Tech. Strong. Women.

 In this episode of Tech. Strong. Women, hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Carolyn Nash, COO of Red Hat, they explore the evolving landscape of AI, open source security, and career development. They discusse how AI is reshaping industries, the role of enterprise-grade open source in innovation, and the importance of continuous learning in today’s fast-changing tech environment. Carol...

 In this episode of TechStrongWomen, hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Sal Kimmich who shares her unconventional journey from government-funded research to open source and cybersecurity, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities for women in tech. She discusses the increasing reliance on open source within federal agencies, the security considerations that come with it, and...

The tech job market is fiercely competitive, with AI screeners prioritizing keywords and hundreds of applicants per role. In this episode, Caroline Wong shares her job search journey and offers practical advice for standing out, from optimizing resumes and LinkedIn profiles to mastering remote interviews and networking effectively. She also emphasizes the importance of personal branding, self-care...

In this episode, hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Katherine Druckman (Intel) as they delve into the troubling sexism still present in the tech industry, sparked by a recent incident at the Black Hat conference. We explore the broader challenges women face in tech — especially in open source, where representation remains staggeringly low — and examine the cultural and historical forc...

In this episode, hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Percona CEO Ann Schlemmer and CTO Liz Warner who share insights on open source innovation, company culture, and their unique leadership journeys as women in technology. Percona, an open source database company, is dedicated to making databases accessible and secure, with a focus on community, ease of use, and robust documentation to...

In this episode of Tech. Strong. Women., hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan sit down with Priyanka Sharma, executive director of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), to explore the rapid growth and influence of CNCF in the cloud native ecosystem. With more than 190 projects, 750+ member companies, and a developer community of 7.1 million worldwide, CNCF is shaping the future of cloud-nativ...

Join hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan for the latest episode of Tech. Strong. Women. featuring Chhaya Gunawat, a DevOps engineer at Amazon, as she dives into the dynamic world of DevOps and the future of AI/ML integration. Chhaya shares her insights on the high-demand, high-pressure nature of the field and why women are uniquely equipped to thrive in it. She discusses the lessons learned from inc...

In this episode of Tech. Strong. Women., hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Harman Kaur, VP of AI at Tanium.  Harman shares her remarkable career path from the Air Force to a pivotal role at Tanium, where she unexpectedly transitioned from an HR position to engineering. She delves into the complexities of enforcing cybersecurity regulations and accountability, particularly in the wake...

In this episode of Tech. Strong. Women., Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Garima Kapoor, a remarkable founder with a PhD in finance and economics who transitioned from academia to entrepreneurship. She co-founded MinIO, an open source object storage company, alongside her engineer husband. Garima highlighted the challenges she faced as a woman founder, including gender discrimination in f...

In today's episode of Tech. Strong. Women. Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Anneka Gupta, Chief Product Officer at Rubrik. In an era of increasing cyber attacks, data security is critical, and Anneka Gupta from Rubric emphasizes the need for strategies that ensure cyber resilience and recovery post-attack. Traditional prevention methods must now be complemented by proactive measures like...

In this episode of  Tech. Strong. Women ., Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Tennisha Martin (BlackGirlsHack Founder) and Nubiaa Shabaka (global chief privacy officer and chief cyber legal officer at Adobe). Join this panel for an important conversation that delves into the significant biases in AI systems, particularly affecting women of color, and stresses the need for greater diversity...

In the latest episode of Tech. Strong. Women, hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Dr. Sherry Marcus to discuss AI and its applications, with a focus on generative AI. Dr. Marcus, director of Amazon Bedrock Science, traces AI's evolution from natural language processing to generative AI, emphasizing its transformative capabilities. They cover ethical considerations, including data bias...

Join Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan for another episode of Tech. Strong. Women, where we dive deep into the world of cybersecurity and beyond with Caroline Wong, Chief Strategy Officer at Cobalt and trailblazer in the field. In this episode, we explore the fundamental principles of cybersecurity, highlighting the critical need for proactive security measures in an era of constant cyber threats. Carol...

In this episode, hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan have the privilege of speaking with Ewelina Wilkosz (Velux), a driving force behind the evolution of Jenkins Configuration as Code and a prominent figure in the open-source community. Ewelina shares her journey from consultant to Jenkins board member, recounting her pivotal role in developing early prototypes and collaborating with Jenkins creator...

In this episode, join  hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan  as they sit down with Shannon Mason, CSO of Tempo Software, to discuss the persistent gender pay gap in the United States, shining a light on the disparities that continue to affect women’s earnings across various states. Shannon underscores the urgency of addressing this inequality and emphasizes the importance of fostering an environment...

Join hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan in a captivating conversation with Cristine Gollayan, a trailblazer in cybersecurity and advocate for women in tech, as she shares her inspiring career journey from coding for Y2K to championing diversity and inclusion in STEM fields. Delve into the impactful initiatives of  STEM  for Her, empowering young girls to envision themselves as future leaders in tec...

In the first Tech. Strong. Women. episode of 2024, Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Alysia Silberg, a seasoned entrepreneur and venture capitalist with a deep-rooted passion for AI and mathematics, shares her journey in the book "Unemployable." From starting her first company at the age of 5 to becoming a VC focused on AI, Alysia explores the transformative impact of AI on her work and li...

Join hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan in a candid conversation with Smitha Murthy, CEO at Beagle Security. The panel delves into the challenges AI startups face when seeking funding, primarily due to a shrinking investment pool. They also highlight the increasing investor interest in AI cybersecurity, specifically within application security. The discussion underscores the importance of AI in for...

Despite all the focus on backend technological advancements, success or failure in tech can often come down to how the user can (or can't) interact with your product. In other words, technology lives or dies by user experience (UX). In the latest episode of Tech. Strong. Women., hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Nicole Sundin (Axio) to explore the topic of user experience design. Gai...

In this episode, hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Chris McHale, co-founder and CEO of SPK and Associates. Instead of diversity, equity and inclusion being an afterthought, McHale and SPK and Associates make it a top priority - actively striving to bring in individuals from various backgrounds to enhance their team's capabilities and perspectives. With over 20 years of experience in...

In this episode, join us as we delve into an important discussion on gender, equity and diversity in the AI industry with Paula R. Bratcher Ratliff. Paula emphasizes the imperative of incorporating diverse thought leadership, particularly from women, to combat gender bias in AI. Highlighting the potential of AI in fostering gender neutrality and balance, she sheds light on industry examples and th...

The cybersecurity conversation has recently shifted from reactive to proactive, focusing on software supply chains and risk management rather than playing whack-a-mole with ever-evolving threats. Today, it's important to take a holistic and proactive approach to cybersecurity, emphasizing open communication and collaboration to mitigate risks effectively. In this episode of Tech. Strong. Women .,...

Born and raised in Kenya, Christine Abernathy's journey to the U.S. tech industry underscores the dynamic nature of the field and the importance of collaboration, innovation and adaptability in the rapidly changing tech landscape. Now a senior director for open source evangelism at F5, Abernathy joins this episode of Tech. Strong. Women, with hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan, to share her insight...

In the tech industry, despite the propaganda to the contrary, no one achieves success on their own. For Lynne Doherty, she was cheered on every step of the way by friends, colleagues, mentors and supporters in her "Front Row." In this episode of Tech. Strong. Women., Lynne Doherty, president of go-to-market and worldwide field operations at Sumo Logic, joins Jodi and Tracy for an insightful conver...

As a corporate lawyer with 25 years of experience in Silicon Valley, Tricia Montalvo Timm has been part of small startups, large public companies and everything in between. Tricia is a leader, speaker and author of “Embrace the Power of You, Owning Your Identity at Work.” As a first-generation Latina whose first language was Spanish, Montalvo Timm has overcome multiple challenges to achieve the su...