In this episode of the EWiT Diamond Podcast, we talk with Marta Cabrita, Head of Digital Acceleration at VdA, about her interesting transition from the legal sector to the tech world. Marta discusses how she began her journey into technology and what inspired her to explore the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). She highlights the intriguing applications of AI in the legal field and explains how its integration has boosted efficiency and transformed the business models of law firms. Looking ahead, Marta shares her enthusiasm for the evolving role of technology in the legal sector and outlines her plans to adapt and grow with these advancements. Join us for an insightful conversation that connects law and technology.

In this episode of the EWiT Diamond Podcast, we're joined by Fátima Correia da Silva, the Chief Compliance Officer at Critical Techworks. Notably, Fátima was the first woman in her family to earn a degree. Although her background is in law, she chose a path in compliance and technology. During our interview, Fátima delves into her experiences navigating male-dominated industries and her approach to gaining respect. She emphasizes the importance of embracing challenges and shares insights on managing impostor syndrome. Fátima explores the intersection of technology with compliance, risk management, and fraud investigations, particularly focusing on AI and blockchain.

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In this episode, we talk with Elaine Montilla, a pioneering Chief Technology Officer from the Dominican Republic. Elaine discusses her journey as a minority woman in tech and her efforts as the founder of 5xminority, Inc. to empower underrepresented groups. We delve into diversity and inclusion, discussing her strategies for inclusivity and handling emerging tech trends. With 20+ years in IT leadership, Elaine shares insights on industry evolution and steps for creating equitable opportunities. She also advocates for wider STEM learning opportunities and equal access to tech education.

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As a Professional Leadership Coach, Tiffany empowers and guides women leaders in the technology sector to achieve their full potential. Through personalized coaching and strategic mentorship, she helps women navigate their careers, enhance their leadership skills, and drive impactful change within their organizations.

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Manju Abraham, an esteemed engineering leader with over 25 years of experience. Having worked with industry giants like HP, NetApp, and Delphix, as well as organizations like ISRO and HPE, Manju has spearheaded global teams, driving innovation and excellence in product operations.

In this session, hosted by Pallavi Mehta, Manju shares her remarkable journey, fueled by a deep passion for engineering and a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion. As the daughter of engineers, Manju offers unique insights into the challenges faced by women in engineering. From her role as a DEI council leader to her initiatives as an Inclusion Ambassador, Manju's dedication to supporting women and promoting diversity shines through.

Discover how Manju's leadership has transformed organizations, enhanced software development lifecycles, and empowered teams to achieve their goals. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industry's most influential voices on engineering leadership and diversity advocacy.

In this episode, we interview Lohanny Edmond, the Business Development Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Lohanny shares her journey in the corporate world, including the challenges she encountered. She talks about her experience with initiatives targeting underrepresented communities in tech and her role as the founder and leader of the 'AWS Women in Cloud' program. Lohanny also offers advice for women starting or progressing in their tech careers. Beyond technology, Lohanny discusses her adventures in typically male-dominated activities like surfing, horse riding, and motorcycling. She also shares how traveling to over 50 countries has shaped her views on diversity and inclusion, particularly in the tech sector.

In this episode of the EWiT Diamond Podcast, we invite Nicole Clendeninn, the dynamic VP of Program Management at IPSY. Nicole, also serving as Chief of Staff, shares insights on managing her varied roles and ensuring both tactical and strategic objectives are effectively met.

A staunch advocate for inclusivity and diversity in tech, Nicole talks about founding Women in Tech groups at IPSY and Walmart. She explores successful initiatives and strategies for promoting gender equality within these organizations.

Nicole shares her strategy for developing and nurturing stakeholder relationships, especially in the fast-paced beauty tech industry. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship for aspiring women technologists, sharing memorable experiences and advice from her mentorship journey.

She addresses the biggest challenges women face in today's tech industry and suggests solutions for organizations and individuals to tackle these issues effectively.

With over 18 years of experience in Banking and Consulting, Mamta Sethi brings a wealth of expertise to her role, where she spearheads internal technology initiatives in collaboration with global executive leadership.

In this video, Mamta shares insights into her journey, from her early days in application development to her current position driving technology strategy and transformation at one of the world's leading financial services companies.

Discover Mamta's passion for technology and innovation, as she discusses her role in setting strategic technology directions, implementing transformative initiatives, and driving digital innovation.

A business strategist and C-Suite technology leader, Janet Robertson delivers extraordinary corporate value for Fortune 500 corporations.

Janet currently serves as a technical advisor on the board of directors for a private equity firm. She was most recently Corporate CIO and Vice President of Enterprise Application Services for RTX and their subsidiaries, Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace, and Raytheon. As the Chief Information Officer, she was driving RTX’s massive restructuring following their merger with United Technologies as well as the consolidation of their multibillion-dollar subsidiaries. In her role, she managed a $600 million annual operating plan and a multinational team.

Before her promotion to Raytheon Corporate, Janet was Vice President of Digital Transformation of the $23 billion Collins Aerospace subsidiary, where she managed the technical integration of UTX Aerospace Systems and Rockwell Collins with incredibly complex cultures and technologies and created a new organization.

Janet is passionate about coaching and mentoring women in technology. She believes in inspiring others and finding the good in everyone. She is a current member of Inspire CIO Dallas, Cloud Girls, DFW*ATW, International Women’s Forum, Tech Titans, and World 50 – Enterprise 50.

As the Vice President of Technology, Sarah leads the Technology team at Coke Canada and is responsible for all technology needs, including developing, planning, organizing, and executing strategic initiatives. Previously, Sarah was the Senior Director of Technology at Loblaw and Shoppers Drug Mart, where she oversaw technology for Pharmacy and Healthcare. Her teams built, enhanced, and operated interconnected enterprise systems that used a mix of cloud and distributed technology across a complex network. She is an innovative and transformational leader who excels in product management and leadership. She values trust, creativity, and diversity, and actively works to ensure diverse representation on her team while empowering the next generation of leaders.

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