Tech. Strong. Woman.
43 Episodes
Learn from the technologists who have impacted and disrupted critical aspects of technology across all industries. Learn about what’s new, what’s now, and what’s next, and meet the visionaries who are making it happen. Hosted by Jodi Ashley, Executive Producer, Techstrong Group and Tracy Ragan, Creator and CEO of DeployHub. Tech.Strong.Women. addresses critical IT issues and thought leadership from today’s top technologists with a focus on women.
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Navigating the Landscape: AI, Cybersecurity and Diversity - TechStrongWomen EP 26
Episode 1
Join hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan in a candid conversation with Smitha Murthy, CEO at Beagle Security. The panel delves into the challenges AI startups face when seeking funding, primarily due to a shrinking investment pool. They also highlight the increasing investor interest in AI cybersec...
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Unlocking Success: Navigating User Experience Design - Tech.Strong.Women. EP 27
Episode 2
Despite all the focus on backend technological advancements, success or failure in tech can often come down to how the user can (or can't) interact with your product. In other words, technology lives or dies by user experience (UX). In the latest episode of Tech.Strong.Women., hosts Jodi Ashley a...
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Diversity Driven: Alysia Silberg's AI Odyssey and Entrepreneurial Insights Unveiled - Tech.Strong.Women. EP 28
Episode 3
In the first Tech.Strong.Women. episode of 2024, Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Alysia Silberg, a seasoned entrepreneur and venture capitalist with a deep-rooted passion for AI and mathematics, shares her journey in the book "Unemployable." From starting her first company at the age of...
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Empowering Women in Tech - Tech.Strong.Women. EP 29
Episode 4
Join hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan in a captivating conversation with Cristine Gollayan, a trailblazer in cybersecurity and advocate for women in tech, as she shares her inspiring career journey from coding for Y2K to championing diversity and inclusion in STEM fields. Delve into the impactfu...
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Tech Equity: Breaking Barriers in Pay, Healthcare and Psychology - Tech.Strong.Women. EP 30
Episode 5
In this episode, join hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan as they sit down with Shannon Mason, CSO of Tempo Software, to discuss the persistent gender pay gap in the United States, shining a light on the disparities that continue to affect women's earnings across various states. Shannon underscores...
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Pioneering Change in Tech through Open Source - Tech.Strong.Women. EP 31
Episode 6
In this episode, hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan have the privilege of speaking with Ewelina Wilkosz (Velux), a driving force behind the evolution of Jenkins Configuration as Code and a prominent figure in the open-source community. Ewelina shares her journey from consultant to Jenkins board me...
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Empowering Cybersecurity: Insights from Caroline Wong - Tech.Strong.Women. EP 32
Episode 7
Join Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan for another episode of TechStrongWomen, where we dive deep into the world of cybersecurity and beyond with Caroline Wong, Chief Strategy Officer at Cobalt and trailblazer in the field. In this episode, we explore the fundamental principles of cybersecurity, highli...
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Exploring the Evolution and Ethics of Generative AI with Sherry Marcus - Tech.Strong.Women. EP 33
Episode 8
In the latest episode of TechStrongWomen, Hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Sherry Marcus, Ph.D. to discuss AI and its applications, focusing on generative AI. Dr. Marcus, Director of Amazon Bedrock Science, traces AI's evolution from natural language processing to generative AI, em...
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Addressing AI Bias, Cybersecurity Education and Training, and the Power of Diversity - Tech.Strong.Women. EP 34
Episode 9
In this episode of Tech.Strong.Women., Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Tennisha Martin (BlackGirlsHack Founder) and Nubiaa Shabaka (global chief privacy officer and chief cyber legal officer at Adobe). Join this panel for an important conversation that delves into the significant biases...
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Enhancing Cyber Resilience through Diversity and Innovation, Tech.Strong.Women. EP 35
Episode 10
In today's episode of Tech.Strong.Women. Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Anneka Gupta, Chief Product Officer at Rubrik. In an era of increasing cyber attacks, data security is critical, and Anneka Gupta from Rubrik emphasizes the need for strategies that ensure cyber resilience and reco...
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From Academia to Tech Leadership: Empowering Women and Revolutionizing Open Source - Tech.Strong.Women. EP 36
Episode 11
In this episode of Tech.Strong.Women., Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Garima Kapoor, a remarkable founder with a PhD in finance and economics who transitioned from academia to entrepreneurship. She co-founded MinIO, an open source object storage company, alongside her engineer husband....
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AI Challenges and the Call for Data Privacy Accountability - Tech.Strong.Women. EP37
Episode 12
In this episode of Tech.Strong.Women., hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Harman Kaur, VP of AI at Tanium. Harman shares her remarkable career path from the Air Force to a pivotal role at Tanium, where she unexpectedly transitioned from an HR position to engineering. She delves into ...
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Breaking Barriers in DevOps: Chhaya Gunawat on Resilience, Innovation, and Empowering Women in Tech - Tech.Strong.Women. EP38
Episode 13
Join hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan for the latest episode of Tech.Strong.Women. featuring Chhaya Gunawat, a DevOps engineer at Amazon, as she dives into the dynamic world of DevOps and the future of AI/ML integration.
Chhaya shares her insights on the high-demand, high-pressure nature of th...
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Leading Cloud Native: CNCF's Growth, AI's Impact and Driving Diversity - Tech.Strong.Women. EP39
Episode 14
In this episode of Tech.Strong.Women., hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan sit down with Priyanka Sharma, executive director of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), to explore the rapid growth and influence of CNCF in the cloud native ecosystem. With more than 190 projects, 750+ member com...
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Driving Open Source Success: Insights on Innovation, Inclusive Leadership, and Culture in Tech - Tech.Strong.Women. EP40
Episode 15
In this episode, hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Percona CEO Ann Schlemmer and CTO Liz Warner who share insights on open source innovation, company culture, and their unique leadership journeys as women in technology. Percona, an open source database company, is dedicated to makin...
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Breaking Barriers: Pioneering Gender Equity in AI - Tech.Strong.Women. EP 24
Episode 16
In this episode, join us as we delve into an important discussion on gender, equity and diversity in the AI industry with Paula R. Bratcher Ratliff. Paula emphasizes the imperative of incorporating diverse thought leadership, particularly from women, to combat gender bias in AI. Highlighting the ...
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Navigating the Tech Job Search: Insights from Caroline Wong - Tech.Strong.Women. EP42
Episode 17
The tech job market is fiercely competitive, with AI screeners prioritizing keywords and hundreds of applicants per role. In this episode, Caroline Wong shares her job search journey and offers practical advice for standing out, from optimizing resumes and LinkedIn profiles to mastering remote in...
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Breaking Barriers: Tackling Sexism and Boosting Inclusion in Tech and Open Source - Tech.Strong.Women. EP41
Episode 18
In this episode, hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Katherine Druckman (Intel) as they delve into the troubling sexism still present in the tech industry, sparked by a recent incident at the Black Hat conference. We explore the broader challenges women face in tech — especially in op...
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Breaking Barriers: Open Source, Cybersecurity, and Mentorship - Tech.Strong.Women. EP 43
Episode 19
In this episode of Tech.Strong.Women., hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Sal Kimmich, who shares her unconventional journey from government-funded research to open source and cybersecurity, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities for women in tech.
She discusses the inc...