtworks. Together with participants we explored what it truly means to lead with confidence in the data space. The room was filled with vibrant conversations, practical learning, and authentic
WiBD DC Donates : The Future of Data Work: What’s Next and How to Stay Ahead | Women in Big Data
Session started with an overview of Women in Big Data (WiBD), an organization celebrating its 10th anniversary. Starting with one chapter and 15 members in the Bay Area, WiBD has expanded to over 50 chapters across multiple continents. The organization's mission is to foster careers and develop women leaders in the data field, focusing on
Pacific Phoenixes 2025: A Journey of Transformation and Community | Women in Big Data
On May 16th 2025, we celebrated the conclusion of the Pacific Phoenixes 2025 returnship program—a 10-week journey that transformed 25 professionals re-entering or pivoting into the data field into a thriving community of future data leaders. Program Impact by the Numbers 805,793 XP points accumulated on DataCamp 960 total hours of dedicated learning 5 participants
Kick start your tech career – interview with Victoria Riess | Women in Big Data
“This is our chance to solve this crisis by driving change across the corporate world”, Victoria Riess. Victoria Riess, MBA has a track record as a women leader in tech and over twelve years of leadership experience in general management, digital strategy consulting and corporate strategy on digital transformation. Today she is a Senior Strategy Leader,
Breaking Barriers in Data Science: Women in Big Data and the Data Science Society at Berkeley Team Up to Develop Leaders | Women in Big Data
By: DSS — Sandya Wijaya, Su Min Park | WIBD — Radhika Rangarajan, Deborah Sgro , Elaine Kwok, Shala Arshi, Tina Tang In the spirit of Women's History Month, Women in Big Data (WiBD), the global women in tech organization that promotes diversity and inclusivity in the big data and analytics industry, proudly announced a
Conversation with Theresa Kushner | Women in Big Data
We are happy and honored to shine an extra bright spotlight on Women in Big Data Board member Theresa Kushner and her incredible career journey, her advice, her support of women and a lot more. She has story to tell. You will be amazed! WiBD: Who is Theresa Kushner? Theresa Kushner is a data-vangelist. That’s
Mentoring Women in Big Data: A European Perspective | Women in Big Data
Colleen Arend, Principal Online Marketing Manager for One Data and volunteer for Women in Big Data Munich. Meet Laura Traverso, a Principal AI Solution Architect at One Data. With a background in mathematics and a passion for data and technology, she has built a successful career in the field of big data. Laura uses 5
Python-AI-ML Workshop | Women in Big Data
Women in Big Data Northwest chapter hosted a Python-AI-ML workshop, this Data Science hands-on workshop focused on Data Science Life Cycle concepts, Python, and AI/ML technical skills. Participants gained and were empowered with Data Science technical skills with hands-on training in Python, data acquisition and understanding, Machine learning, Artificial Intelligence modeling, usage examples, and take-home
WiBD Berlin Interview with Regina Umbach | Women in Big Data
By: Aliya Borandbayeva, Katarzyna Stoltmann, Oksana Rasskazova Women in Big Data Berlin chapter kicked off 2023 with the plan for a series of interviews with amazing women who are transforming the tech industry in Europe and globally. The first guest was Regina Umbach, a Director DACH, Telco, Utilities at Meta. Regina is one of those inspirational
AI for Everyone: Challenges and Opportunities for AI Software and Hardware at Scale – Women in Big Data
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Positive Intelligence – 9 Ways We Self Sabotage – Women in Big Data
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New WiBD Chapter at JSS Academy of Technical Education – Women in Big Data
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Let’s get to know… Naomi Molefe, WiBD South Africa Chapter Director and a Member of Global Exec Committee. – Women in Big Data
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Let’s get to know… Sowmya Moni, WiBD India Chapter Director and a Member of Global Exec Committee – Women in Big Data
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The 5 C’s: How to have the Best Career of Your Life using Courage, Creativity, Curiosity, Confidence, and Communication – Women in Big Data
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