Join us on this journey to discover your place in tech.
When: February 22, 2024 at 12 p.m. CST
Where: Virtual
Duration: 1 hour
Admission: US$60.00
Are you trying to navigate the complex world of technology careers? Searching for your unique niche in this vast industry? Look no further! We are thrilled to announce our latest offering: How to Find Your Niche in the Tech Industry— an outstanding panel event, paired with a downloadable guide you can always go back to during your career journey.
Why attend this seminar
- Identify Your Ideal Role: Uncover the industries and positions that best align with your passions and skills.
- Explore Uncharted Tech Territories: Learn about niche areas in tech and how to get a head start, even if you feel you lack the necessary skills right now.
- Navigate Your Tech Career Path: Gain strategies and insights from leading women in various tech domains, sharing their journeys and advice.
Why this guide is a must-have
Designed specifically for aspiring women in tech, our guide is more than just a collection of tips. It’s a roadmap to discovering your ideal role in tech. Follow the clear and actionable steps in the guide to gain clarity on your future job, and make moves towards landing it. Whether you're starting out or looking to pivot your career, this guide is your key to unlocking new opportunities.
Meet your moderator
Adriana Bokel Herde
Chief People Officer
While Adriana has found her niche in talent development and diversity in tech, she hasn’t always worked in cybersecurity. Her impressive tech career has spanned multiple industries, including health research, AI, software platforms and more.
She has led initiatives in talent development, attracting top talent, enhancing the employee experience, overseeing operations teams, and focusing on critical areas like diversity, inclusion, and talent branding.
Meet your panelists
Hayley Wilson
Manager – Solutions Engineering, Snyk
Hayley leads a team of 9 Solutions Engineers who serve as trusted advisors to Snyk customers during their buying journey and support their long-term success.
She’s worked for various tech companies throughout her career, and is always passionate about increasing the visibility of PreSales Engineering as a career option. She’s also a huge advocate for diversity within the profession.
Alina Illie
Software Development, Snyk
Diligently pursuing humble leadership with a focus on Agile practices, Alina leads a diverse global team of engineers at Snyk.
She’s backed by nearly 9 years of experience in the tech industry, with roles in Open Source Software Development at Harman, Cybersecurity at Secureworks (Dell), and Quality & Compliance at Suvoda. As you can imagine, she has a lot of advice for people navigating a career in the tech industry.
Jordan Sakowski
Senior Account Executive, Snyk
As a Senior Account Executive at Snyk, Jordan supports a variety of customers within the NYC tech scene. As such, she’s exposed to a lot of interesting people, tech products, and industries.
Jordan has always been drawn to the tech industry. She started her career journey at Elastic, progressing from an Sales Development Representative to an Account Executive.
Who Should Attend?
- People who are considering a tech career, but don’t know where they fit.
- Current tech professionals seeking new horizons.
- Anyone curious about the diverse and exciting roles within the tech industry.
Join Us
Proceeds from this event will help Girls in Tech continue to provide valuable resources to our members around the world.
