Category: Spotlights

Reading Time: 4 minutes “If you want something, go for it. Apply for the job. Ask for the raise/promotion/job title/job description you want; actually, don’t just ask, but make a case for it.” Tell us a little bit about what a typical day looks like for you. After a … Continue reading45. Dr. Joanne Peca (she/her) – Assistant Teaching Professor & Program Coordinator, B.S. in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations: Penn State College of Information Science & Technology

Reading Time: 4 minutes “Staying passionate is easy when you are doing what you were born to do and I truly feel like I was born to be in tech.” Tell us a little bit about what a typical day looks like for you. Early mornings and I never … Continue reading46. Shreya Shenoy (she/her) – Software Engineer, Hitachi Rail STS

Reading Time: 3 minutes “Figure out what kind of technologist you want to be, not the kind that others think you should be.” Tell us a little bit about what a typical day looks like for you. The only typical part of my day is that I’m usually running … Continue reading47. Maggie Oates (she/her) – Researcher, PhD Student in Societal Computing @ CMU

Reading Time: 3 minutes “The tech industry is also where some of the largest issues facing humanity emerge: it’s rapidly evolving and shaping our collective trajectory in substantial ways. So, I’m deeply invested in the philosophical, social, and ethical considerations of tech work.” Tell us a little bit about … Continue reading48. Leah Jakaitis (she/her) – Head of Marketing Science, Tulco Labs

Reading Time: 3 minutes “If you told me 20 years ago that I’d own an IT company and know all the things I do about servers, networks, and IT security I would tell you that you’re nuts!” Tell us a little bit about what a typical day looks like … Continue reading49. Leia Shilobod (she/her) – CEO | IT Princess of Power, InTech Solutions, Inc.

Reading Time: 4 minutes “Toxic environments can be extremely bad for the creative souls and I don’t believe in martyrdom; no fancy salary or trendy company is worth your self-respect and your happiness.” Tell us a little bit about what a typical day looks like for you. The morning … Continue reading50. Giovanna Bologna (she/her) – Lead UX/UI Designer, Virtusa

Reading Time: 3 minutes “Focus on a skillset or function that you enjoy and let the road lead you in the right direction.” Tell us a little bit about what a typical day looks like for you. My days are busy – I spend a lot of time face-to-face … Continue reading51. Heather Feather (she/her) – Giant Eagle Program Manager, eCommerce Operations

Reading Time: 4 minutes “If you’re just starting your career, consider working at a start-up, even if it means less pay in the beginning—the opportunities you’ll have will be way above your experience level so you’ll learn quickly.” Tell us a little bit about what a typical day looks … Continue reading52. Heather Martin (she/her) – Chief Marketing Officer, Deeplocal

Reading Time: 2 minutes “I wouldn’t be where I am today if I didn’t continue to try and try and try again.” Tell us a little bit about what a typical day looks like for you. My day typically begins at 5:30 AM where I hit the gym to … Continue reading53. Miranda Knee (she/her) – Web Developer, Allegheny Conference on Community Development

Reading Time: 3 minutes “When things get hard, hold on to that fact that no matter who you are, your background, or the way that you look, you belong here and your input is needed.” Tell us a little bit about what a typical day looks like for you. … Continue reading54. Nicole Young (she/her) – Head of Total Quality Management, RoadBotics