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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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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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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… Sowmya Moni, WiBD India Chapter Director and a Member of Global Exec Committee – 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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