Tech in the Right Direction

Sarah Haggard: Tech Solutions and the Human Experience

This week we welcome back the founder of the female mentorship app Tribute, and former Microsoft employee, Sarah Haggard. Sarah saw the world’s desire to enhance our human experience within technology and combined it with her passion for mentorship by creating her own solution: Tribute. Listen in to see how Tribute forms prosperous, long-lasting mentor relationships and how Tribute benefits businesses through data analytics.

Harini Gokul explains the ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’

This week we sit down with Harini Gokul. Harini attended Vanderbilt and has now been in the IT industry for over 20 years strongly advocating for women in the workplace. Harini believes we are on the cusp of the fourth industrial revolution as we continue to innovate and solve unique problems with technology and create more immersive experiences between the physical and digital world. Join us as we discuss tech solutions in today’s world and dive into data privacy ethics.

Gavriella Schuster Navigates the Everchanging Tech Trends of the IT Industry Today

For our first episode of the new year, we welcome back Microsoft Vice President, Gavriella Schuster. This time around, Gavriella reviews the tech trends she’s seeing while working at one of the largest tech companies today. We also discuss how she believes we can begin to close the skills gap within the IT industry, the importance of training, retraining and certification, and her hopes for changes in the structure of curriculum and the educational system. Additionally, Gavriella speaks on the importance of balance and boundaries with technology, and how the mode of learning is changing over time.

Reflecting on a Journey Through IT, with Microsoft VP Gavriella Schuster

For our final episode of 2019 we have a very special guest, Microsoft Vice President, Gavriella Schuster. As the Corporate Vice President for the One Commercial Partner, Gavriella leads the business strategy across all commercial partners, is responsible for managing the partners, and leading programs globally. Listen in as Gavriella shares her journey through tech, finding great success as a woman in tech, and her thoughts on the opportunities and struggles that women may find within the tech industry. Don’t miss this exclusive episode capturing the highs and lows Gavriella has experienced, and the advice she has for you!

What are Soft Skills, and Why Do I Need Them!? ; Exploring the OTHER Side of Tech

This week we welcome back guest Jenna Lange, founder and CEO of Lang International. We talk about the importance of human transformation in a digital age and why soft skills such as leadership and communication are critical in the Tech Industry. We also dive into the benefits of training, exposure to new trends and skills, and how it allows us to have a greater impact in what we do. After, we speak with Kim Snyder. With 20 years of experience consulting executives and leaders of Fortune 500 companies on business growth, strategy, and transformation, Kim Snyder brings a great amount of knowledge and insight to this week’s episode. Going back to where it all started, Kim takes us on the path to getting to where she is today and explores the different components of technology that aren’t always at the forefront. Join us to be a part of an important discussion about a vibrant industry with many aspects and paths that need to be exposed to both young girls and women to open up an endless world of opportunities for women in tech. Interested in speaking with Kim? Schedule a call at: https://kimdsnyder.com/jennifer.

Technology Across the Globe; The Advice I Would Give My Younger Self

This week in our Tech Careers segment we welcome Mike Fernandez, who is an IT System Engineer for the Austrian Environmental Agency. With more than 10 years of experience in IT Operations, he now specializes in cloud technologies, configuration management, and automation. With the Tech Industry having one of the most competitive job markets today, Mike shares how he sets himself apart and what it took to get there. We also discuss the similarities and differences of tech in different parts of the world as Mike reflects on his experiences with technology in both the U.S. and Austria.Later, we are joined by global technology leader, investor, and advocate for advancement of women in the workplace, Harini Gokul. Harini was raised in India and came to America to further her education, receiving her MBA from Vanderbilt University. Join us as Harini shares her thoughts on being a woman in technology and her positive outlook on the progress within the industry surrounding diversity and inclusion. She shares the lessons she’s learned throughout her career and the four areas she believes are essential for success.

Dirty Data? Call a Data Scientist ; Charity meets Technology at "Tech Tuesdays"

In our Tech Trends segment, Lexy Kassan discusses data oriented Technologies and the cloud, digitial transformation and data-enabled business, and the importance of conitnued learning and real-world experience in closing your skills gap. Lexy is a data scientist, and community practice lead for advanced analytics at CCG Analytics in Tampa, FL. She also is host of her own data science ethics podcast. Later, we are joined by Camryn Baum, a high-school student and co-founder of "Tech Tuesdays". Tech Tuesdays provides resources to children and families who lack technology resources. They provide tools to assist students with being able to complete their homework. She discuss her charity, how it came to be, it's vision, and how you can help.

Heather Doran discusses her career path in Technology.

Joining us this week in our Women in Tech Segment, is Heather Doran. Heather, a Las Vegas native, started her career in the Casino Industry, managing casino events and slot marketing for MGM Resorts. Life’s circumstances called for a career change during a relocation, and she soon discovered a career in Technology was a passion that she no longer had to doubt. She transitioned into the Microsoft space working in partner marketing, inside sales, and business applications. Her roles in Microsoft have included community strategy, experience marketing, branding, partner engagement and compete strategy. Currently, Heather is the Global Lead for experience marketing and compete strategy for the cloud marketing business application team. She discusses in detail how she once doubted her ability to be successful in the tech industry, but through networking and determination, Heather catapulted herself into an industry that she never thought was possible.