Join host Ruth Heyduck in this special episode celebrating International Women's Day 2025 and its theme, Accelerate Action. Our guest, Maria Heriz from Tektronix, shares her inspiring journey from Madrid to San Francisco as an engineer passionate about equality and inclusion.

Discover her experiences, challenges, and the pivotal moments in her career. Learn about her initiatives to inspire the next generation of women in technology and her views on the evolving landscape of gender equality in the tech industry. Dive into an insightful conversation about perseverance, diversity, and the importance of mentorship in fostering successful careers for women in engineering and technology.

#iwd25 #accelerateaction #ai #womeninengineering #wetalkiot

Summary of this week's episode:

01:17 Maria's Journey to Engineering

03:10 Challenges and Inspirations

06:10 Initiatives for Women in Tech

08:48 Accelerate Action: International Women's Day

15:43 Progress and Bias in the Tech Industry

23:40 Proudest Moments and Advice

27:31 Rapid Fire Questions

Show notes:

Maria Heriz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariaheriz/

Listen to the "We Talk IoT "Soundtrack on:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/05MOV4OV2MH2in2txsAGtG?si=ad08112cb8d443f4

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-NvQ6VJYtE&list=PLLqgVFfZhDRVYmpEqbgajzDvGL4kACRDp

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