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Tech in the Right DirectionLearning the Importance of Setting Boundaries in the WorkplaceEnjoy this podcast replay:
Jennifer and Robin talk about the need for employers and employees to be honest about what they can and are willing to do. The need to have strong empowering boundaries for all parties is extremely important for business and personal success.
Robin Corralez is a hands-on, diversified, human resources leader focused on creating sustained value in fast-paced, dynamic environments by building strong teams and identifying, assessing, and executing organizational initiatives that drive business success aligned with the overall strategy.
In her role at PandaDoc, she focuses on building a ta...2025-05-0635 min
Tech in the Right DirectionA Serial Innovator’s Journey Through TechEnjoy this podcast replay:
Arlene Harris is an award-winning innovator and founder of several companies including GreatCall, maker of the Jitterbug cellular phone and service now owned by BestBuy. Having grown up in a wireless family business, she started working with computers in the late 60’s and has spent the next five decades at the intersection of wireless and computing. Arlene share’s her journey through the Tech Industry, the struggles she’s experienced finding financing for her big ideas in addition to being one of few in her industry and where she is today. Her newest innova...2025-04-2947 min
Tech in the Right DirectionIs Empathy an Important Aspect of Building a Successful Career?Enjoy this podcast replay:
Jennifer Didier sits down with Director of client Services as Clear Digital, Annie Raygoza. Listen to their conversation as they go deeper into Annie's career path and the importance of being empathetic to the team around you.
About Annie Raygoza
Annie serves as the Director of Client Services at Clear Digital, a digital agency specializing in marketing and advertising for B2B brands. She dedicates her time to building client relationships, and as a result of that, her team has garnered a 90% client retention rate.
Active in the...2025-04-0118 min
Tech in the Right DirectionBuilding Confidence by Leveraging Your Skills and Reframing Them.Enjoy this podcast replay:
Jennifer Didier interviews Samantha Bufton on how she has leveraged her skills to assist her in building her career. Her journey will take us from her arts and English literature start to COO of Poppulo.
A little more information about Samantha Bufton:
Highly-accomplished business, product, and innovation leader adept at growing global business lines via sophisticated B2C/B2B, product, and technology strategies. Over 20 years of success driving transformational growth for organizations of all sizes.
Career Update:
Samantha Bufton is not Operating Executive at Si...2025-03-2537 min
Tech in the Right DirectionTips That Help Bolster Professional ConfidenceEnjoy this Podcast Replay:
Join Jennifer Didier and Beth Attwood as they share great tips and insight on how to build confidence. Todays Technical Industry needs confident people to take the lead with bold moves to ask the hard questions and negotiate the best contracts.
Bio:
Beth Attwood is Vice President, Growth Marketing for Nitro Inc, the document productivity company, specializing in market-leading PDF, eSign and Digital Identity solutions.
With over 20 years’ experience in technology marketing, Beth’s had the privilege of working for leading brands such as Ingram Micro, Brocade, Veeam...2025-03-1840 min
Tech in the Right DirectionMeet Danica Bunnett COO of BluonEnjoy this podcast replay:
Join Jennifer Didier and Danica Bunnett as they discuss the operations of Bluon. Danica will share how her childhood experiences have helped to find her passion and use it to build Bluon to it's current status in the marketplace.
Danica Bunnett Bio:
As Bluon’s Chief Operating Officer, Danica manages the day-to-day operations of Bluon, a rapidly growing technology company in the HVAC space that has grown from 30 people to 130 in just over a year. As is typical in a company of Bluon’s size, Danica directly oversees several critical t...2025-03-0439 min
Tech in the Right DirectionMENtors that Make A DifferenceJennifer Didier sits down with co-founder of Kumospace Brett Martin. Listen to their conversation about the changes that are available in the digital workspace. (Virtual Office)
Brett Martin Bio:
I am an entrepreneur, angel investor, pragmatist, and optimist. Having spent most of my career in the startup trenches, I now focus on supporting other entrepreneurs as Managing Partner of a small seed-stage venture fund: Charge Ventures. Charge is a NYC-based pre-seed/seed stage venture fund. We invest 200-500k at the earliest stages of company formation and then help founders take things from 0 to 1.
2025-02-2535 min
Tech in the Right DirectionGood Roots Created A Determined SpiritEnjoy this podcast replay:
Join Jennifer Didier and she speaks to Nimia Amaya. They will discuss the importance of education and the need to have confidence, even it it takes you in a different direction than you thought.
Bio for Nimia Amaya:
Nimia Amaya is the Demand Generation Director at Younium. A digital media
and marketing professional with expertise in the North American and Latin
American markets. She holds a BA in Broadcast Media from the
University of North Texas and has worked with brands such as Univision
Communications...2025-02-1821 min
Tech in the Right DirectionSeeing Opportunity in Small BeginningsToday Jennifer Didier is joined by Shannon Reedy from TeraKeet. Shannon shares her journey from school up the ladder to help put in better practices for TeraKeet employees. These practices have helped TeraKeet to embrace Women in Technology and assist in bringing them work-life balance.
More on Shannon Reedy:
Shannon Reedy
Chief Revenue Officer
Shannon Reedy is the Chief Revenue Officer at Terakeet, the Fortune 500's preferred owned asset optimization (OAO) partner for strengthening brand and consumer connections online. With a demonstrated history of leadership, data analysis, and results-driven bus...2025-02-1132 min
Tech in the Right DirectionUnexplained Fertility?Join Jennifer Didier and Amy Beckley with a very frank conversation about fertility and some of her personal experiences with the currently available options. Amy got tired of the process and decided to take actions into her own hands.
Bio for Amy Beckley:
Many of our listeners are silently struggling with infertility. From mixed messaging in media to fear of failure, people often struggle to find the right path forward in their fertility journey. Amy Beckley is Founder and CEO of Proov. She went through the exact same challenges and has used her experience to craf...2025-02-0429 min
Tech in the Right DirectionCreating opportunities to empower and influence.Enjoy this podcast replay:
Jennifer Didier and Stephanie Shreve have a great conversation about the ELITE group that finds ways to empower other Women and the next generation of women to join the world of technology.
A little more about Stephanie Shreve:
Stephanie Shreve currently is the Chief Marketing Officer at PowerChord, Inc. She is a software and digital marketing executive with 20+ years experience leading high performing teams to support global brands and strategic partners. With a track-record of performance, her goal is to build strong relationships with customers to create solutions that d...2025-01-2824 min
Tech in the Right DirectionInterview with Stacey Fournier-ThibodauxJoin Jennifer Didier as she interviews President of Cask NX, Stacey Fournier-Thibodaux. They will be discussing the many facets of AI, including how it is and will continue to affect culture.
Bio:
Stacey Fournier-Thibodaux serves as the President of Cask NX, a leading ServiceNow consulting and implementation partner. Under her leadership, Cask NX drives transformative initiatives for clients leveraging ServiceNow to automate and reshape their business processes, elevate technology strategies, and foster innovative workplace cultures. With over 20 years of experience, she has delivered innovative solutions and operational excellence for Fortune 200 companies while championing strategic growth a...2025-01-2146 min
Tech in the Right DirectionUnderstanding Software SecurityEnjoy this podcast replay:
Join Jennifer and Laura Bell Main as they talk about the importance of Software security. Software security is not just a business challenge, but a challenge for home computer users as well. Laura Bell Main shares some great insights and tips that everyone can use to have a safer online experience.
A little more about Laura Bell Main:
Laura Bell Main specializes in securing some of Australia and
New Zealand’s fastest-growing organizations. She has over
twenty years of experience in software development and
information security. It's...2025-01-0731 min
Tech in the Right DirectionHayden Orme talks about Life, Work balance.Enjoy the podcast replay.
Jennifer Didier speaks with Hayden Orme as she shares how she left the corporate world to become an entrepreneur. In this process she has developed a system to help individuals as well as companies find their life, work balance.
Hayden Orme Bio:
I am the Founder of Handled. By Hayden & Co., as well as a speaker, two-time international bestselling author, award-winning leader, and a 50 Ton Master Merchant Mariner Captain. I have a top-notch team of Executive Assistants, all with years of extensive experience, providing business elevation and optimization services t...2024-12-2431 min
Tech in the Right DirectionMaking AI in the Metaverse a realityEnjoy this podcast replay:
Jennifer Didier gets to know Weili Dai. Hear their conversation about Understanding how to make next-gen
Conversational AI in the metaverse a reality.
Weili Bai Bio:
Weili Dai is one of the most successful women entrepreneurs in the world. Widely considered a
technology visionary, she is the only woman Co-Founder of a global semiconductor company,
Marvell Technology Group. For her contributions to technology and society, Newsweek named Ms.
Dai one of the “150 Women Who Shake the World” and was profiled by CNN International for the
...2024-12-1746 min
Tech in the Right DirectionHealthcare Statistics for Women and Why are they so ImportantJennifer Didier interviews Ann Garnier. They discuss Ann's exit from being a healthcare employee to opening a business that collects the necessary data needed to further healthcare for all women. She also shares about her journey and tools that help her to be confident and successful as a woman in technology.
Ann Garnier Bio:
Ann Garnier, the co-founder and CEO of Lisa Health, is a seasoned healthcare leader and
operator, helping to create, launch, and scale innovative tech companies and products
that have improved patient outcomes and access to care. Prior to Lisa H...2024-12-1037 min
Tech in the Right DirectionA Tool That Helps Curate Pre and Postnatal HealthListen to hear Jennifer Didier converse with Estelle Giraud about Estelle's firsthand experience navigating the maze that is beginning of life medical care. Estelle will share how using her own struggles to inform a solution, She Co-founded Trellis Health . Trellis Health is an all in one platform that takes frustration and anxiety out of coordinating and curating pre and postnatal health.
Bio:
Estelle Giraud is a PhD scientist (population genetics) turned commercial operator and leader in biotech and frontier medicine @Illumina, and now turned founder. Estelle believes people don’t neatly fit in single boxes, and some...2024-11-1941 min
Tech in the Right DirectionMentors That Make A Difference - Josh DeTillioListen in as Jennifer Didier and Josh DeTillio talk about the opportunities in the medical industry for Women.
More About Josh DeTillio:
A highly professional healthcare leader with over 20 years of experience in investor-owned, public, faith-based, and non-profit companies. Demonstrated success in collaborating with and leading boards and physicians to drive growth, improve culture, and deliver results on stated metrics in highly competitive markets. Accomplished leader in company strategic planning, health system operations, patient safety, and business development tactics. Engaging relationship builder with proven success in building highly effective leadership teams and developing a culture o...2024-10-2227 min
Business TalkFrom Occupational Therapist to Entrepreneurial Innovator: Jennifer's Journey with Thrive Home Therapy and DesignSend us a textDiscover the inspiring journey of Jennifer, the passionate founder of Thrive Home Therapy and Design, as she transforms from a dedicated occupational therapist to an entrepreneurial force. With roots in the University of Florida and a wealth of experience in rehabilitation hospitals, Jennifer shares her innovative approach to healthcare. Her mobile occupational therapy practice brings personalized evaluations and treatments directly to patients' homes, breaking boundaries and redefining accessibility. Jennifer's unique focus on adapting environments to enhance safety and functionality offers fresh insights into the transformative power of occupational therapy.Join us...2024-10-0413 min
Tech in the Right DirectionHow-to Lead the Way for Positive Change in TechnologyThis is a replay.
This week's guest is Sherlaender (Lani) Phillips, the VP of US Channel Sales for Microsoft. Lani brings over 20 years of experience in managing transformation in technology and inclusive leadership. As a recognized member of Microsoft leadership, Lani has been a driving force behind creating a more diverse and inclusive workforce which in turn has made Microsoft a centerpiece for positive reform within the tech industry. Lani's story of creating positive change is an inspiration to everyone facing the challenges in today's tech culture. Lani credits her success to her personal experiences, the people...2024-10-0134 min
Tech in the Right DirectionMENtors that make a difference Featuring Breno AraujoEnjoy this Replay:
Meet Breno Araujo from BOTO as he discusses with Jennifer Didier how the hiring practices of BOTO pursues qualified women for Technology jobs. Breno shares his unique ideas on how to maintain the candidates they hire.
A little more about Breno Araujo:
Breno Araujo is the Founder and CEO of BOTO, a no-code platform that allows anyone to build and share automation. Before BOTO, Breno was head of Revenue Intelligence for Ripple and has been in the blockchain space since 2016.
Breno has been coding since he was 12 years...2024-09-2437 min
Tech in the Right DirectionHow a Treehouse set the course of New InnovationJoin Jennifer as she speaks to Katy Rose about entering the age old business of insurance and developing new ways to process and service customers.
A little information about Katy Rose: PINS CEO
The youngest on her block and in her family, a very competitive Katy Rose bemoaned to her father, Marshall, that the big kids didn’t want to play with her. His response, “Build something that they’d want to be part of, and they’ll come to you…” One treehouse later, Katy and all the older kids were now playing together.
T...2024-09-1733 min
Tech in the Right DirectionInvesting in YourselfThis week's podcast is a replay of guest Jennifer O'Brien, the Founder of Accounting Business Solutions by JCS - a solution provider that focuses on the implementation, training, and technical assistance for accounting software.
Today we talk about Jennifer's career journey and how she dove headfirst into tech during the early part of her career journey. Jennifer's headfirst attitude developed because she knew she would see a return on the investment in herself. This investment in herself became a realization after Jennifer figured out that she could help small businesses with the accounting side of their organization...2024-09-1031 min
Tech in the Right DirectionHow-to Take Ownership as a Woman in TechThis week's guest is Jennifer Buchholz, the Founder of Excel and Flourish - a corporate technical training company. Jennifer helps organizations, teams, and individuals leverage their technology to save time, increase productivity, and reduce frustrations.
Today we talk about Jennifer's early experiences with technology and how her childhood helped shape her career path in tech training. We also talk about the importance of taking ownership as a woman in technology to accomplish the tasks at hand.
You can learn more about Excel & Flourish here: https://www.excelandflourish.com/
Thank you for listening; we...2024-09-0338 min
Tech in the Right DirectionGetting to know Shelley CopseyJoin Jennifer Didier as she has a lively conversation with Shelley Copsey. They discuss Shelley career path and her goals to have a diversified workforce. Jennifer also adds a new place to travel on her bucket list.
More about Shelley Copsey:
As the co-founder and CEO of FYLD, I lead a venture that empowers utilities field teams and managers to make data-driven decisions in real-time, leading to greater safety, productivity and quality assurance. I have over 20 years of experience in the intersection of physical infrastructure and digital technologies, as well as the human transformation required to...2024-08-2729 min
Tech in the Right DirectionConversation with Amber IveyJoin Jennifer Didier as she speaks with Amber Ivey. Amber has a unique career path that eventually lead her from the private sector to the government sector. Listen as she shares her journey and educates us on the positive work that is going on.
More about Amber Ivey:
Amber Ivey “AI” is currently a Vice President at a non-profit where she leads a team that helps governments drive impact. In her prior role, as the Senior Director for the Bloomberg Philanthropies Center for Government Excellence at Johns Hopkins University, she led a team that assisted governm...2024-07-3030 min
Tech in the Right DirectionWhat Venture Capital look like for Women in TechnologyMelisa Widner joins Jennifer Didier to talk about Venture Capital for Women in Technology.
Melissa Widner from Lighter Capital talks to us about the evolution of the Venture capital space for Women Entrepreneurs.
Melissa Widner is the CEO of Lighter Capital, the pioneer and leading provider of revenue based financing to SAAS companies. She has a deep understanding of the entrepreneur's journey and the importance of growth capital.
Previously, she was the Managing Director of NAB Ventures, the venture capital arm of National Australia Bank, where she invested in and served as a director f...2024-07-0933 min
Tech in the Right DirectionMentors Who Make a Difference: W/ Curtis PrestonListen as Jennifer Didier and W. Curtis Preston talk about the importance of backing up your technology. Mr. Preston is an advocate for women and he encourages women to join his team.
W. Curtis Preston Bio:
W. Curtis Preston (AKA Mr. Backup) has specialized in designing data protection systems since 1993, and has designed such systems for some of the largest organizations in the world. His lively prose and wry, real-world approach has made him a popular author and speaker. He has written four O'Reilly books, the latest of which is Modern Data Protection, published in 2021. H...2024-06-2527 min
Tech in the Right DirectionHow-To Overcome Obstacles and Find Your PurposeThis week's guest is Kate Roberts, the founder of Maverick Collective, The Ikigai Company, and Katmondo Lifestyle. Kate is a global social entrepreneur, philanthropist, investor, artist, women's advocate, and public speaker. As a serial entrepreneur, Kate has used her influence and platform to find opportunities and gaps in world health, specifically women's health, to put together teams and address these issues. Kate has most recently worked with PSI, Melinda Gates, and HRH (The Crown princess of Norway) to fund Maverick Collective, a $100M groundbreaking philanthropic initiative led by women for women, which has been innovating and scaling women-focused public...2024-06-1145 min
Tech in the Right DirectionRight Words can Open DoorsJoin the conversation as Jennifer Didier and Kristie Grinnell talk about how important the words are you use for yourself and in speaking to those around. These words can open or close doors of opportunity.
Kristie Grinnell Bio:
Kristie was recently named a top CIO to watch in 2022 by WashingtonExec, is a member of the CIO Executive Council, and she serves as chair of the Capital CIO Advisory Board and is a member of STEMforHER Advisory Board. A strong supporter of academic STEM programs for young women, she is a recipient of the 2018 Women in Te...2024-04-2336 min
Tech in the Right DirectionQuality is Not EquityListen to Jennifer Didier and Lorraine Hamilton discuss how all employees should not be treated the same. It is not healthy for the employee or the Employer. This coaching dynamo has a great track record and wants to help you to succeed.
A little information about Lorraine Hamilton:
Lorraine Hamilton PCC is a former engineer, voracious tea drinker and wannabe race car driver.
She is also the creator of the SWITCH Coaching System®️. The SWITCH system is a refreshing take on coaching from a transformational embodiment lens. Lorraine has been a Professional Coach sinc...2024-04-0934 min
Tech in the Right DirectionLearning Presales techniques from a veteran in technology.Jennifer Didier interviews a veteran in the Technology space, Rupal Parikh. Get to know Rupal Parikh as we hear how she got started on her tech journey and how she is helping companies understand how to retain their sales teams and build their presales programs.
Bio:
Rupal Parikh is a veteran in the technology space, from tech startups to Fortune 500 companies. As the head of a global Presales team at SAP, Rupal and her team help customers achieve efficiency gains and process improvements across their critical enterprise incentive management systems through SAP's Sales Performance Management...2024-03-1929 min
Tech in the Right DirectionTaking OwnershipThis week's guest is Jennifer Buchholz, the Founder of Excel and Flourish - a corporate technical training company. Jennifer helps organizations, teams, and individuals leverage their technology to save time, increase productivity, and reduce frustrations.
Today we talk about Jennifer's early experiences with technology and how her childhood helped shape her career path in tech training. We also talk about the importance of taking ownership as a woman in technology to accomplish the tasks at hand.
You can learn more about Excel & Flourish here: https://www.excelandflourish.com/
Thank you for listening; we...2024-02-2038 min
Tech in the Right DirectionFrom Art to TechnologyJennifer Didier Interviews Alexandra West of Nerd/Noir. Alexandra shares her journey from the world of Art to technology, back to Art and making her final career in the world of Technology. Listen to her story of how her art background had allowed her to experience and share a unique technology experience and focus.
About Nerd/Noir:
Founded in 2015, Nerd/Noir is a consulting firm specializing in transforming large-scale product engineering organizations. The company is dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and helping businesses rethink digital transformation. Nerd/Noir helps clients build self-sustaining coachi...2024-01-3027 min
Tech in the Right DirectionHow Technology can power fashionJoin Jennifer Didier as she talks technology and fashion with entrepreneurs Kotryna Jukneviciute and Cassie Huang from Arete. Here about their journey to build Arete and their story of how they got there.
A little more about Kotryna Jukneviciute:
Kotryna immigrated to the US from Lithuania as a kid. Thanks to her artistic mother, she grew up loving fashion. She started her first venture in third grade and has been an entrepreneur ever since. Kotryna received her BA and MA from Georgetown University and was in the School of Foreign Service. She spent a few ye...2024-01-2339 min
Tech in the Right DirectionHiring Women in the Tech FieldsJennifer Didier has a lively conversation with Lilian Dutra of AEN Talent Search. They discuss Lilian's own path to the creation of AEN Talent Search and how she is helping other women connect with great jobs and represent themselves at the highest levels.
More information on our Guest:
Lilian Dutra
CEO & Founder, AEN Talent Search
For more than a decade, Lilian has been adeptly handling the rigors of being a mother
and a CFO. She has decided to share the secrets of her success in simultaneously
managing both by founding...2024-01-0220 min
Tech in the Right DirectionHow to Build Your ConfidenceThis week on Tech in the Right Direction, we speak with Evelyn Sheahan, who has many roles at Microsoft, currently holding the role of Business Program Manager. Starting off in Graphic Design, Evelyn then got hooked on technology and the excitement that came with the industry. Listen in to hear how she feels working in a male dominated industry, the benefit of male mentors, and the importance of quality managers and leadership. Evelyn also shares how she has built her confidence and courage to stand up for herself and the benefits she has seen from it over the years.2023-12-0528 min
Tech in the Right DirectionUnderstanding Necessary Partnerships to Keep A Branding Agent RelevantJennifer Didier interviews Kerry Adams, Founder and Managing Director at Velvet Badger. Kerry shares about her journey to start Velvet Badger and how she has juggled the fields of broadcast, brand design, digital experience as well as content production. Listen as they highlight some of the challenges of the constant necessary learning of new software including AI and VR.
About Kerry Adams:
Kerry Adams is a seasoned professional with nearly two decades of experience in the fields of broadcast, brand design, digital experience and creative content production. Born with a passion for storytelling and a...2023-11-2839 min
Tech in the Right DirectionVenture Capital PursuitSit with Jennifer Didier and Jean Anne Booth as they discuss the world of Venture Capital. After a great career and millions of dollars made, Jean Anne Booth come out of retirement for a corporate adventure that would change the life of loved one and those like her.
As a serial entrepreneur, Jean Anne Booth has 30 years of experience in high technology. Her background spans from P&L business unit management to marketing; product definition; systems, software, and applications engineering; silicon development engineering; and operations and product engineering.
Jean Anne was the founder of Luminary Mi...2023-11-1448 min
Tech in the Right DirectionTechnology Certifications can give you a hiring edge.Jennifer Didier speaks with Darshini Santhanam bout her road to success in the technology world. She shares extensively about the importance of certifications and how to know which are the best ones to move you to a better hiring position.
More about Darshini Santhanam:
A global leader with 17 years at Google and Microsoft, building and leading highly skilled international teams to solve skills gaps & knowledge barriers
• Proven track record of turning complex problems into sustainable and measurable learning interventions ranging from impact at leading multinational corporations to the developer community at large, delivering award-winning work
• Exceptionally-rated people manager with...2023-10-2433 minTech in the Right DirectionInvesting In Yourself to Create Future OpportunityThis week's guest is Jennifer O'Brien, the Founder of Accounting Business Solutions by JCS - a solution provider that focuses on the implementation, training, and technical assistance for accounting software.
Today we talk about Jennifer's career journey and how she dove headfirst into tech during the early part of her career journey. Jennifer's headfirst attitude developed because she knew she would see a return on the investment in herself. This investment in herself became a realization after Jennifer figured out that she could help small businesses with the accounting side of their organization, which led her to...2023-10-1731 min
Tech in the Right DirectionA Journey to find a way after collegeIn this episode Jennifer Didier interviews Jennifer Murray. Jennifer Murray shares her journey from graduating college with a Marketing degree, navigating it through a technical job she received. From there she found her purpose and started her own company.
She discovered that small and medium businesses could create the same industry-leading employee programs by leveraging proven principles and program frameworks to increase employee engagement for the long-term.
She earned her BBA in Marketing from The College of William and Mary and attended the Poole School of Management at NCSU to earn her MBA. She is act...2023-09-2624 min
Tech in the Right DirectionFrom Academia to TechnologyJoin Jennifer Didier as she interviews Lynn Letukas and Melissa Hortman. Listen as Lynn and Melissa share with us their journey from the world of Academia to their current place in the world of technology.
Lynn Letukas:
For more than 17 years, I have dedicated my career to leveraging technology to build innovative programs, products and learning. Dynamic leader with expertise in learning and development, talent development, training delivery, scaling programs and products, and using data to drive and inform decision-making.
Insights featured in: The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Atlantic, The Chronicle o...2023-09-1948 minTech in the Right DirectionHow to Keep Your Data Safe & Why Backing it Up is CriticalIn this week’s episode, we welcome guest Madinah Ali, a 3rd generation entrepreneur and President & Co-Founder of SafePC Cloud, a company focused on data backup and recovery for midsize, enterprise, and government IT environments with an emphasis on cybersecurity. Madinah and host Jennifer Didier discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on the tech industry, the growth of remote work, the increase of cyber attacks during the pandemic and why so many people are having a newfound interest in data backup and recovery.
As the Lead for the WIT Network in Atlanta, Madinah is a strong advocate for women in...2023-09-0545 min
Tech in the Right DirectionThis is A Great Time for Women in TechChristine Bongard is the President of the WIT (Women in Tech) Network, and she is joining us in this week’s episode to discuss the amazing work her organization does. The WIT Network is present in over 30 countries worldwide and it is working diligently on encouraging women and girls to pursue careers in the technology sector, enable more women to attain leadership positions and support more female entrepreneurs in their professional endeavors. Christine talked to us about including more girls in the tech world through working with schools, creating work environments that are more welcoming to women and insisting on...2023-08-2920 min
Tech in the Right DirectionReasons For Not Joining the IT Industry?Jennifer Didier has a wonderful conversation with Courtney Quinn, Senior Director of Career Change Marketing at CompTIA. As they reminisce gain wisdom in the importance to Own it, Know it, and Grow it. These steps can help you set the stage for the next chapter of your career. You should definitely Consider a career in the IT field.
Bio: Courtney Quinn is the Senior Director of Career Change Marketing at CompTIA, the largest trade association for technology professionals. Courtney has played a vital role in the organization's efforts to help over 2 million people earn tech certifications and gain...2023-08-1526 min
Tech in the Right DirectionAge Is Not A FactorJoin Jennifer Didier and Maggie Reed as they discuss joining the technology industry a little later in Life. Faced with a health disability Maggie strives for the fullness of life through her career.
Bio:
Maggie Reed’s journey as a working woman has been defined by her relentless pursuit of personal and professional growth, fueled by a thirst for knowledge and a readiness to adapt to new technologies. After overcoming a chronic illness that left her bedridden for over two years, she fearlessly re-entered the workforce at the age of 53, forging a successful career in Tech...2023-06-2029 min
Tech in the Right DirectionNetworking, Learning and Growing in the Tech IndustryJoin Jennifer Didier and Elise Carmichael and they track their roads to success in the tech industry. They will share about networking, the importance of learning, and growing inside the industry itself.
More About Elise Carmichael:
As Lakeside’s Chief Technology Officer, Elise is responsible for building and delivering the next generation of Digital Employee Experience solutions. She has over 20 years of experience working with enterprise organizations on high-tech, big data, and machine learning-based products. Before joining Lakeside, Elise held senior technology and product leadership roles at Functionize, Tricentis, QASymphony, and Mobiquity throughout the last ten...2023-04-2527 min
Tech in the Right DirectionTechnology in the Trucking IndustryJennifer Didier speaks with Rachel Meranus about how the products we all love get from one place to the next. She shares about the industry itself and how women have been making an impact.
More about Rachel Meranus:
Rachel Meranus, CRMO, Transfix
Rachel Meranus is the Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer of Transfix. Rachel has spent the last two decades leading marketing and communications across a variety of venture-backed B2B SaaS companies in the CommsTech, MarTech, and AdTech sectors. Rachel’s expertise lies in building high-performance marketing teams; establishing go-to-market strategies, processes, and infrastructure to crea...2023-04-1826 min
Tech in the Right DirectionGet to know Jasmin GuthmannJennifer Didier and Jasmin Guthmann talk about how building a team of networks to support working together. This network can help you source solutions in marketing that can provide encouragement and opportunity.
Jasmin Guthmann bio:
Jasmin Guthmann is a marketing trailblazer on a mission to translate complex technology into compelling stories and amplify Contentstack’s reputation as the leading Content Experience Platform (CXP) platform. She currently serves as the Head of Corporate Communications at Contentstack. With more than 10 years of experience, Jasmin and her team elevate the business and help usher in a new era of con...2023-03-2140 min
Tech in the Right DirectionTalking Technical CertificationsJoin the conversation as Jennifer Didier and Radhika Narayana discuss the opportunity of technical certifications.
Bio for Radhika Narayana:
Radhika Narayana is Director of Cloud and Managed Services for enterprise solutions provider, Calian IT
and Cyber Solutions, where she is responsible for the Managed Services Network Operations Center for
collaboration, network, datacenter and cloud services. She brings over 20 years of experience in
enterprise solution design, installation and complex global infrastructures support, and she is highly
certified with Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Collaboration – 15670 (Emeritus) and ITIL
Certifications.
Customer success an...2023-02-0732 min
Tech in the Right DirectionA Woman’s Journey: 30 Years Through Tech.This week we get a different view of technology from 30-year tech vet and Vice President of Sales, Sharan Hildebrand. Sharan fell in love with tech her Junior year of college when she took a coding class and saw the amazing output that could come from writing code. She shares her experiences over three decades of working with technology and dives into the tech job roles that are often overlooked. She also shares what it’s like to be a woman in tech, how to gain and maintain confidence, and the challenges she’s overcome.2023-01-1032 min
Tech in the Right DirectionTips on how to be seen by Technology Staff recruiters.Tech in the Right Direction host, Jennifer Didier and Manager of People and Culture at Curate Partners, Natasha Thomas talk about how she got involved in the Technology industry. Natasha also shares some great insight on how to represent yourself to be considered for technology opportunities.
Natasha's Bio:
Natasha Thomas is the Manager of People and Culture at Curate Partners. She studied at SUNY Fredonia, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Sociology and currently resides in the North end of Boston, MA. With over a decade of IT industry experience, Natasha is passionate about building progra...2022-11-1546 min
Tech in the Right DirectionUnderstanding Education TechnologyJennifer Didier and Shannon Meadows talk details on education technology. How it came to be a necessary service for our daily lives.
Some additional information about Shannon:
Shannon was previously VP of Sales & Operations for Blackboard Inc. where she worked on $182M in Acquisition between NTI Group & Blackboard Connect. As Chief Revenue Officer, Shannon leads the Sales and Customer Success organizations at BibliU. She is an industry expert in Ed Tech and Digital Publishing sales and go-to-market strategies. She has led companies in C-level roles in Sales, Marketing and Business Development, building several start-up businesses re...2022-10-1828 min
Tech in the Right DirectionUnderstanding the basics of Web 3 and BlockchainAs Jennifer asks questions, Liya helps us explore and gain understanding of web 3 and blockchain. This is a detailed conversation of where we are now and where this technology may take us.
Liya Safina Bio:
Liya is a digital design director and web3 strategist living in Honolulu, Hawaii. Through her work in blockchain innovation, Liya is building with a mission to help people get educated, connected, and empowered in web3.
She has established creative for Fortune 500 companies and startups alike: Nike, Google, Alibaba, Sotheby’s, StreetEasy, Brandless and Coinbase to name a few. Liya...2022-10-1152 min
Tech in the Right DirectionUnderstanding BlockchainJoin Jennifer Didier and Shruthi Rao, as they discuss how the data blockchain can resolve communication problems for companies and offer better customer and data interactions.
Shruthi Rao Bio:
Shruthi Rao is the Co-Founder & CBO at Vendia, a serverless, multi-cloud platform inspired by the tenets of blockchains, that enables IT firms to manage distributed data and code. Rao has spent most of her professional life scaling businesses, investing, and as an advisor for projects in technology and crypto. Before Vendia, she led the business development for AWS, as well as high-profile deals for enterprises such...2022-10-0445 min
Tech in the Right DirectionBringing Stem into the Food Space with Corporate Cooking ExperiencesJoin us on this episode as Jennifer speaks with Kimberly Fox. Kimberly will share with us how she used the pandemic to start a food blog and turn it into a variety of corporate cooking experiences.
A little about Kimberly:
Kimberly Fox leads virtual corporate cooking classes and is a recipe developer and writer for her food blog, From Market to Table. Kimberly developed her signature corporate cooking experiences after spending 10+ years working in STEM and experiencing the gender inequities and micro-cultures in corporate cultures. Now, she leverages her understanding of STEM culture and well-tested recipe...2022-09-2026 min
Tech in the Right DirectionJumping Back Into Technology after an Extended BreakJennifer interviews Sunnie Weber about her accomplishments professionally as well as family.
Sunnie Weber Bio:
Director of IoT Ecosystem Partner Strategy and Scale
Sunnie has been in the world of IoT for the last 8 + years now having worked in Sales and Partner Enablement, Sales Operations, and Channel Scale Design at Cisco and Intel before focusing on setting up partner programs for our edge partners, the OT SI. Just recently she moved into a broader role in IoT as the Ecosystem Partner Strategy Lead and is excited to be able to take everything she’s...2022-09-0629 min![[STARK erklärt]](https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/a6d2878a/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1607673466)
[STARK erklärt]18_Dr. med. Didier im Interview-OrthomolekularmedizinIn dieser Folge hört ihr erstmals nicht nur meine Stimme. Mein Gast Dr. med. Rainer Didier, Allgemeinmediziner mit dem Schwerpunkt Orthomolekulare Medizin berichtet von einem alternativen und ganzheitlichem Weg für den Erhalt der Gesundheit. Das gesamte Interview findet ihr auch auf dem Youtube-Kanal "Dr. med. Rainer Didier".Für Feedback und Fragen schreibt mir auf Instagram "stark_erklaert" oder per Mail: stark_jenny@outlook.de.2021-03-2441 minTech in the Right DirectionHow-to Make a Career Pivot into TechThis week we’re joined by Jenna Beckett, web developer, technical trainer, and an active leader in tech who is passionate about promoting the female voice.
Jenna joins the show to talk about how she made a career pivot into tech and how she grew into a Full-stack Web Developer and Technical Trainer specializing in the .Net stack. Jenna is an active WIT community leader who is passionate about promoting the female voice in tech. As a woman who has faced the challenge of shifting careers and making the jump into the industry, Jenna has a great pe...2020-08-2520 minTech in the Right DirectionThe Renaissance WomanThere is nothing this incredibly successful entrepreneur and well-rounded expert cannot do. In this week’s episode, we had the joy to talk to Arabel Alva Rosales, the president and CEO of AAR & Associates that utilizes technology to transform both private and public sector entities into exceptionally run organizations. Her business also provides consulting expertise in the area of telecommunications. She majored in Business Administration at Loyola, obtained her Juris Doctorate degree from DePaul College of Law, and holds an executive certificate from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.
As we chatted with Arabel, we had the pl...2020-07-2837 minTech in the Right DirectionThere’s always more that we can do for diversity!In this week’s episode, we welcome Karen Fassio. Since her humble beginnings as a receptionist in a tech company to over her 21 years at Microsoft, Karen acquired rich and diverse working experience by holding multiple marketing roles. Currently, she is the leader of the strategy for digital marketing engagement that serves the global Microsoft partner ecosystem. Her engagement with the tech world, however, does not stop there; Karen is also co-founder and steering chair of Women in Cloud, a community-centered organization committed to helping female entrepreneurs lead and grow their business in the cloud. Join us as we di...2020-07-2127 minTech in the Right DirectionWhy Understanding Data Is Critical for the Success of Your BusinessJoining us in this week’s episode of our podcast is Sarika Malhotra, a dynamic business leader who spent over 25 years consulting companies around the world, helping them with their IT needs. Today, Sarika is the founder and CEO of C3IT Software Solutions and a community leader at IAMCP, a not-for-profit working with the Microsoft Partner Channel, however she told us her amazing journey in the world of technology started by mistake. Sarika almost followed in her father’s footsteps and joined the army as a medical professional, but her drive and ambition led her down a different path...2020-07-1443 minTech in the Right DirectionHow to Find Your Voice in the Business WorldThis week, Tech in the Right direction features a multilingual business delivery executive that made her way from Czech Republic to the United States bringing an invaluable global perspective into the tech world. Her name is Sandra Kafka and during our conversation she not only shares her incredible journey with us, but also reminds us that in the world of technology staying agile, adaptable, and open to constant learning is the true key to success. As she continues to grow professionally, Sandra is still refining her business skills by pursuing an MBA at Northwestern University and offering her mentorship skills...2020-07-0835 minTech in the Right DirectionWhy Mentors and Women are Lucrative for the Tech IndustryJoining us this week on Tech in the Right Direction is Rona Borre, CEO of Instant Alliance. Rona is one of the leading female entrepreneurs in the Chicagoland area and has received numerous awards such as Inspiring Woman of the Year and is an advocate for women in tech. Listen in to see the incredible work that Rona is doing to help elevate women in technology and advice on how to get into technology, the different roles and aspects within tech, and the importance of mentors.2020-06-3028 minTech in the Right DirectionHow to Ensure Health & Safety While Reopening Your Business After COVID-19This week on Tech in the Right Direction we welcome Michelle Vondrasek. founder and CEO of Von technologies. As one of the few women in the telecommunications industry, Michelle discusses what differentiates her such as consistency, quality and values and dives into the importance of morals, integrity and values within her company and their culture. Jennifer and Michelle discuss the adversity they have faced as women in the tech industry and how they have overcome it. Later, they visit the impact of COVID-19 and the system Michelle has created that ensures the health and safety of visitors and staff by...2020-06-2326 minTech in the Right DirectionHow Flexibility Will Change the Future of the WorkforceBrea Starmer founder of Lions and Tigers, a marketing and strategy consultancy, shares her story of how she identified a need as a senior consultant, started her own business in 2018, and now serves customers including Microsoft and Google. Discussing the importance of courage, fearlessness and authenticity, Brea also dives into her flexible freelance model, a concept that unlocks a talent pool that previously was inaccessible and fulfills the desire for a healthy work-life balance.
Later, Brea and Jennifer talk about what the future of work will be, as well as the challenges women in technology face every day, including...2020-06-0933 minTech in the Right DirectionHow to Overcome Adversity as a Minority in the Tech IndustryThis week we welcome Alison Chung, founder and President of TeamWerks, a Chicago-based technology consulting firm with a growing specialty practice in computer forensics. Finding her passion for technology during college, Alison never looked back no matter the challenges she faced being a woman in technology. Listen in as Alison shares how she overcame the daunting feeling and fear she experienced and the importance of mentorship, validation and positive reinforcement.2020-06-0230 minTech in the Right DirectionA Woman’s Journey from the Casino Industry to one of the World’s Largest Tech CompaniesThis week Heather Doran, a Las Vegas native shares her story of how at 16, she started her career in the Casino industry gaining business experience throughout high school and college, working for MGM Resorts for 10 years, and enduing up at Microsoft. She discusses the culture change she experienced when going from the casino industry to the tech industry, the imposter syndrome that she struggled with, and the amazing women who inspired her at Microsoft. Join us as we dig into the importance of authenticity, mindfulness and balance, as well as some discussion on the issue of inequality in the tech...2020-05-1245 minTech in the Right DirectionCOVID-19 and Working from Home: The New NormalThis week we are joined by Kate Lister, a well-recognized thought leader and president of a research-based consulting firm. Recently, Kate has written about her perspective on how COVID-19 will affect the way people work and has been published in the New York Times, Washington Post, Newsweek and more. Listen in to be a part of a discussion on how companies have been responding to the ‘new normal’ of working from home and the pros and cons of working remote. From productivity, disaster readiness, and retention to struggling to recreate water cooler culture and preventing loneliness, Kate and Jennifer touch on a...2020-05-0533 minTech in the Right DirectionThe Advice I Would Give My Younger SelfThis week, we are joined by global technology leader, investor, and advocate for advancement of women in the workplace, Harini Gokul. Harini was raised in India and came to America to further her education, receiving her MBA from Vanderbilt University. Join us as Harini shares her thoughts on being a woman in technology and her positive outlook on the progress within the industry surrounding diversity and inclusion. She shares the lessons she’s learned throughout her career and the four areas she believes are essential for success.2020-04-2129 minTech in the Right DirectionNavigating a New PathAfter a great first season of Tech in the Right Direction, we’re excited to announce some upcoming changes. Tech in the Direction will now focus solely on host Jennifer Didier’s passion: Women in Tech. As a woman in technology herself, Jennifer has always been passionate about helping guide and mentor other women and young girls to explore the world of technology and what it has to offer. With only 26% of computing jobs being held by women and that number continuing to decline over the years, Jennifer is committed to doing her part in closing the gender, pay, and cult...2020-04-0709 minTech in the Right DirectionHow to Land Your Dream Job by Getting UncomfortableThis week on Tech in the Right Direction we start off talking with full stack web developer and technical trainer Jenna Beckett. Jenna began her career in construction management but eventually found herself in a bootcamp to become a developer. After a few years in the field she returned to bootcamps, but this time as a trainer helping others learn as she did and helping them enter the tech field. Listen in to hear Jenna’s views on taking the ‘non-traditional’ route into technology, why she doesn’t believe four-year degrees should be a requirement in the tech industry, and when cer...2020-03-3129 min
Tech in the Right DirectionUnderstanding Kubernetes. Is Technology as Accessible as We Think?Joining us this week is Microsoft Senior Product Marketing Manager, Matt Calder. Mike had a stint working in the entertainment industry, using his skills in technology to focus on consumer engagement for reality TV show ‘Big Brother’, but later returned to the tech industry working at Microsoft. Matt explains the concept of containers and Kubernetes, and all that that entails, giving you a clear understanding of what it is, how it works, and how easily you can learn.Later, we talk with Next Gen Tech guest, Melissa Corrales, who is a Freshman in the honors college at ASU. In high...2020-03-2400 minTech in the Right DirectionHow to Succeed in IT with Stefanie Cortese. An Inside Look at the Life of Our Next Generation of Tech.This week we are joined by Stefanie Cortese, an IT Director who specializes in collaboration and business automation. With a unique path from Fashion Merchandising to finding her passion within technology, Stefanie discusses how she stands out in a growing industry by continuously strengthening her skills and working towards new certifications as well as how she stays on top of the constant changes within the industry.Later in ‘Next Gen Tech’, we talk with ASU Freshman Ricardo Corrales who discovered his love for tech early on when he discovered Kid Pix on his home Mac computer and got his firs...2020-03-1700 minTech in the Right DirectionHow to Land Your Dream Job by Getting Uncomfortable…and Being Human!This week, IT Business Analyst Caitlin Knox joins us to share her journey into technology. Working in Hospitality, studying Political Science, then returning to Hospitality, Caitlin continually explored her skill sets. Taking a leap of faith, with no experience in the tech industry, she found a job as a Tech Assistant. See how Kaitlin uses her ‘humanness’ to stand out and hear her inspiring story of being a rookie in tech while pushing herself to be one of the first complex users of Power BI.
Later, we have a guest in our Next Gen Tech Segment, high schooler Sarah Hole...2020-03-1033 minTech in the Right DirectionSarah Haggard: Tech Solutions and the Human ExperienceThis week we welcome back the founder of the female mentorship app Tribute, and former Microsoft employee, Sarah Haggard. Sarah saw the world’s desire to enhance our human experience within technology and combined it with her passion for mentorship by creating her own solution: Tribute. Listen in to see how Tribute forms prosperous, long-lasting mentor relationships and how Tribute benefits businesses through data analytics.2020-03-0330 minTech in the Right DirectionTraining, Certification, and How-to Remain Current with John NicolauThis week we welcome back John Nicolau, entrepreneur and IT consultant to discuss the value of certification. Jennifer and John also discuss how technology and the trends today will continue to drive businesses operations, especially regarding mobility and anywhere access. Listen in for John’s advice on how-to stay current in an ever-changing industry.2020-02-2500 minTech in the Right DirectionJohn Nicolau’s Tech Trends discussion and Peggi Peaslee's 30 Year Journey Through Tech.John has spent his entire career in IT and began his own IT consulting firm that quickly achieved Microsoft Gold Partner status. From customer-facing interface to building technical solutions, John is immersed in the field and has seen the full gamut of technology trends. We will discuss four main trends he is seeing today.Peggi Peaslee is a well-rounded tech veteran currently in the HR space. She shares her journey with us; from her start in banking, where she began taking on tech projects and realizing her passion for tech, through 10 years in various tech roles. Come see how...2020-02-1800 minTech in the Right DirectionGeoff Hirsch discusses the impacts of current tech trends.This week, Director for Microsoft's Worldwide Learning Partner Channel Geoff Hirsch joins the show. He'll discuss his path in technology, how to compete in a demanding industry, how to build-up the next generation of technology experts, and how Microsoft has remained adaptive and a leader in the industry. He'll also discuss certification, performance-based testing, and developing a culture of learning.2020-02-1100 minTech in the Right DirectionInnovation and Education with Steven ZylstraThis week we are joined by President and CEO of the Arizona Technology Council, Steven Zylstra. We discuss technology trends influencing our society, commerce and economy, and how those changes will only continue to rapidly increase in the coming years. We also discuss how-to prepare future generations for the effects of technology advancements on new job roles.2020-02-0400 minTech in the Right DirectionHarini Gokul explains the ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’This week we sit down with Harini Gokul. Harini attended Vanderbilt and has now been in the IT industry for over 20 years strongly advocating for women in the workplace. Harini believes we are on the cusp of the fourth industrial revolution as we continue to innovate and solve unique problems with technology and create more immersive experiences between the physical and digital world. Join us as we discuss tech solutions in today’s world and dive into data privacy ethics.2020-01-2833 minTech in the Right DirectionOvercoming Self-Doubt, & the Future Technology Innovators with Jim MacLennan ; Sarah Haggard discusses Mentorship in ITThis week in our Tech Solutions segment, we welcome back Jim MacLennan, Senior Vice President and CIO at Eidex Corporation. Speaking about what problems he currently faces when creating solutions and what problems he believes we may start to see in the near future, Jim also discusses issues he sees with how the world approaches and uses automation. We discuss the importance of communication, from how the new generation communicates to how to communicate with customers.Then, we sit down with Sarah Haggard, long-time Product Marketing lead at Microsoft for multiple startup initiatives, who is now the mastermind behind...2020-01-2100 minTech in the Right DirectionNew Trends in Technology, with Microsoft's Patrick ThomasThis week we sit down with Patrick Thomas, Senior Product Marketing Manager for Microsoft Azure, to discuss industry trends including AI, Machine Learning and Data Science, and the growth potential that each have. We discuss the prominent existing skills gap, how-to remain current, and the need for the next generation of developers to help continue to move us forward.2020-01-1400 minTech in the Right DirectionGavriella Schuster Navigates the Everchanging Tech Trends of the IT Industry TodayFor our first episode of the new year, we welcome back Microsoft Vice President, Gavriella Schuster. This time around, Gavriella reviews the tech trends she’s seeing while working at one of the largest tech companies today. We also discuss how she believes we can begin to close the skills gap within the IT industry, the importance of training, retraining and certification, and her hopes for changes in the structure of curriculum and the educational system. Additionally, Gavriella speaks on the importance of balance and boundaries with technology, and how the mode of learning is changing over time.2020-01-0727 minTech in the Right DirectionReflecting on a Journey Through IT, with Microsoft VP Gavriella SchusterFor our final episode of 2019 we have a very special guest, Microsoft Vice President, Gavriella Schuster. As the Corporate Vice President for the One Commercial Partner, Gavriella leads the business strategy across all commercial partners, is responsible for managing the partners, and leading programs globally. Listen in as Gavriella shares her journey through tech, finding great success as a woman in tech, and her thoughts on the opportunities and struggles that women may find within the tech industry. Don’t miss this exclusive episode capturing the highs and lows Gavriella has experienced, and the advice she has for you!2019-12-1721 minTech in the Right DirectionWhat are Soft Skills, and Why Do I Need Them!? ; Exploring the OTHER Side of TechThis week we welcome back guest Jenna Lange, founder and CEO of Lang International. We talk about the importance of human transformation in a digital age and why soft skills such as leadership and communication are critical in the Tech Industry. We also dive into the benefits of training, exposure to new trends and skills, and how it allows us to have a greater impact in what we do.
After, we speak with Kim Snyder. With 20 years of experience consulting executives and leaders of Fortune 500 companies on business growth, strategy, and transformation, Kim Snyder brings a great amount...2019-12-1047 minTech in the Right DirectionHow to Utilize Microsoft Project; One Woman’s Extreme Success in a Man’s World.This week in our Tech Careers segment, we are joined by Jim Demikis, one of Directions’ very own Senior Applications Instructors. As a Microsoft Office expert, Jim dives into the benefits of Microsoft Project in organizing the multiple moving parts of a project. Listen in to hear how this tool can help keep a project on schedule, help tasks be completed and manage multiple projects at once. Later, in our Women in Tech segment, we talk with ‘data whisperer’ Jen Stirrup. Jen is a data strategist and technologist with over 20 years of experience and a long list of achievements. At 8 y...2019-12-0300 minTech in the Right DirectionThe Impact of the Cloud; The Increasing Gender Gap in TechnologyJoining us this week on Tech in the Right Direction is Mike Veschi, an IT career professional and the lead Technical Trainer on Cloud technologies for Directions Training. We start off discussing the benefits of moving to the cloud, such as cost savings and efficiency, then continue on to discuss how tech trends have changed in past years, including the great impact that remote access and virtualization has had on the industry.Later, in our Women in Technology Segment we talk with Diane Smigel, President and founder of Palladium IT Advisors. Join us to hear her extravagant career path...2019-11-2600 minTech in the Right DirectionHow to Effectively Migrate to New and Improving Technologies; Women Have a Super Power Many Men Don’t, But Do They Use It?This week in the Tech Trends segment of ‘Tech in the Right Direction’ we’re joined by Daniel Griffin who is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and change management specialist. As a Microsoft Teams expert, Dan dives into why this collaborative platform has come to fruition and leads us through the process of helping an organization learn and adopt this all-encompassing tool. We also discuss the strategies for a successful migration to any new technology and the change management that goes along with it. Later, we speak with Jenna Lang, founder and CEO of Lang International. Jenna shares her career journe...2019-11-1900 minTech in the Right DirectionA Microsoft Chief Technology & Innovation Officer Dives into the Complexity of the Ever Changing Industry of I.T.Joining us this week on Tech in the Right Direction is Chief Technology & Innovation Officer at the One Commercial Partner Group at Microsoft, Eduardo Kassner. Eduardo has been at Microsoft for 15 years, seeing all of the changes and advances in technology first hand. He discusses the impact the cloud has had in the past five years, the cultural change, and the speed that is drawing pressure on us all to learn how to increase our ability to learn, accept change, and implement technologies securely, responsibly, and compliantly. Listen in to hear how these changes are disrupting the industry and what...2019-11-1200 minTech in the Right DirectionHow to Build Your Confidence; Emerging Technologies Strategically Impacting BusinessesThis week on Tech in the Right Direction, we start off speaking with Evelyn Sheahan who has many roles at Microsoft, currently holding the role of Business Program Manager. Starting off in Graphic Design, Evelyn then got hooked on technology and the excitement that came with the industry. Listen in to hear how she feels working in a male dominated industry, the benefit of male mentors, and the importance of quality managers and leadership. Evelyn also shares how she has built her confidence and courage to stand up for herself and the benefits she has seen from it over the...2019-11-0500 minTech in the Right DirectionTechnology Across the Globe; The Advice I Would Give My Younger SelfThis week in our Tech Careers segment we welcome Mike Fernandez, who is an IT System Engineer for the Austrian Environmental Agency. With more than 10 years of experience in IT Operations, he now specializes in cloud technologies, configuration management, and automation. With the Tech Industry having one of the most competitive job markets today, Mike shares how he sets himself apart and what it took to get there. We also discuss the similarities and differences of tech in different parts of the world as Mike reflects on his experiences with technology in both the U.S. and Austria.
Later...2019-10-2948 minTech in the Right DirectionThe ‘Come Back Kids’: Matt Calder and Laxy Kassan Return to Explain How to Stay Current in TechThis week we welcome back Microsoft Senior Product Marketing Manager, Matt Calder. Mike had a stint working in the entertainment industry, using his skills in technology to focus on consumer engagement for reality TV show ‘Big Brother’, but later returned to the tech industry working at Microsoft. Join us to hear Matt’s perspective on certification, why it matters, and how teaching and having a growth mindset keep him up to date and stand out within IT.Later, Lexy Kassan makes her return to the show. Lexy is a data scientist and community practice lead for advanced analytics at CCG An...2019-10-2200 minTech in the Right DirectionDirty Data? Call a Data Scientist ; Charity meets Technology at "Tech Tuesdays"In our Tech Trends segment, Lexy Kassan discusses data oriented Technologies and the cloud, digitial transformation and data-enabled business, and the importance of conitnued learning and real-world experience in closing your skills gap. Lexy is a data scientist, and community practice lead for advanced analytics at CCG Analytics in Tampa, FL. She also is host of her own data science ethics podcast. Later, we are joined by Camryn Baum, a high-school student and co-founder of "Tech Tuesdays". Tech Tuesdays provides resources to children and families who lack technology resources. They provide tools to assist students with being able to complete...2019-10-1551 minTech in the Right DirectionHeather Doran discusses her career path in Technology.Joining us this week in our Women in Tech Segment, is Heather Doran. Heather, a Las Vegas native, started her career in the Casino Industry, managing casino events and slot marketing for MGM Resorts. Life’s circumstances called for a career change during a relocation, and she soon discovered a career in Technology was a passion that she no longer had to doubt. She transitioned into the Microsoft space working in partner marketing, inside sales, and business applications. Her roles in Microsoft have included community strategy, experience marketing, branding, partner engagement and compete strategy. Currently, Heather is the Global Lead fo...2019-10-0845 minTech in the Right DirectionWhat is Kubernetes?! An Inside Look at the Life of Our Next Generation of TechJoining us this week is Microsoft Senior Product Marketing Manager, Matt Calder. Mike had a stint working in the entertainment industry, using his skills in technology to focus on consumer engagement for reality TV show ‘Big Brother’, but later returned to the tech industry working at Microsoft. Matt explains the concept of containers and Kubernetes, and all that that entails, giving you a clear understanding of what it is, how it works, and how easily you can learn.Later in ‘Next Gen Tech’, we talk with ASU Freshman Ricardo Corrales who discovered his love for tech early on when he disco...2019-10-0100 min