The Women Who Code Podcast

Nitya is a PhD, Parent and Polyglot with 25+ years of software research and development experience spanning mobile, web, cloud and AI. She is currently a member of the AI Advocacy team at Microsoft, helping developers build the next generation of AI-driven experiences responsibly, with AI on Azure.

Dive into a WWCode Talks Tech episode with Dr. Heather Williams, Chief Operating Officer at Cache DNA. Discover the vital link between clinical genetics and coding as Dr. Williams shares insights into her career journey and the transformative impact of computational skills in healthcare. Explore the complexities of genomic analysis and gain practical resources for integrating coding into clinical genetics.

Lianna Novitz, a Director for Women Who Code East Bay, interviews Jackie Brosamer, Head of Data and Machine Learning Platform Engineering at Block. They discuss Jackie’s start in physics, her path to her current position, and how owning a small horse farm brings her balance.

Vui Nguyen, Women Who Code Leadership Fellow for the WWCode Mobile Technical Track Community, sits with Rosie Bu, Sr. IT Director, Digital Technology Delivery at Walgreens. They discuss Rosie’s career journey, challenges, Walgreens work, and company culture.

Happy International Women's Day! Joey Rosenberg, President of Product and Communications at Women Who Code, speaks with Julie Elberfeld, the new CEO of WWCode. For this special 100th episode, they celebrate Women's History Month and International Women's Day by fostering dialogue about inclusion in tech and the vital importance of investing in women. They discuss Julie’s career journey, which has led her to her current role, and her visions for the future of Women Who Code. Empower women in tech with a donation in honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month! Donate Today → www.womenwhocode.com/inspireinclusion

Naomi Freeman, Advisor to the Board and Chair of the Strategy and Technology Committee to the Board at Women Who Code, sits down with Colette Stallbaumer, General Manager of Microsoft 365 and Future of Work Market at Microsoft, for their discussion, “The Most Talked-About Tech Disruptor of 2024: Artificial Intelligence.” They talk about Colette’s childhood on the farm, her career journey at Microsoft and as a business owner, and AI.

Natalie Kaminski, Founder and CEO at JetRockets, shares her transition from a strongman leadership approach to an empathic one. She talks about the benefits of empathy and shares moving the entire company, including employees, in order to support her values.

Kimberly Jacobs, communications specialist, sits down with Maureen Josephine, Flutter Engineer at Monta. They discuss Flutter, Mobile, and Job Relocation From Kenya to Germany.

Grecia Castaldi, Director of Community at Women Who Code, sits down with Martha Aviles, CMO at Aventus. Martha shares her exposure to tech, how it was always the path for her, her challenges as a Latina woman, and her advice to others on overcoming those challenges.

Lily Yeoh, Founder & CEO at C1Risk, sits down with Women Who Code to discuss The Value of Risk Management to Companies. She shares how she was the first in her family to go to college, her transition from biology to tech, and what inspired her to start her own company. Connect with Lily on Linkedin!

Women Who Code sits down with Alyss Weissglass, Software Engineer at Benchling, Maritza Diaz, Chief Executive Officer at ITJuana, and Dana Caulder, Executive Director of Research Informatics & Software Engineering at Genentech, for a panel discussion, “Leaders in Biotech and Engineering.” They talk about their individual paths into Biotech, their challenges as women in tech, and how men can be better allies. Subscribe to WWCode on Youtube to watch and listen!

Join Zamzam Farzamipooya, tech lead at VO Technologies, as she explores her journey From Coder to Leader in the Tech World. Discover insights on team support, personal growth, and navigating leadership challenges. Connect with Zamzam on Linkedin!

Penny Gawera, an Embedded Software Engineer, shares her inspiring journey through a career switch into tech. Explore her experiences, challenges, and insights for women in tech. Discover the story of Penny Gawera's path to success. Connect with Penny on Linkedin!

Chelsea Rodriguez shares her talk, “Navigating the Tech Industry as a First Generation Graduate.” She discusses her challenges through school and starting her career in the tech industry. She gives tips on preparing yourself for the unexpected when you don’t have guidance from previous generations. Chelsea Rodriguez https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseacrod/ https://www.instagram.com/techandchelsea/

Natalie Gil, CEO and Co-Founder at Darshana Inc., shares her talk, “Generative AI and Its Applications.” She discusses what an amazing time it is to build in generative AI, the ability to retrain older models, and the future of work with AI, as well as the role of bias in data models and the importance of combatting it at every level. Episode: www.womenwhocode.com/blog/talks-tech-55-natalie-gil-generative-ai-and-its-applications/ Video: https://youtu.be/-TcoMs_lT2g Guest: Natalie Gil, CEO and Co-Founder at Darshana Inc. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ratalie Instagram: www.instagram.com/ratalieg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliegil/ Producer: JL Lewitin, Senior Producer, Women Who Code

Sumayyah Ahmed, Technical Lead at Square, shares her talk, “You Can Be a Mentor: How and Why.” She discusses how you can mentor on an individual, company, and industry level. She also shares the value of peer mentoring.

Natalia Daies, Senior Director of Communications and Marketing at Women Who Code, sits down with Arlan Hamilton, Founder at Backstage Capital and HireRunner.co., Author of “It’s About Damn Time” and “Your First Million: Why You Don’t Have To Be Born Into A Legacy of Wealth to Leave One Behind” and Podcast host. They discuss Arlan’s time as a music tour manager, her work empowering maginalized founders, and the importance of words and how shifting mindsets can change your path.

Natalia Daies, Senior Director of Communications and Marketing at Women Who Code, shares her talk, “Staying Power.” She discusses thriving where you are, embracing staying power, and preparing for what's next. She also talks about the challenges women often face in the tech industry, whether the lack of representation, gender bias, or limited growth opportunities, and how understanding these obstacles can create a more inclusive tech landscape. Episode: https://www.womenwhocode.com/blog/conversations-98-equal-pay-and-staying-power Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skRxaQOCyss&t=8s

Anna-Shur Wilson, Program Manager for Career Navigation at Women Who Code, sits down with Emily Doswell, Software Engineer working onsite with an Investment Bank via Wiley Edge. They discuss landing your first job and handling some of the rejection that goes along with it, Emily’s experience in bootcamps and training, and her transition from hospitality to tech.

In this episode, Women Who Code leaders from every facet of our work will be talking about some of the special moments that have helped define the last year while celebrating our mission and our community.