Archive for month: March, 2022
The tech industry is full of possibilities. Especially nowadays that everything is migrating to the cloud. The pandemic caused a “digital transformation” revolution, and many companies had to think out of the box and develop new ways to keep functioning.
Microsoft, for example, experienced in two months the growth they expected to happen in two years.
The truth is that cloud computing will keep growing fast in the upcoming years. And with that growth, the market size will also increase and get bigger.
Even today, cloud computing is an excellent opportunity (and tool) to create a business. The number of “as-a-service” businesses such as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) is increasing day after day.
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One may say that your leadership skills determine how far you can go in your career.
That’s why executive leadership and presence are two of the most wanted skills for executives in the industry. But, what would you say if there’s a way you can improve those skills and become the professional you are meant to be?
That’s what the WICxIWD2022 is all about. This upcoming March 31, we’re celebrating International Women’s Day with a new global and premier digital event. This event will be an excellent opportunity for senior-level directors, corporate leaders, allies, and entrepreneurs looking for new opportunities to elevate their professional development and mindset to accelerate their career growth.
It’s the perfect time to focus on your executive skills
This year’s edition of the WICxIWD is centered in three core actions: learn, connect, and act. They all turn around the same ideal: mastering your executive leadership and presence. In this edition, you’ll learn how to gain the skills of your executive presence through a CXO panel and keynotes.
You’ll also have the incredible opportunity to connect and establish strategic alliances with the industry leaders thanks to the warm introductions and the Cloud Leader Roundtables. Also, there’s a unique chance to participate in a series of bootcamps to gain business insight, increase your courage, and more to expand your career and create more business opportunities.
What can you expect from the WICxIWD2022?
This event is designed to detach you from your limiting beliefs, to help you grow those skills you think you need to improve. It will help you find your personal strategy for growth to grant you access to higher leadership positions, as well as new economic opportunities and a successful business plan to achieve fulfillment and success.
Let’s take a look at what does the WICxIWD2022 have to offer:
- Inclusion on Purpose – Cultivating the New Sustainable Workplace Culture Keynote: learn how leaders can design equitable workplaces and cultivate a culture of belonging
- #ExecutivePresence and #FindYourFit Bootcamps: uplevel your leadership potential to grow your influence with others and learn some of the basic requirements for a Cloud product manager.
- Advisory Circle: Join the Cloud Leader Circle and get the chance to connect with executive coaches, Fortune 100 Brands, and community leaders to achieve your professional goals, develop your professional power, and rediscover your professional and personal potential.
- #WICxIWD2022 Happy Hour: It has been a couple of rough years. But, hey, we made it! Join us at the Happy Hour with your favorite cocktail and foodie to celebrate all of our successes!
How to get involved with WIC?
- Have a lot of energy?
- Establish a WIC network within your company. Contact Us.
- Share job postings with us and meet with candidates.
- Have a lot of time?
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- Become An Advisor and Join Cloud Leader Circle
- Meet People. Request Warm introductions to meet Cloud Leaders
- Apply to participate in WICxLEAD: Leadership Accelerator program to build executive presence and proficiency to lead and influence digital transformation projects.
- Have capital to invest?
- Purchase WIC Annual Access Pass to get premium access
- Become a sponsor of WIC events and programs, contact Erin Northern at erinn@womenincloud.com.
What’s Next at WIC? Stay Tuned!
Learn more about events here
Don’t forget to join the Women in Cloud Community on LinkedIn to stay tuned for the latest news and upcoming events.
Last February 25, we hosted a new and exciting Lunch and Learn session with one of the Fortune 100 companies: JPMorgan Chase. The #WICxFortune100 Lunch and Learn series is a space where women in tech can connect, learn, and network with fortune companies and brands. Its goal is to generate access to new jobs opportunities focused on digital transformation, teach how to navigate and do business with the company, create new connections, and get a deeper insight into innovative enterprise-ready cloud solutions.
JPMorgan Chase is committed to its talent, diversity, and equity.
JPMorgan Chase is deeply committed to diversity and inclusion. Ebele Kemery, Head of Global Technology Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, started the session with a Power Talk about the power of strategic partnering with JPMorgan Chase and how it shapes the interaction and growth of the company globally. She also emphasized the importance of DEI for the company and how “the diversity of our perspectives and backgrounds are critical to developing new ideas.”
Nowadays, JPMorgan Chase is deeply focused on developing new Data and Cybersecurity technologies to keep improving the relationship with their customers and expand to new markets. Nonetheless, for the Head of Architecture, Cloud, and Engineering, Stephen Flaherty, talent stays at the forefront of the company alongside its diversity and inclusion culture.
Power Panel: Trifecta Approach to Building Strategic Relationship with JPMorgan Chase
We also held the largest panel in the history of WIC’s Lunch and Learn series so far. The panel took place with the participation of Monika Panpaliya (Head of Global Technology Product & Agility Office)as moderator, Kanti Shrestha (Head of Enterprise Technology Communications), Lauren Goodwin (Chief Technology Officer), Thulasi Kethini (Head of Software Engineering, Data Platform, Executive Director), Sarita Bakst ( Head of Information Architecture for Firm Wide Data Management), Arup Nanda (Global Head of Architecture – Enterprise Data), Zubair Quazi (Managing Director, Core Development), and Manasa Hari (Head of Data Platform Foundational Services, Executive Director) as panelists.
They discussed their great culture of respect in JPMorgan Chase and shared in-depth how the company is looking at the improvements in the technology landscape. They also showcased how to navigate the company and all the business transformation aspects, its culture of diversity and inclusion, and its importance for JPMorgan Chase.
Attendees got a good sense of what it’s like to work at JPMorgan Chase in the hands of its leaders and employees. On the other hand, attendees were also able to look at the hiring opportunities at JPMorgan Chase, which currently has over 4.000 jobs available in the cloud and data management field. Still, also it served as great insight for aspirants to get to know what the company is looking for as their ideal candidate for these positions.
Cloud Solution Showcase: amazing innovation by women-led companies.
We were so excited to present two women-led companies that created solutions that can be implemented in organizations such as JPMorgan Chase.
First, we presented Geetha Ramaswamy, CEO of Traice. She created an AI-enabled early warning risk detection and monitoring of businesses like JP Morgan Chase to make key decisions such as underwriting, investing, an extension of the line of credit, among others. Her solution allows companies to detect financial risks even six months in advance.
Second, we presented Bhavya Agarwal, CEO of ZipBoard. She’s also an entrepreneur and cloud founder who created ZipBoard, a digital content review platform helping improve the content feedback process on websites, courses, videos, and documents by making it visual and easy.
Networking and job opportunities at the Roundtables
Last but not least, attendees had the chance to meet, interact, and connect with other attendees, speakers, and advisors in the networking lounge. Additionally, it was a great way to explore becoming a technology leader or a digital officer and a unique opportunity for those looking for new jobs to meet the JP Morgan Chase leaders and those willing to learn more about the company and corporate development.
Please join us in our LinkedIn community if you want to get more updates and news about our upcoming events. Also, don’t forget to visit the #WICxFortune100 Lunch and Learn Series website to get more information about it and look at our next session held on April 22 with Salesforce Ventures.
Don’t forget to sign up to the Get Introduced Challenge. Designed for executives, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, subject-matter experts, community leaders, and thought leaders—basically all WIC’s community! That way, you’ll get access to an advisor, leader, or mentor to help you transform your career’s trajectory.
Thanks to the WIC Solution Marketplace, your company can also grow and get new customers and business opportunities. Get your solution listed in the WIC Solution Marketplace, help your customer engage with you, access your verified listing on other marketplaces, and get leads and demo requests.
The WICxAccessPass is our signature annual membership program. It offers infinite access to an online community, warm introductions, signature events, and the opportunity to expand your network and master your executive presence and participate in creating billion-dollar access while having fun and adventure. Designed for individuals, it features the greatest value with the best benefits, alongside unique experiences offered in one pass.
