Women in Technology- A lively panel discussion on how to be successful
According to the National Center for Women and Information Technology, women held only 25 percent of all “professional computing technology” jobs in 2015. Luckily, things are changing. The tech space is perfect for women who want to have a significant impact on society.
Ken Schmitt, President, and Founder of TurningPoint Executive Search moderated an Athena and WITI (Women in Technology International) panel to discuss just this issue: How to be Successful in a Technology Company. The panel was comprised of four women who work in various roles at technology firms, each sharing insights on how they were able to succeed in the tech sector.
Panelists:
Maria Keckler, President/Founder, Superb Communication
Anne Riley, Director, Experience Design, Intuit
Amy Waterman, Director, Technology Advocacy, Intel Corporation
Elicia Young, Staff Program Manager, Workplace Services, Intuit
Ken Schmitt, CEO and Founder, TurningPoint Executive Search (Moderator)