Powering Progress: Women in Tech
Did you know only 23% of women who major in STEM end up in tech roles? And women-founded tech start-ups received less than 10% of all venture capital funding in Europe in 2023?
Despite the challenges, women are making significant strides in the industry.
Through our Powering Progress: Women in Tech series, we share the stories & experiences of incredible women breaking barriers and inspiring the next generation of tech talent.
Deirdre Gallery | Head of Product & Technology Operations | Hostelworld Group
Deirdre’s journey has taken her from auditing at a Big4 firm to leading operations in Product & Tech. Throughout her career, she has embraced change, pushed beyond her comfort zone, and pursued opportunities in unexpected places…
Dwiparna Pal | Principal Software Engineer in Test | Globalization Partners
Dwiparna reflects on navigating male-dominated teams, breaking myths around girls and STEM, and how initiatives like coding camps and return-to-work programs are reshaping opportunities for women…
Niamh O Connor | Senior Information Security Analyst | McKesson
Niamh shares her inspiring journey from overcoming gender bias early in her career to excelling in a male-dominated field. Her story highlights the power of resilience, self-belief, and the impact that role models can have in empowering more women to succeed in technology…
Loretta Dignam | CEO & Founder | The Menopause Hub
Loretta candidly shares her insights into navigating the challenges of fundraising as a female entrepreneur, scaling an impact-driven business in the corporate world and the mindset shifts that helped her push forward…
Gráinne Lynch | Business Transformation Leader | IBM
Gráinne’s journey into technology was driven by curiosity, mentorship, and a well-timed newspaper ad! With a career encompassing transformation, sustainability, and leadership, she offers valuable insights on gender balance, career advancement, and the importance of assembling a personal “board of directors”…
Nicola Moore | IT Strategy, Transformation & PMO Manager | PepsiCo
Nicola emphasises the importance of mentorship, supportive workplace policies, and the need for societal and legislative change to help women break the glass ceiling and step into senior roles…
Pooja Kumar | Software Engineer | Dell
Pooja shares how she turned her passion for technology into a thriving career despite facing academic biases. She discusses the power of mentorship, the importance of visible female leadership, and why representation matters in shaping the future of tech…
