Breaking the code: Women redefining the future with AWS (IDE109)

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Embracing Diversity and Inclusion in Technology

Inspiring Women Leaders

  • The session featured a panel of three inspiring women leaders:
    • Brinda, Director of AWS Professional Services North America
    • Jess Salurn, CIO of GE Aerospace
    • Julia Landauer, Head of Innovation and Strategy at NASCAR

Leveraging Technology to Enable Inclusion

  • Technology is transforming from a barrier to an enabler for women in STEM fields:
    • Advancements in tools like language translation, remote collaboration, and data analysis are helping overcome challenges like confidence and bias.
    • AI and generative AI technologies can be powerful, but require intentional efforts to avoid transmitting biases.

Driving Change Through Courage and Allyship

  • The panelists emphasized the importance of:
    • Being present, courageous, and vocal in calling out biases and inequities.
    • Seeking out and leveraging male allies and sponsors to help break down barriers.
    • Building confidence and taking on challenges, even when feeling unprepared.
    • Paying it forward by mentoring and sponsoring other women in the industry.

Embracing the Opportunity Ahead

  • The panelists expressed optimism about the future, citing:
    • The increasing awareness and focus on diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.
    • The democratizing effect of cloud and emerging technologies, creating new opportunities.
    • The importance of diversifying the talent pipeline and retaining women in STEM careers.

Call to Action

  • The panelists encouraged the audience to:
    • Actively seek out and build relationships with mentors and sponsors, regardless of gender.
    • Challenge the status quo and be vocal about biases and inequities.
    • Adopt a "why not" mindset and step out of their comfort zones.
    • Bring male allies to future "Women of AWS" events to further the inclusivity.

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