She Talks Tech: from WeAreTechWomen

In this episode of She Talks Tech we hear from Alison Pain - Chief Technology Officer for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Northern Trust.

Having had a variety of both technical and managerial roles across a number of banks, Alison is able to provide tremendous insight into the industry. She describes her unusual route into tech, and also provides depth on the specific duties of her role as CTO.

Alison is also a huge supporter of women in tech, helping to build networks within Northern Trust, as well as working with external initiatives. She tells us about the importance of such programmes, as well as giving some amazing advice for how to utilise these resources and further your career.

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How we pay for goods and services has undergone many step changes over the years... and we are currently in the midst of another one.

In this episode of She Talks Tech, we hear from Jason Maude - the Chief Technology Advocate at Starling Bank - outlines several forces at play in the industry, and looks at where a combination of these forces could lead.

He examines;

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In this session of She Talks Tech, Cheryl Stevens, Digital Director of Shared Channel Experience at DWP, describes how her department is leading the transformation of simplified experiences for colleagues and customers driven by life events and other user needs, regardless of channel or service line., and how this enables safe, efficient, inclusive and consistent journeys across DWP.
 
If you want to find out more about Cheryl – you can connect with her on Linked-in.

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A career in software engineering can open a lot of exciting doors for anyone, with it being one of the fastest-growing areas in the digital sector. 
Today on She Talks Tech, DWP Digital software engineers Chloe, Shivangi and Beth will share their journeys into tech. They discuss what a day-in-the-life of a software engineer looks like, as well as the different career paths into this field. They’ll also cover the difference between front-end and back-end, popular programming languages, and the use of API’s. Not to mention top tips to kick start your career in software engineering.

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In this episode of She Talks Tech, we hear about self promotion from Priya Sodha - Founder and CEO of Innergem. 
Why should we self promote! Because if no one ever hears your story, how can the open doors of opportunity for you. Self promotion isn’t about bragging or boasting, it is about the confidence to put your hand us and articulate what you are capable of!  In this session, Priya helps us understand the art of self promotion and the impact it can have on your career.  What are you waiting for, it is time to toot your own horn!

If you want to find out more about Priya – you can connect with her on Linked-in. Subscribe, rate the podcast and give it a 5-star review – and keep listening every Wednesday morning for a new episode of ‘She Talks Tech' from https://wearetechwomen.com 
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In this episode of She Talks Tech we hear from Anna Matson – a Vice President at Northern Trust who specialises in Market Advocacy & Innovation Research.
Anna gives us an introduction to Cryptocurrencies by explaining what they are, how they have developed over time, and why they are attracting so much attention. In particular, she explains some of the institutional interest, and the adoption of crypto into investment portfolios. Anna also provides some of her own thoughts on what life might look like as Crypto develops in to an asset class. She also explains the impact of regulatory frameworks and infrastructure that is required to support this emerging technology.

If you want to find out more about Anna – you can connect with her on Linked-in. Subscribe, rate the podcast and give it a 5-star review – and keep listening every Wednesday morning for a new episode of ‘She Talks Tech' from https://wearetechwomen.com 
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Today, we hear from Rabi Atiti - Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager for Flutter International, about her extensive remit across multiple continents, and ask her about the inspirations that led her to pursue a career in ED&I. 

Rabi also reflects on cultural differences she had to adapt to upon arriving in the UK, and how she has paid the kindness she received forward throughout her career. She also discusses the importance of giving back, and engaging in voluntary roles outside of work.

If you want to find out more about Rabi – you can connect with her on Linked-in.

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In this episode of She Talks Tech we hear from Suzi McAlpine -  Leadership Development Specialist, and author of the bestselling book Beyond Burnout: How to Spot It, Stop It, and Stamp It Out.
Drawing on her own first-hand experience, research and concepts from the book, Suzie explains what burnout is, who is most at risk, and how to spot the main warning signs and symptoms. She also gives us four great strategies to address burnout, whether at an individual, as a leader or at an organisational level.

If you want to find out more about Suzi – you can connect with her on Linked-in. Subscribe, rate the podcast and give it a 5-star review – and keep listening every Wednesday morning for a new episode of ‘She Talks Tech' from https://wearetechwomen.com 
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In this episode of She Talks Tech, we hear from Dr Kathryn O’Donnell - the COO at In-Space Missions Ltd. 

Kathryn explains how space tech is creating a positive impact across the world.  For example climate change and sustainability; defence and law enforcement. In this session Kathryn also talks about the variety of tech skills required to transition into a career in Space Tech. Are you ready for your career to take off in the world of space tech? Listen in and Kathryn will tell you how.

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