Elevate - Women in Tech podcast

S1 Ep 27 - Charting Your Tech Career: Professional Standards, AI, and Breaking Barriers with Professor Liz Bacon Principle and Vice Chancellor of Abertay University and Elevate Women in Tech

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Join host Kellie Kwarteng and guest Professor Liz Bacon, Principal and Vice Chancellor of Abertay University and former BCS President, for an inspiring conversation about professional standards, technological innovation, and the transformative power of professional recognition in tech.

From her early days in programming to becoming a leading voice in technology education, Liz shares her journey of breaking barriers and championing professional excellence in the tech industry.

Key highlights:

  • The significance of Chartered IT Professional (CITP) registration
  • How professional certification validates technical expertise and ethical standards
  • Breaking barriers for women in technology and STEM
  • Navigating career growth through voluntary roles and professional engagement
  • The transformative potential and challenges of Artificial Intelligence
  • Importance of continuous professional development in tech
  • How professional bodies like BCS support technology professionals at all career stages


Liz offers candid insights about her remarkable journey from a programming enthusiast to an academic leader, sharing practical strategies for professional growth and the critical role of ethical standards in technology.

Whether you're starting your tech career, looking to advance your professional recognition, or wanting to understand the future of technology, this episode provides actionable insights for breaking through barriers and achieving your goals.

๐˜›๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฑ๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ฐ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ด๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฃ๐˜บ BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. Join BCS to apply for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) - the only Chartered IT registration validating your technical expertise and accountability in tech. Find out more at bcs.org/trustyou

Useful resource links:Connect with Professor Liz Bacon - LinkedInBritish Computing Society (BCS) - Professional Registrationhttps://www.abertay.ac.uk/https://www.abertay.ac.uk/

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