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DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring panel featuring incredible women who h
 ave built their careers in tech\, data\, and development. They will share 
 how they navigated challenges\, found success\, and built valuable profess
 ional networks along the way.\n\nIf you are starting out in these fields o
 r looking for guidance on your next steps\, this event is a great opportun
 ity to gain practical advice\, career insights\, and tips on growing your 
 network. You will also have the chance to connect with industry leaders an
 d like minded women who are on a similar journey.\n\nMeet the Panelists:\n
 \nMarvi Shaikh is a Data Analyst with a strong background in data acquisit
 ion\, governance\, and analytics. Holding a Master’s in Data Science &amp; D
 ata Analytics\, she has led data-driven initiatives at Sun Life\, optimizi
 ng reporting processes and integrating governance frameworks. With experie
 nce teaching at Conestoga College \, Marvi is passionate about bridging ac
 ademia and industry. She actively mentor aspiring data professionals throu
 gh opportunities at Wilfrid Laurier University Data Analytics Society\, Su
 n Life\, and beyond\, empowering the women in data science and AI.\n\nSwet
 a Akshi: With 15 years of experience in technology\, Sweta has spent the l
 ast 6 years as an educator in tech\, including roles as a college professo
 r at Conestoga College and corporate tech trainer at The Home Depot. Curre
 ntly\, she is the program lead for learning and development in technology 
 at The Home Depot. She is a dedicated advocate for Women in Tech and have 
 been a career coach and mentor for the past 5 years\, helping individuals 
 start\, resume\, or change their career journeys. Outside of work\, she is
  a solo traveler and love writing poetry.\n\nManuela Valente: With over 10
  years of experience at SAP\, Manuela has developed strong expertise as a 
 Product Support Engineer\, consistently delivering high-quality support an
 d solutions for customers worldwide. With a seven year background in devel
 opment\, she has worked on various aspects of IT\, enhancing customer expe
 riences. Manuela holds a postgraduate degree in Information Technology wit
 h a focus on Agile methodologies and innovation. She is passionate about p
 roblem-solving\, optimizing systems\, and ensuring that customers receive 
 timely\, effective\, and innovative solutions. Beyond her technical profic
 iency\, she is also passionate about mentorship and guiding aspiring profe
 ssionals in their careers.\n\nYohana Gambarini is a Project Cost Data Anal
 yst in the nuclear industry. With a degree in Business Administration and 
 a Postgraduate qualification in Global Business Management from Conestoga 
 College\, she has built a strong foundation for her career. In 2020\, she 
 decided to pivot her career toward Data Analytics. Yohana took the plunge 
 into a Power BI BootCamp\, dove into SQL through online courses\, and embr
 aced networking opportunities to connect with industry professionals. By l
 everaging LinkedIn and showcasing her skills through various projects\, sh
 e successfully blended her analytical expertise with the business insights
  she gained in her previous role. This strategic approach ultimately led h
 er to her first position as a Data Analyst\, where she continues to thrive
  and contribute to the field.\n\n[]\n\nCo-sponsored by: Angelina Ziesemer\
 n\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/477529
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/477529
ORGANIZER:adecarvalhoalvarezz@conestocac.on.ca
SEQUENCE:91
SUMMARY:Empowering Women in Tech\, Data\, and Development: Building Careers
  and Connections
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 for Women in Tech and have been a career coach and mentor for the past 5 y
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 ent\, she has worked on various aspects of IT\, enhancing customer experie
 nces. Manuela holds a postgraduate degree in Information Technology with a
  focus on Agile methodologies and innovation. She is passionate about prob
 lem-solving\, optimizing systems\, and ensuring that customers receive tim
 ely\, effective\, and innovative solutions. Beyond her technical proficien
 cy\, she is also passionate about mentorship and guiding aspiring professi
 onals in their careers.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;\n&lt;p class=&quot;&quot; data-start=&quot;267&quot; data-end=
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 ion for her career.&amp;nbsp\;In 2020\, she decided to pivot her career toward
  Data Analytics. Yohana took the plunge into a Power BI BootCamp\, dove in
 to SQL through online courses\, and embraced networking opportunities to c
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 her skills through various projects\, she successfully blended her analyti
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