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Women of Colour in Tech
Susanne Tedrick
About WOMEN OF COLOR IN TECH
To inform and inspire women of color to pursue
careers in technology
Based on the author’s personal experiences
transitioning into the tech industry, and
observations from other women of color in
technology jobs
Book Themes
Diversity of Tech
Careers
Preparing For Tech
Careers
Navigating
Challenges
Challenges for
diverse populations in
tech
Limited access to academic and professional experiences
Limited access to mentors and sponsors
Lack of diverse and inclusive academic/work environments
Lack of consistent and meaningful support across work, school
and community environments
Lack of identifiable role models
Lack of access to computing resources and internet
Conscious/unconscious biases and microaggressions
Components For Building A
Career in Tech
Skill Development Continuous
Learning Mindset
Self-Advocacy
Networking
Skill Development
Technical (Hard) Skills
Skills that can be taught, measured and
tested
Examples:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cloud computing
- Data analysis
Professional (Soft) Skills
Skills that are developed over through
experiences and time; are hard to quantify
Examples:
- Emotional intelligence
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
Both are needed!
Skill Development
Many options & resource exist:
▪ Library resources
▪ Undergraduate or graduate study
▪ Online courses
▪ Hackathons
▪ Bootcamps
▪ Professional experiences
(internship/externships/apprenticeships)
▪ Programs from professional organizations
▪ Skill based volunteering
▪ Self-study
Continuous Learning Mindset
▪ Education is lifelong, not a fixed
point in time
▪ Technology rapidly changes
▪ Having broad tech knowledge
and specialty expertise in key
areas is crucial
Networking
It’s not who you know… but who knows you and your work
Benefits:
▪ Advice and information – industry, career or company
▪ Opportunities – projects, mentorship, jobs
▪ Mentors and sponsors
▪ Support during challenging times
Self-Advocacy
• Individuals are their own best career advocates!
• Accomplishments and achievements should be shared
• Opportunities should be requested
Q&A
Thank You
susanne@susannetedrick.com
susannetedrick.com (Personal) /
webelongintech.com (Book)
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/susannetedrick
Twitter: twitter.com/susannetedrick

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Women of Colour in Tech

  • 1. Women of Colour in Tech Susanne Tedrick
  • 2. About WOMEN OF COLOR IN TECH To inform and inspire women of color to pursue careers in technology Based on the author’s personal experiences transitioning into the tech industry, and observations from other women of color in technology jobs
  • 3. Book Themes Diversity of Tech Careers Preparing For Tech Careers Navigating Challenges
  • 4. Challenges for diverse populations in tech Limited access to academic and professional experiences Limited access to mentors and sponsors Lack of diverse and inclusive academic/work environments Lack of consistent and meaningful support across work, school and community environments Lack of identifiable role models Lack of access to computing resources and internet Conscious/unconscious biases and microaggressions
  • 5. Components For Building A Career in Tech Skill Development Continuous Learning Mindset Self-Advocacy Networking
  • 6. Skill Development Technical (Hard) Skills Skills that can be taught, measured and tested Examples: - Artificial Intelligence - Cloud computing - Data analysis Professional (Soft) Skills Skills that are developed over through experiences and time; are hard to quantify Examples: - Emotional intelligence - Communication - Collaboration - Adaptability Both are needed!
  • 7. Skill Development Many options & resource exist: ▪ Library resources ▪ Undergraduate or graduate study ▪ Online courses ▪ Hackathons ▪ Bootcamps ▪ Professional experiences (internship/externships/apprenticeships) ▪ Programs from professional organizations ▪ Skill based volunteering ▪ Self-study
  • 8. Continuous Learning Mindset ▪ Education is lifelong, not a fixed point in time ▪ Technology rapidly changes ▪ Having broad tech knowledge and specialty expertise in key areas is crucial
  • 9. Networking It’s not who you know… but who knows you and your work Benefits: ▪ Advice and information – industry, career or company ▪ Opportunities – projects, mentorship, jobs ▪ Mentors and sponsors ▪ Support during challenging times
  • 10. Self-Advocacy • Individuals are their own best career advocates! • Accomplishments and achievements should be shared • Opportunities should be requested
  • 11. Q&A
  • 12. Thank You susanne@susannetedrick.com susannetedrick.com (Personal) / webelongintech.com (Book) LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/susannetedrick Twitter: twitter.com/susannetedrick