Women in Technology

The twelfth episode of our Women in Technology podcast series features Rama Vedashree, Chief Executive Officer, Data Security Council of India (DSCI). DSCI, under her leadership, is pursuing a cybersecurity growth charter to make India a global hub for cybersecurity and help India become a USD 35 billion industry. Rama talks about her stint as a leader in various companies and her experience over the years. 

The eleventh episode of our Women in Technology podcast series features Alpana Shirgaonkar, Senior Executive Director at Nexdigm. Alpana, a big advocate of technology, talks about the benefits she can render to clients and ways to inculcate a technology-friendly atmosphere at the workplace where future business professionals are being trained under her guidance. She also shares excerpts about her evolution as a business service professional and her experience in understanding and delivering to client requirements across geographies.

The tenth episode of our Women in Technology podcast series features Janhvie Khele, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer at Thermax Limited. She discusses her journey of becoming a seasoned professional in the field of strategic management and a certified CSR professional who associates herself with various NGOs as a way of giving back to society. She candidly talks about technology becoming an enabler and helping women achieve their dreams despite several obstacles. 

The ninth episode of our Women in Technology podcast series features Sharon Solomon, Founder & Principal Consultant of Solomon Consulting Group. She discusses her journey in the technology ecosystem and tells her story of driving change while enumerating measures to boost women in higher roles in technology.

In the eighth episode of our Women in Technology podcast series features Tara Madden, Director of Business Transformation at Invenergy. She discusses her role in the technology ecosystem and tells her story of finding the right work-life balance. Tara also speaks about the challenges of working women, professional growth, and the importance of flexibility.

In the seventh episode of our Women in Technology podcast series, Divya Gupta, Information Security & Data Privacy Leader at IKEA discusses the ambit of technology and how multiple generations in India have been impacted by digitalization. Divya discusses the ever-changing nature of technology and notes the importance of changing with it. She advises other women professionals in the field to keep a learning mentality which played a key role in her entire corporate journey.

In the sixth episode of our Women in Technology podcast series, Mea Malan, Group Legal Advisor, Nexia SAB&T, discusses her journey which initially focused on legal aspects, but now encompasses a large degree of compliance as well as data protection and privacy. Mea also speaks about the future of women in the cybersecurity space and notes that talent may come from different academic backgrounds. 

In the fifth episode of our Women in Technology podcast series, Anjali Sharma,  Business Technology Leader at Johnson & Johnson. Discusses measures to improve the school and college ecosystem as well as methods to improve women's access and understanding of technology within the corporate structure. She believes that training is crucial to remove unconscious bias that might plague an organization that would help them create a more female-friendly environment at the top level.

In the fourth episode of our Women in Technology podcast series, Nicola Comninos, Group Chief Risk Officer at the JSE discusses the importance of critical thinking and diverse experience in developing professionals. Nicola notes how technology has become universal and how business crosses borders at the speed of seconds in today's digital world. She also discusses the rise of newer technologies and advises  upcoming women leaders to listen to more, share experiences, and collaborate to derive maximum value.

The third episode of our Women in Technology podcast series features Sheila Quadros, Assistant Vice President, Corporate Affairs at Edelweiss. She discusses transitioning between industries, transferable skills/capabilities, and the importance of support agents in professional development. Sheila also talks about the transformational nature of technology, the need to adapt to changes as well as her advice for women aiming to reach the top of the corporate ladder.