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Shraddha Surana Q&A: Mentoring – a win-win situation

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Q&A with Shraddha Surana after her presentation at the Finding Ada Conference 2020.

Synopsis

During the initial days (years to be honest), I remember thinking “if only I knew this earlier, I would have done things better”. I would have developed faster as a professional, had I some insight or mentor to guide me. This is the main reason I started mentoring & guiding students. Both on data science projects and in general about the industry, about confidence & going about things. You can always be a mentor to someone and the benefits reaped are multi-fold for both the mentor and mentee!

About Shraddha

Shraddha is a lead data scientist at Thoughtworks with an interest in anything data, algorithms & sciences. She has published papers & given conference talks on machine learning and has worked in BFSI, retail, astrophysics & life science domains. Along with her job, she mentors several students from India & Africa. She is the co-organiser of the ‘Bridge&Beyond’ series that helps to bridge the academic-industry gap. She strives to create & be part of a system where people look out for each other.

Twitter: @SuranaShraddha
LinkedIn: /shraddasurana
Blog: @Shradda.Surana

Shraddha Surana: Mentoring – a win-win situation

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Shraddha Surana’s presentation from the Finding Ada Conference 2020.

Synopsis

During the initial days (years to be honest), I remember thinking “if only I knew this earlier, I would have done things better”. I would have developed faster as a professional, had I some insight or mentor to guide me. This is the main reason I started mentoring & guiding students. Both on data science projects and in general about the industry, about confidence & going about things. You can always be a mentor to someone and the benefits reaped are multi-fold for both the mentor and mentee!

About Shraddha

Shraddha is a lead data scientist at Thoughtworks with an interest in anything data, algorithms & sciences. She has published papers & given conference talks on machine learning and has worked in BFSI, retail, astrophysics & life science domains. Along with her job, she mentors several students from India & Africa. She is the co-organiser of the ‘Bridge&Beyond’ series that helps to bridge the academic-industry gap. She strives to create & be part of a system where people look out for each other.

Twitter: @SuranaShraddha
LinkedIn: /shraddasurana
Blog: @Shradda.Surana

Deepthi Karuppusami Q&A: Relauncher – Come back with a plan!

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Q&A with Deepthi Karuppusami after her presentation at the Finding Ada Conference 2020.

Synopsis

20 Million Indian women quit their jobs between 2004-20012. Around 65-70% of the women who quit never return to work at all. ‘As a woman – How can I overcome these challenges? How can networking help me ? How do I prepare for a comeback after a short/long break? These are some of the themes and Questions that I would like to answer using a framework to compartmentalise the challenges and help the audience frame the next steps of their career.

About Deepthi

Senior Consultant playing the role of a Data Business Analyst at Thoughtworks. Have been in the IT industry for 6 years and skilled in Agile BA framework with the ability to understand technology paradigms and how it can be leveraged to solve business problems.Experienced in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies having worked on productivity improvement, IT operations and Cost optimisation techniques.

LinkedIn: /DeepthiK

Deepthi Karuppusami: Relauncher – Come back with a plan!

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Deepthi Karuppusami’s presentation from the Finding Ada Conference 2020.

Synopsis

20 Million Indian women quit their jobs between 2004-20012. Around 65-70% of the women who quit never return to work at all. ‘As a woman – How can I overcome these challenges? How can networking help me ? How do I prepare for a comeback after a short/long break? These are some of the themes and Questions that I would like to answer using a framework to compartmentalise the challenges and help the audience frame the next steps of their career.

About Deepthi

Senior Consultant playing the role of a Data Business Analyst at Thoughtworks. Have been in the IT industry for 6 years and skilled in Agile BA framework with the ability to understand technology paradigms and how it can be leveraged to solve business problems.Experienced in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies having worked on productivity improvement, IT operations and Cost optimisation techniques.

LinkedIn: /DeepthiK

Tina Vinod Q&A: Bridging the Gender Divide in Tech, 1 Technologist at a Time

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Q&A with Tina Vinod after her presentation at the Finding Ada Conference 2020.

Synopsis

The gender divide in tech is a reality. Almost 63% of women in tech who re-enter the industry feel that a break was detrimental to their career progression. This talk will cover VAPASI the ThoughtWorks’ certified free technical women returnee program for women technologists on a career break. The training program is designed for women who are keen to get back to tech. It has a holistic approach to inclusion that goes beyond just training to empowering and driving positive social change.

Link

Website: thoughtworks.com/talktech/vapasi

About Tina

Tina Vinod is the Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Social Change for ThoughtWorks India. A feminist at heart with a strong belief that an inclusive organisational culture brings about the best in teams and individuals. She comes with 20+ years of experience with a passion for gender and LGBTQ+ inclusion, WIT, social change initiatives, mental health & wellness and equity in the workplace. Tina is actively involved in contributing to non-profits supporting marginalised communities.

Twitter: @Tina_Vinod
LinkedIn: /TinaVinod
Instagram: @Tina.Vinod