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The PlayerZero PodcastThe next great tech opportunity is here | Barkha Herman (Founder @ South Florida Women in Technology)Barkha Herman is the founder of South Florida Women in Technology - a community of women in tech who are passionate about helping each other out & empowering more women to succeed in the tech industry. In this episode, Barkha discusses the universe of opportunity that AI has opened up for anyone who wants to get into tech, how to go far when all you have is grit and determination, and lays out some key strategies for women looking to make their mark in the tech industry.Introduction and background (0:00)Emerging trends in the tech industry (15:29)2023-06-0654 min
Women Winning @ Work Podcast with Barkha HermanConversation with Ginny FosterJoin me for another amazing episode of Women Winning @ Work.My guest is Ginny Foster.She as an Engineering degree and like automation - i.e. she works with Robotics!From her early struggle in college to taking her time to get her degree.From summer math classes to getting four patents.From a young tomboy to wearing a hard hat on factory floors.Learning how to help customer with robotics and industrial automation.Teaching a class on how to automate using robotics.Join me for this amazing journey of an inspiring...2023-03-0828 minWomen Winning @ Work Podcast with Barkha HermanConversation with Danielle BorisMeet Danielle Boris.Founder, unstoppable, brilliant woman in tech.How her early life and her supportive parents created a path for her and her sister to succeed in life.How an early conversation with a wellmeaning woman in tech inspired her to create her company.How as a solo female founder, she faced challenges and moved on anyways.How being a woman can be your advantage.How Danielle overcomes opposition and bias.How community is important.Using your superpower is what it's all about.The importance on intrinsic motivation.Learning...2023-02-2825 minWomen Winning @ Work Podcast with Barkha HermanConversation with Ameet ChabraIn this Episode:- Meet Ameet the young entrepreneur, also a possible International Spy.- Ameet's first major. Switching from Business to Marketing.- First business at the age of 19, with a bunch of 19-year-olds.- Transition from Event Planning to Google Ads.- Early challenges, overcoming and becoming a successful business owner.- Focus on Mental Health, and self care.- Advice for young entrepreneurs.- check out Ameet's business and follow her on the socials :-DAmeet's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adwordsgirl/Ameet's Link Tree: https://linktr...2022-09-2322 minWomen Winning @ Work Podcast with Barkha HermanConversation with Lisa Lord-PattersonIn this episode:Nursing Major is too prissy to be a nurse.Switching to Business Major.Transitioning to Technology.Journey to Federal Sellings and then to Microsoft.Rowing.Single motherhood.Lisa's Linkedin: Lisa Lord-Patterson | LinkedInBarkha's LinkedIn: Barkha Herman | LinkedInWould you like to be featured on my podcast? Message me on LinkedIn!Check out my website: http://www.barkhaherman.comJoin our growing group of supporting, empowering, and creative Women In Tech here. 2022-08-2610 min
Spill The LassiEpisode 3 - Who is Deep Sidhu?In this Episode Hosts Herman Singh, Manvir Singh & Arjun Singh go into detail about Deep Sidhu; his contributions, legacy & Importance of being a voice for Punjab during the Farmer's Protest. Full Episode: Bhindranwale was not a Terrorist | Farmers Protests | Barkha Dutthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6arVVDoAgNI&t=11s2022-08-1832 minWomen Winning @ Work Podcast with Barkha HermanConversation with Sara FuerstIn this Episode:Getting my first computer as a kid.Lack of tech / STEM programs in the all-girls schoolLearning to use a computer and then code.Choosing Computer Engineering Major.Women in Engineering Program.Interning, and then first job.Dealing with Toxic environment at work.Going it alone - starting my own company.Collaborating, starting BeHerVillage.From entrepreneur to CTO.Challenges of being a young woman in Tech.Finding my community.Message for young grads.Sara's LinkedIn: Sara (Tibbetts) Fuerst | LinkedInSara's...2022-08-1618 minWomen Winning @ Work Podcast with Barkha HermanConversation with Regina NoriegaIn this Episode: Digital Transformation SpecialistTurning down a position in Crypto earlyLearning, growing, starting EverydaySheroeGrowing up with immigrant parentsAdmiring her motherStartup - how she got it goingLack of women in Crypto Scarcity of non-hyped informationWhat is NFT?Being OK with being a nerd.Don't forget to follow Gina:EverydaSheroe on Twitter: EverydaySHEROE🦄 (@EverydaySheroe) / TwitterGina's Linkedin: (1) Regina M. Noriega🦄 | LinkedInBarkha's LinkedIn: Barkha Herman | LinkedInWould you like to be featured on my podcast? Message me on LinkedIn!Check...2022-08-1215 minWomen Winning @ Work Podcast with Barkha HermanConversation with Julie RachelIn this episode:Growing up in a less-than-middle-class family.Getting early access to computers in High School.Fixing code on VAX computersThe first person to go to university in their extended family.Merit scholarships, working through college.Being one of two women in the CS graduating program.Not finding a husband in college.First job after graduating.Moving from one job to discovering opportunities and growing.Finding a husband.Career growth, variety of careers, and more.Journey to Microsoft, becoming a people manager.Challenges of misperception.2022-08-0419 minWomen Winning @ Work Podcast with Barkha HermanConversation with Abbe HydeIn this Episode:Meet Abbe Hyde.Early entrepreneurship.The importance of having a positive attitude.How technology can solve world problems.Working with scientists, engineers, and technologists.From garbage to compost and other ideas.Living in a Van to attract the first customers of Winely.The joy and triumph of creating a new business.Advice to young AbbeAbbe's LinkedIn:Abbe Hyde 🍷 | LinkedIn Winely: Winely - Real-time Fermentation AnalysisBarkha's LinkedIn: Barkha Herman | LinkedInWould you like to be featured on my podcast? Message me on Link...2022-06-2419 minWomen Winning @ Work Podcast with Barkha HermanConversation with Sharmin AliIn this Episode:Origin Story - from a "lost soul" to Engineering to Data Analytics to making Art to Instoried.Importance of being an empathetic rebel, living through self-esteem issues.Surviving two near-death experiences under 13 years of age.Poor Parenting and Therapy.Starting Instoried, getting over bad relationships, creating her own way.Being responsible for a Company and the lives of others.On being vegetarian and the importance of climate change and being responsible.Advise for a younger Sharmin.Sharmins' Company: Sentiment Analysis, Plagiarism Checker & AI Content Writing Tool (i...2022-05-2725 minWomen Winning @ Work Podcast with Barkha HermanConversation with Suneeta BindalIn this episode:Growing up in Kenya. Living in 26 countries.Getting the first computer, writing games.Optimizing Power plants - climbing buildings in hard hats.The journey from Telecom to Cloud at Amazon to Microsoft.The challenge of being heard as a woman of color.On allyship and elevating voices.Breaking stereotypes and barriers.Advice for young women.Volunteering and helping others.Suneeta's LinkedIn: Suneeta Bindal | LinkedInBarkha's LinkedIn: Barkha Herman | LinkedInBarkha's LinkedIn: Barkha Herman | LinkedInWould you like to be featured on my podcast? Mess...2022-05-0921 minWomen Winning @ Work Podcast with Barkha HermanConversation with Emma CoffeyEmma's LinkedIn: Emma Coffey | LinkedInBarkha's LinkedIn: Barkha Herman | LinkedInBarkha's LinkedIn: Barkha Herman | LinkedInWould you like to be featured on my podcast? Message me on LinkedIn!Check out my website: http://www.barkhaherman.comJoin our growing group of supporting, empowering, and creative Women In Tech here. 2022-03-1425 minWomen Winning @ Work Podcast with Barkha HermanConversation with Naomi AlpernIn This Episode:Ambitions of becoming a Vet.Discovering Leadership skills.College, majors, parks and Rec degreeInternship, IT, certificationsTeaching and learningWorking, consulting Microsoft CareerAdvice for young WiTsContact NaomiNaomi's LinkedIn: (8) Naomi Alpern | LinkedInMy LinkedIn: (8) Barkha Herman | LinkedInBarkha's LinkedIn: Barkha Herman | LinkedInWould you like to be featured on my podcast? Message me on LinkedIn!Check out my website: http://www.barkhaherman.comJoin our growing group of supporting, empowering, and creative Women In Tech here. 2022-02-2525 minWomen Winning @ Work Podcast with Barkha HermanConversation with PallaviIn this Episode:Having the only computer in the neighborhood.Engineering college in India Dealing with harrassmentImmigrating to the United StatesCollege in NYUWorking and being underestimatedTriumph and creating alliances.Advise to young women You can find Pallavi at:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/pallavi-varandaniWebsite: www.pallavivarandani.comMy LikedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/barkhahermanBarkha's LinkedIn: Barkha Herman | LinkedInWould you like to be featured on my podcast? Message me on LinkedIn!Check out my website: http://www.barkhaherman.com...2022-02-1225 minWomen Winning @ Work Podcast with Barkha HermanConversation with Hong LiThis week:Moving from China to the USFirst plane rideFrom Biology to Computer ScienceStruggling to find companies that see value in a dual degreeCareer at MicrosoftGrowth, curiosity, challenges, and triumphsAdvice for listenersStay Curious!Hong's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/hong-li-8a50206aBarkha Herman's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/BarkhaHermanp.s. If you want to be on my podcast, DM me on LinkedIn!Barkha's LinkedIn: Barkha Herman | LinkedInWould you like to be featured on my podcast? Message m...2022-02-0412 minWomen Winning @ Work Podcast with Barkha HermanConversation with Daniela HenaoNOTE that we had some recording quality issues during recording this call, however, the conversation was so good that I kept it all!In this episode:A bit about Crypto and DefyTrendsMoving to the United State without speaking the languageNot so stellar gradesCommunity CollegeGetting accepted by top choice collegesUCLA, succeedingGetting into CryptoCreating a companyGetting funded - becoming an Entrepreneur.Daniella's message to other women in tech/women in CryptoDaniela's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielahenaomDefyTrends...2022-01-2522 minWomen Winning @ Work Podcast with Barkha HermanConversation with Vitoria RojasIn this episode:Vitoria Rojas is a Software Engineer and Assistance Instructor at Boca Code.Immigrating at the age of 9 without speaking the language.Volunteering, church, and assimilating to life in the United States.Wanting to be a Doctor.Graduating with a degree in Neuroscience.Job search during COVID-19.Coding Bootcamp.Mental health awareness and triumph.Working and volunteering.Advice to others.Vitoria's Linkedin: (27) Vitoria Roas | LinkedInBarkha Hermans LinkdIn: (27) Barkha Herman | LinkedInBarkha's LinkedIn: Barkha Herman | LinkedInWould you like to be featured on my pod...2022-01-1829 minWomen Winning @ Work Podcast with Barkha HermanConversation with Jeevantika LingalwarMeet Jeevantika.Cloud, Partners and moreInternational Women in Technology Group.Growing up in Nagpur, India.Influence of Jeevantika's mother.Failing twice, and recovering.Challenges and situations and the difference between the two.Life in Ireland.What is being "settled"?Advise to listener.Jeevantika's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeevantika-lingalwar/Barkha's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/BarkhaHerman/IWIT: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13789428/Barkha's LinkedIn: Barkha Herman | LinkedInWould you like to be featured on my podcast? Message me on LinkedIn!2022-01-0727 minWomen Winning @ Work Podcast with Barkha HermanConversation with Prerana GambhirShow Notes:What is a Program Manager anyways?Being a female Mechanical EngineerLiving in the UKGetting into StanfordJourney of starting a startupPath to MicrosoftPrerana's advise to other young womenPrerana's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/preranagambhir/My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barkhaherman/Want to be on my podcast? Ping me on LinkedIn!Barkha's LinkedIn: Barkha Herman | LinkedInWould you like to be featured on my podcast? Message me on LinkedIn!Check out my website: http://ww...2021-11-2422 minWomen Winning @ Work Podcast with Barkha HermanConversation With Michelle FoleyIn this Episode:Michelle's current jobJourney from school to STEMFrom possible Medicine Major to TechnologistTwenty Years at MicrosoftStories from DARTHer message for young women in TechMichelle's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themidi/My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barkhaherman/Barkha's LinkedIn: Barkha Herman | LinkedInWould you like to be featured on my podcast? Message me on LinkedIn!Check out my website: http://www.barkhaherman.comJoin our growing group of supporting, empowering, and creative Women In Tech here. 2021-10-2534 minWomen Winning @ Work Podcast with Barkha HermanConversation with Angel HarrisIn this Episode:Angel's journey starting at age six!Self-taught Basic while other kids were playing NintendoFirst Failure to First success in tech.The struggle of being undervaluedRising up and flourishingHelping othersAngela's Linkedin: (99+) Angela V. Harris | LinkedInBarkha's Linkedin: (99+) Barkha Herman | LinkedInBarkha's LinkedIn: Barkha Herman | LinkedInWould you like to be featured on my podcast? Message me on LinkedIn!Check out my website: http://www.barkhaherman.comJoin our growing group of supporting, empowering, and creative Women In Tech here. 2021-10-0131 minWomen Winning @ Work Podcast with Barkha HermanConversation of Silvia Chaves MadrigalShow Notes:Sylvia's current job, living in Costa Rica & working for MicrosoftHer transition from Accounting to Technology to MicrosoftWinning the Red Jacket - what is it? How she did it?The working mother, challenges and rewardsThe marathon runner, how to make time for everything in your life.Silvia's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silvia-chaves-madrigal/Barkha's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/barkhaherman/Barkha's LinkedIn: Barkha Herman | LinkedInWould you like to be featured on my podcast? Message me on LinkedIn!Check out my website: http://www.barkhaherman.comJoin our growing group of...2021-09-1727 minWomen Winning @ Work Podcast with Barkha HermanConversation with Diana GonzalesIn this Episode:Meet Diana, Customer Engineer @ Microsoft.One of six children never thought about technology, till Dad brings home a computer!Diana learns to fix the home computer and starts learning @ high school, then college.Till she gets pregnant and has to drop out.Diana waits and restarts her education when her older daughter starts kindergarten.Diana finishes her schooling, works as desktop support, and then transitions to Data. Her journey to Microsoft.Her curiosity, and allyship & networking.Her advice to young Latina women.Diana's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/digonza/My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in...2021-09-1027 minWomen Winning @ Work Podcast with Barkha HermanConversation with Jessica CallahanIn this Episode:Jessica's current Job, what is airgap, cloud etc.Origin Story - childhood, teen mom, 20+ years in the military, basic training away from 1 year old, mental games, divorce, learning who I was, special ops, marrying my best friend, juggling motherhood and military service.On failure and success, 10 months away from my son, life before internet, living in the time of change.Journey to Microsoft, finishing degree, U of Arizona, Microsoft Case Studies, coming home to the Pacific Northwest.Work and raising kids, children forgetting who you are, picking your battles, choosing to enjoy work, teaching kids resilience, marrying...2021-06-2631 minWomen Winning @ Work Podcast with Barkha HermanConversation with Kimaya KamatShow Notes for my interview with Kimaya Kamat.Introduction.Jersey girl, gardener.Getting hired during COVID-19 and working remotely.Hours of virtual interviews - without being able to read the room.Virtual onboarding @ Microsoft.Connecting with a new team and your managers.Why Microsoft?Culture and descisions and their impact.Culture Matters!What is a good manager.Origin story. From physics to civil engineering to technology.Failing a coding class.Food journey - and fitness journey.On Prawn Biryani and Fitatoes.Challenges - s...2021-06-1135 minWomen Winning @ Work Podcast with Barkha HermanConversation with Roxy NdebumaduIn this episode:How to pronounce Roxy's last name. It's "N Deboo ma Do".The story of Roxy's NameChallenges of people voting for you with an unusual last name.I talk about my own name.Roxy's Origin Story.The differences between parenting styles around the world (US vs. Nigeria).Early trauma.Growing up with no one to advocate for you.From Nursing to Technology.Working for Microsoft.Taking inspiration from Michelle Obama.Running for Office.Learning on the job to become a Councilwoman.Finding motivation.Challenges: People resistant to change and people without growth mindset.Advise for people wanting to g...2021-06-0240 min
CodePrep PodcastBarkha HermanEpisode 090 – Barkha Herman – graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Computer Science degree. For the past decade she has worked as a developer. She has worked her way up from developer to Senior Developer and Senior DevOps Engineer, and today, she is a Sr. Cloud Solution Architect for Microsoft. Along the way, …2020-02-1826 minCodePrepBarkha HermanEpisode 090 – Barkha Herman – graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Computer Science degree. For the past decade she has worked as a developer. She has worked her way up from developer to Senior Developer and Senior DevOps Engineer, and today, she is a Sr. Cloud Solution Architect for Microsoft. Along the way, …2020-02-1826 min
Brilliant Future PodcastConversations with my Son: On Philosophy In this series, I explore my own parenting with my son Kit Herman. We explore his views on Philosophy. This is a topic suggested by Kit, to my surprise. Let's see what he thinks of why Philosophy is even a thing in Parenting, and what part did it play in his life. 2019-07-2115 minBrilliant Future PodcastConversations with my Son: On Hobbies In this series, I explore my own parenting with my son Kit Herman. We explore his views on Hobbies. Both me and my husband had hobbies growing up. How did this impact raising kids? What were their own hobbies and interests? How much independence and freedom to pursue interests were available in our home? 2019-07-2118 minBrilliant Future PodcastConversations with my Son: On Career In this series, I explore my own parenting with my son Kit Herman. We explore his views on Career. How does he feel about a career, or work. Did his upbringing steer him one way or the other? How much pressure did he feel? How much freedom? Where is he headed? What should kids be thinking of? 2019-07-2125 minBrilliant Future PodcastConversations with my Son: On Nutrition In this series, I explore my own parenting with my son Kit Herman. We explore his views on Nutrition. I am a foodie, and I am particular about how I eat. I taught my kids to eat well and be aware of nutrition. Discover Kit's view on how he felt being raised in our home. 2019-07-2117 minBrilliant Future PodcastConversations with my Son: On Gaming In this series, I explore my own parenting with my son Kit Herman. We explore his views on Gaming. Should we let kids game? If so, how much, what kind? When is it too much? Is it good or bad? He is a gamer, and we discuss his own experience and views.2019-07-2130 minBrilliant Future PodcastConversations with my Son: On EducationIn this series, I explore my own parenting with my son Kit Herman. We explore his views on Education, what is it? What it isn't? How important was it in out household? What is his perspective on Education today?2019-07-2139 minBrilliant Future PodcastConversations with my Son: On Open Mind In this series, I explore my own parenting with my son Kit Herman. We explore things Kit found significant in our parenting. One of the things Kit noticed was that we were open minded. Explore how we raised open minded kids and how it shaped their thinking.2019-07-2128 minBrilliant Future PodcastConversations with my Son: On Hard Work In this series, I explore my own parenting with my son Kit Herman. We explore things Kit found significant in our parenting. One of the things Kit noticed was that we emphasized Hard Work. Explore how we raised hard working kids, and what it felt like from a kids' perspective.2019-07-2124 minBrilliant Future PodcastConversations with my Son: On Care In this series, I explore my own parenting with my son Kit Herman. We explore things Kit found significant in our parenting. One of the things Kit noticed was the Care we brought to parenting. I found this odd, since I believe most parents care. Kit sets me straight on what he meant by caring, and how our caring was different than what some parents may think.2019-07-2124 minBrilliant Future PodcastConversation with Andrea - On being a single motherIn this special episode, I speak to a friend, Andrea, on raising kids as a single mother.2019-07-0730 minBrilliant Future PodcastConversations with my son: On FairnessIn this series, I have conversations with my son, Kit Herman, on parenting and his own experience growing up in our house.2019-07-0721 minBrilliant Future PodcastFuture Proofing your childAre you worried about the future of your child? Is AI, Robotics, Automation going to take opportunities away from the next generation? What is a parent to do? Find out as Will and I explore these questions and more.2019-07-0732 minBrilliant Future PodcastOn Exponential Mindset : what it means to us as parentsWill and I introduce ourselves, and discuss what an exponential mindset is, and means to us in our local contexts and perspectives. We discuss how parents can promote a growth mindset in their kids, and we share some of our stories.2018-08-0628 min