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Voices of women in tech: Overcoming obstacles and building careers

About this session

Every day, women worldwide are breaking barriers and achieving great things. It is essential to acknowledge and honor their achievements and to continue working towards a more equitable society where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.

Engage with this exciting webinar featuring a panel discussion with Software Engineers Vanessa Esterbrook and Blanca Bermeo, who have forged successful careers in the tech industry. Vanessa and Blanca will share their experiences of overcoming obstacles in the tech industry and offer valuable insights and strategies for women looking to build their tech careers. From navigating complex work cultures to building professional relationships and achieving work-life balance, our panelists offer practical advice and inspiring stories of resilience and success.

​​Key takeaways

  1. Women are historically underrepresented in the tech industry, but companies are implementing programs to make the industry more inclusive and comfortable for women. 
  2. Mentorship is vital for career growth, and connecting with other women in the industry looking for mentorship is essential. 
  3. To build confidence in a new role, speak up, be curious, read and write code, and take on challenging tasks. 
  4. A solid foundation in computer science concepts, algorithms, and data structures can help with problem-solving and understanding how different technologies work together.
  5. Women should support each other, work together, and have a common goal to achieve diversity and inclusivity.

The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the presenter and do not necessarily represent the view of edX or its parent company 2U, Inc.