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Celebrating Women in Tech: Empowering Female Cloud Solution Architects at Microsoft As we celebrate International Women's Day, it's important to recognize the need for diverse perspectives and talents in the tech industry. Microsoft's cloud solution architects are paving the way with these thirteen brilliant women at the forefront. Their collective expertise and dedication send a powerful message: the tech industry is not just a man's world. These women demonstrate their technical prowess, innovation, collaboration, and leadership in one of the most dynamic fields of our time. Their achievements shatter stereotypes and inspire future generations of tech leaders. By encouraging more women to pursue careers in technology, we not only empower individuals but also enrich the industry as a whole. Let's celebrate and support women in tech today and every day. Happy International Women's Day! #microsoftlifeireland #Internationwomensday #womenintech #microsoft #Internationwomensday2024

I am learning new ways to leverage #AI in my daily work to help me #WorkSmarterNotHarder. Really happy to see Microsoft investing in the future of #WomenInTech and #Upskilling. #MSFTAdvocate #AISkills #AIforAll

𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 8000 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐲 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 #𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 #𝐀𝐈. Why am I so passionate about this? Because I believe that a diverse and inclusive #Tech Industry is essential for building a better future for everyone. For me this isn't just about ticking boxes or filling quotas. It's about recognizing the unique perspectives and talents that women bring to the table. At Google, I'm fortunate to witness the power of women in tech every single day. I'm hugely committed to sharing valuable resources and insights to help women upskill in tech, all while continuously learning and growing myself. Advance their careers, even while juggling the demands of family life (believe me, I know what that's like with three kids). And last but far from least empowering women to lead and innovate isn't just a passion, it's a necessity. The numbers paint a stark picture: Women hold only 26% of computing jobs (NCWIT) and make up just 10% of leadership positions in AI (by Deloitte). We need to close this gap, not just for the sake of equality, but for the sake of progress. When women are excluded from tech, we all miss out on their potential contributions. Thank you to Leading female Tech leaders who Role Model Women Tech Journeys Eva Fors, Annette Maier, Prof. Dr. Yasmin Weiß, Vanessa Cann, Maša Schmidt Your contribution has made the difference. Thank you for believing in this mission Christina Richter, Céline Flores Willers, Ole Tillmann through MyStory at Google and never forget my one and only Leadership & Tech Podcast Partner Nina Michahelles So grateful for the inspiring connections I've made along the way. Laura Bornmann, Swantje Allmers, Karin Lausch Annahita Esmailzadeh, Christine Münch, Isabelle Gardt, Isabel Gebien, Tatjana Kiel, Dr. Eva Elisa Schneider, Lara Sophie Bothur, Dr. Anna Weber, Katharina Wolff, Franzi von Hardenberg, Corinna Tappe, Inga Dransfeld-Haase, Simona Deckers, Julia Kahle, Karo Junker de Neui, Mahdis Gharaei and many more... #womenintech #makingchangehappen #AI #lifeatgoogle

Join me for inspiring breakout sessions, designed specifically for women in tech, where we will explore the fascinating world of genAI! Throughout my journey, starting from university and well into my professional career, I have faced various forms of gender-based underestimation, where my competences and knowledge were undermined. Sadly, this is a shared experience among almost every woman I have talked to in the past. Moreover, it is disconcerting that there are still people out there who not only fail to grasp the significance of true equity (not just equality), but actively work against it. That is precisely why this event is so crucial. By connecting and sharing our experiences, we can build a strong network of support and empowerment. Together, we can break down barriers and inspire change within the tech industry. Let's create a community where every woman's voice is heard and valued. Secure your spot now to shape the future of women in tech. Let's break barriers and fuel innovation through diversity. Join us and be part of the movement! #WomenInTech #GenAI #IBMiX Register here: https://lnkd.in/ePnMyes4

🤝 Heading to Directions North America? Prepare for some serious networking magic! The convergence at Directions North America isn't just about shaking hands and swapping cards. It's where marketing maestros and tech gurus meet to redefine collaboration. Now, imagine if every handshake had the power to broadcast your brand's message across thousands of screens—welcome to the world of CTV advertising with MNTN! At this networking nirvana, while you're mastering AIM benefits and telemetry triumphs, let's not forget the advertising alchemy that can happen when your brand's story hits the big screen in the living room. With MNTN, that story doesn't just reach eyes; it sparks action. So after enriching your mind with the latest from Microsoft, come have a chat about captivating your audience where they’re most comfortable—their couch! 📺✨

Could your story inspire other women in the tech industry? Right now, women hold only 29% of all tech roles. For high-level leadership positions such as VP and C-suite, representation drops to 17.8% and 12.4%, respectively. These are statistics we want to change—could you be the one to do it?   The Microsoft Power Women Awards is an EMEA-wide program that celebrates and elevates the inspirational women working within the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program. If you’re a Woman Leader in technology and a champion for inclusion, nominate yourself at https://aka.ms/MPWAForm. I would love to see women from Central Europe represented!   For more information about the awards visit us at https://lnkd.in/dY2d2a8W. Dominika Bettman Michal Marek Leonid Polupan Bogdan Putinica Peter Szabo Sergey Leschenko Aliya Nazarkasimova Boglárka Blahut Gyula Sarusi Renate Strazdina #microsoftemea #msftadvocate #partnersmakemorepossible #MPWA  

🌟 ROLE MODELS of TODAY 🌟 Research has shown that having female role models in tech greatly increases the desire for other women to enter the industry. Research has also shown that the representation of women in tech in Denmark has room for improvement. To surface some of these role models, Microsoft announced the Microsoft Power Woman in Tech Award before summer, to recognize and celebrate outstanding female tech talent within our partner organizations. This award aims specifically to inspire other women to pursue careers in technology by highlighting role models who have made significant contributions to the industry. Earlier this week, we celebrated some of these power women and role models in our partner organizations: Na'Tosha Bard from DHI 🌐 Rina Castillo from Accenture 💼 Anne Hauberg Aakjer from Immeo 💡 Maria Seierø Søndergaard from Cap Gemini 🚀 Thank you for being such strong role models and for joining our talk on how to drive more diversity and inclusion as female leaders at the Microsoft office. We also had the pleasure of having DiverseEksperter.dk by DIVONDO share their perspective on the topic and how they everyday is trying to solve it. 💪👩💻 Mette Louise Kaagaard, Monica Pyndt Grønning, Ida Buhl-Andersen, Lisbeth Odgaard Damm, Josefine Volqvartz #WomenInTech #RoleModels #DiversityAndInclusion #STEM #MicrosoftPowerWoman #partnersmakemorepossible #MicrosoftDenmark

🌟 Only one week left for the return of our transformative event: Women in Tech: Gen AI Takes Stage! 🚀 Founded with passion and growing by leaps and bounds, this is not just an event—it's a movement towards breaking barriers and building bytes in tech across companies in and around the area. 🗓 Date: April 25th | 📍Location: IBM iX Studio Dusseldorf This year, we're diving deep into how AI is reshaping our world, with a focus on: Integrating AI: Unleash the power of AI in your professional and personal life. Breaking Bias: Spearhead fairness in AI, tackling gender biases head-on. Tech Tribe: Forge strong networks with fellow women in tech, sharing strategies for success. Expect an afternoon of inspiration, from networking with female C-level executives to insightful keynote discussions and hands-on workshops. Our agenda is crafted to empower, enlighten, and elevate your journey in tech, and we have wonderful speakers, panelists & team on board to host us during the day: Andrea Kraus Sia Braimi Tanja Waldeck Samira Imsirovic-Kaya Rebecca Riebeling Markus Dietrich Katrin Lerm Nadine Beckersjürgen Chu-Yi Vuong Monja Pfenning and myself 🙌 🔗 Register now and safe yourself the last seats at the link below and be part of shaping the future of women in tech. Let's break barriers together and build a future where diversity drives innovation. #WomenInTech #GenAI #Innovation https://lnkd.in/ePnMyes4

Just attended my first meetup at Microsoft HQ in Herzliya. It was an all-women event, celebrating International Women's Day and the incredible contributions of women in the tech industry, particularly in the present times. The highlight was a fascinating lecture on Generative AI that left me inspired and eager to learn more. As I transition from reserve service and begin a job search journey, events like these remind me of the opportunities awaiting in the tech industry. #WomenInTech #AI #Microsoft #Meetup #CareerTransition #JobSearch #InternationalWomensDay"

If you have questions about career growth and leadership in technology, I highly recommend joining the session below to get your questions answered by amazing speakers Nancy Agarwal, Archy Gupta, Aakanksha and Priyanka Taneja