Scotland Women in Technology

🚀 Ready for a Career Change? 🚀 Are you or someone you know dreaming of a career in software development but facing obstacles like:  1️⃣ Affording full-time education while working? 2️⃣ Balancing work, family, and other commitments? 3️⃣ Needing financial support? Great news! Digitay are funding part-time evening PDA courses in Software Development at Fife College, specifically for people aged 16 and older who live or work in the Tay Cities Region (Angus, Dundee, North-East Fife, and Perth & Kinross). This is your chance to advance your career with flexible learning and financial support. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! 🔗 https://www.fife.ac.uk #CareerChange #SoftwareDevelopment #FundedEducation #TayCitiesRegion #Digitay #FifeCollege #Upskill #TechCareer Kayleigh Kavanagh Ola Clark Margaret Totten Ketty Lawrence Lianne McGrory Caroline McDowall Silka Patel Lea Savage

📢 Exciting news for AI enthusiasts in Scotland! We're thrilled to announce the inaugural event of the Scotland Women in AI community, in partnership with Nine Twenty Recruitment. Join us on Wednesday, 18th September in Edinburgh for an evening of networking and insight into the world of AI. 🌟 Our featured guest speaker, Dr. Aamani Budhota, will share her experiences with "A Day in the Life of an AI Scientist." This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and expand your knowledge in this rapidly evolving field. 🎟️ Tickets for the free event are available now! Don’t miss out—secure your spot here 👉https://lnkd.in/dMd3vHXq Let’s champion and celebrate the incredible women in tech together! 💪 #ScotlandWomenInTech #AI #Networking #GenderEquality Silka Patel Ketty Lawrence Margaret Totten Ola Clark Kayleigh Kavanagh Lianne McGrory Caroline McDowall Lea Savage brass neck

🚀 Exciting News from Scotland Women in Technology (SWiT)! 🚀 We're thrilled to announce our merger with Women Who Code Edinburgh (WWCode), bringing their dynamic community into the SWiT portfolio. This collaboration will enhance our offerings by incorporating technical meetups, innovation, and inclusivity within the Scottish tech community. Welcome to the SWiT Board, Lea Savage Former WWCode Edinburgh Director and Computer Scientist at Adobe Lea joins SWiT to continue empowering women in tech. Read our press release here https://lnkd.in/e77i3Hip Silka Patel Ketty Lawrence Margaret Totten Ola Clark Kayleigh Kavanagh Lianne McGrory Caroline McDowall brass neck

We are delighted to share that this years #SWiTAwards24 headline sponsor is Morgan Stanley As a passionate advocate for women in technology they are proud to be the headline sponsor as the company has greatly benefited from strong representation of women in their senior ranks and a diverse workforce overall. They are excited to celebrate and recognise the achievements of women in tech across Scotland. #sponsor #SWiTAwards2024 Silka Patel Caroline McDowall Ola Clark Kayleigh Kavanagh Ketty Lawrence Margaret Totten Lianne McGrory

Exciting News! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that the SWiT Awards 2024 Shortlist Event is just around the corner! Join us on Wednesday, 9 October from 3 - 8 PM at Morgan Stanley Glasgow for a mini tech conference, followed by the much anticipated SWiT awards shortlist announcement. This event promises to be a fantastic opportunity to network, share insights, and uplift the voices of talented women making strides in the tech industry. Don’t miss out on being part of this inspiring occasion! Get your tickets here 👉https://lnkd.in/eVcz_Xen #SWiTAwards2024 #WomenInTech #Networking #MorganStanley #ScotlandWomenInTechnology Silka Patel Caroline McDowall Ola Clark Kayleigh Kavanagh Margaret Totten Lianne McGrory Ketty Lawrence

Celebrating diversity and progress with the SWiT Award winners from 2023! 🌟 Last Nights inspiring event hosted by Barclays UK in honour of the SWiT Awards 2023 winners. The discussions led by facilitator Zhou Zhou and our panellists, included insights from Cameron MacGrain from Harvey Nash on how frustration fuelled better recruitment practices, to Debbie Kerr from M&G plc highlighting the critical role of male allies in promoting local initiatives, were truly thought-provoking. Lauren L. from Leidos shared how winning the Young Tech Champion award opened up new avenues for engagement and support for women in tech, while @Iain McNiven from Morgan Stanley offered valuable advice for those starting their careers in tech, encouraging them to embrace varied paths and seek support from colleagues. The key takeaway? Let's document and celebrate our achievements, support each other’s nominations, and take proactive steps to drive change. Together, we can move the needle! 💪✨ Thank you Barclays UK for hosting the event and our incredible panel and audience. #SWiTAwards2023 #Diversity #Inclusion #WomenInTech #Mentorship #CareerGrowth #SWiTAwards2024 Silka Patel Caroline McDowall Ola Clark Kayleigh Kavanagh Margaret Totten Ketty Lawrence

Great article in The Herald Scotland with our chair Silka Patel - Hide and Seek Where are Women in the Tech Sector? 👉 https://lnkd.in/e6YpjKiZ

Shout out – A massive thank you to Roz Denham for her time to support our Women Do Cyber participants, ensuring they get the information and resources they need to support their career development and next steps following the programme. Awesome job Roz and we are excited to share the info hub with our current cohort. Thank you! #VolunteersAreAwesome #CyberCareers #ProjectDelivery #WomenInTech

Meet one of our judges Myra Fulton VP Engineering Skyscanner where she leads several engineering teams to deliver high-quality travel products to more than 100m people per month across the world. With 21 years of experience in the Technology sector, Myra is also a Trustee of the Scottish Air Ambulance Charity who are an integral part of Scotland’s front-line emergency response network.    “As a judge for the SWiT Awards, I feel privileged to be part of this incredible event. It’s an opportunity to showcase and recognise the outstanding work of women in tech across Scotland. I encourage everyone to participate, share their team’s successes, and celebrate the remarkable contributions.” Scotland Women in Technology are looking for nominations for the SWiT Awards before they close on 25 August at midnight, so get nominating! Silka Patel Ola Clark Kayleigh Kavanagh Margaret Totten Ketty Lawrence Caroline McDowall Ketty Lawrence

🚨News Flash…. Nominations for the SWiT Awards 2024 has been extended until 25th August at midnight. The categories for the SWiT Awards 2024 include: 🌟 Rising Star Award 🌟 Career Changer of the Year 🌟 Inclusive Recruiter of the Year 🌟 Gender Diversity Ally of the Year 🌟 Mentor of the Year Award 🌟 Unsung Hero Award 🌟 Diversity Initiative of the Year 🌟 Everyday Leader Award 🌟 Inspirational Woman of the Year Your last chance to get those nominations in! For more details, head over to our website 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/eK_asiQ8. #SWiTAwards2024 #WomenInTech #techdiversityawards Silka Patel Lianne McGrory Ketty Lawrence Caroline McDowall Ola Clark Margaret Totten Kayleigh Kavanagh