The Women in Tech Show: A Technical Podcast

Microsoft Build: Responsible AI (Sarah Bird)

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Bird, Engineering Lead at Microsoft talked about what responsible AI is and its main components and best practices. Sarah also explained what ge...

Microsoft Build: Application Security with Redis Cache (Shruti Pathak)

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shruti Pathak, Senior Product Manager at Microsoft, talked about optimizing web applications by using Redis cache and things to consider to make it se...

Microsoft Build: Security in DevOps (Laura Jiang)

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Jiang, Product Manager at Microsoft, talked about what DevOps is and security vulnerabilities in this area. Laura also explained how to dentify ...

Microsoft Build: Software Development and .NET (Kathleen Dollard)

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kathleen has been writing software in .NET and other Microsoft technologies for over 20 years. We talked about how systems have evolved and how the pr...

Microsoft Build: Security and Product Management (Mia Reyes)

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mia Reyes, Director of Foundational Security at Microsoft started working in tech after several years of experience in foreign policy. We talked about...

Program Manager (Jhansi Reddy)

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are different roles related to the execution of a project. Some examples are: program manager, project manager, and product manager. Jhansi Redd...

Customer-Driven Engineering (Lara Rubbelke)

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As technology evolves, more organizations across different industries are looking to adopt new technologies. Lara Rubbelke, Partner Engineering Manage...

WordPress and Open Source (Helen Hou Sandí)

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Open source software is behind a lot of systems we interact with. One example is Wordpress, a system that powers over 30% of the internet. In this epi...

Storytelling in Tech (Miri Rodriguez)

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marketing and storytelling are important components of product development because they allow companies to reach their audience and share their messag...

Technology in Education (Mickey Revenaugh)

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Technology changes the way we learn and engage with content. Throughout her career, Mickey Revenaugh has worked on bringing technological advancements...

Leadership and Software Development (Shobana Krishnamoorthy)

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are many paths to a career in technology. Shobana Krishnamoorthy, Senior Software Developer Lead at Microsoft, talked about her time growing up ...

Product Management (Tracy Mahnken)

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Product management is a core area that helps us build software products. Tracy Mahnken, Vice President of Product at NerdWallet, explained the differe...

Technology in Language Learning (Maya Goodall)

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Technology impacts the way we learn new languages. Maya Goodall, Senior Director at Rosetta Stone, explained how different technologies are used in la...

Advertising at Google (Sissie Hsiao)

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Google’s main source of revenue is digital advertising. Sissie Hsiao, VP of Display, Video and App Advertising at Google, explained what digital adv...

Technology and Engineering at Intel (Huma Abidi)

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Intel Corporation is one of the largest semiconductor chip manufacturers in the world. Since then, it has expanded and built technologies in other dom...

Engineering Leadership (Kate Reading)

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership in engineering is about driving product development, helping engineers elevate their careers, mentoring, managing conflict, among many othe...

Design Principles to Combat Domestic Abuse (Lesley Nuttall)

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, domestic violence against women and girls has increased. UN Women released a report with this information earlier this...

Podcast Technology (Brenda Salinas)

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Digital journalism enables us to reach a wider audience that traditionally we might not have been able to reach. Brenda Salinas, Audio Content Strateg...

Technology Journalism (Kara Swisher)

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Technology has a big impact in our society. Some examples from the last decades are, the internet, personal computers, smart phones, and social media....

Abie Award Series: Cyber Crime (Laura Mather)

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fighting cyber criminals is a challenging task. Laura Mather, Cyber Security expert, talked about her time at eBay fighting cyber criminals in the ear...

Entrepreneurship (Brea Starmer)

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Flexible work environments provide an opportunity to be more inclusive to other people. Brea Starmer, Founder of Lions and Tigers, talked about buildi...

User Research (Sarah Hall)

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Building software involves understanding our users. This helps us build better software and consider new things. Sarah Hall, Lead User Researcher at C...

Biotechnology and Water Pollution (María Isabel Amorín)

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The fashion industry is one of the biggest polluters on the planet. Maria Isabel Amorin, Founder and CEO of INDEQUI, explained the different types of ...

Abie Award Series: Evolutionary Software Architecture (Rebecca Parsons)

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rebecca Parsons has been working in technology for over 30 years. Throughout her career, some of the things she’s worked on are system architectures...

Abie Award Series: Anthropology in Tech, and Mass Surveillance (Genevieve Bell)

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding how people use technology across cultures around the world gives us valuable insights. Genevieve Bell, Anthropologist and Distinguished ...

Tech and Journalism (Yasmin Alameddine)

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Advancements in technology have enabled us to share information much faster. We can start a blog, share information on social media, or create a podca...

Research, AI, and Crowdsourcing (Catherine Havasi)

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Throughout the decades we’ve seen numerous advances in artificial intelligence. In the late 1990s, Catherine Havasi invented crowdsourcing for artif...

Mental Wellness in Tech (Beth Anne Katz)

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A workplace can become a safe space for employees in many different ways. One of them is by enabling conversations around mental wellness. Beth Anne K...

Tackling Migration in Mexico (Marcela Torres)

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Providing opportunities to migrants can help them integrate to society and add value. In 2017 Marcela Torres founded HolaCode, a startup with a goal t...

Abie Award Series: Accessible Technology (Jhillika Kumar)

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Designing technology with accessibility in mind is about making sure that your product can be used by a wide range of individuals. This includes peopl...

Early Stage Investing (Susan Preston)

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Startups can get funding in different ways. Susan Preston, Managing Partner at SeaChange Fund explained how startups can get funding from angel invest...

Digital Media (Lauran Driver)

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are many ways in which organizations share their message and build a brand. One of them is through social media and social networking. Lauran Dr...

Career Paths in Tech (Asya Kamsky)

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

People that work in tech adapt to new technologies, learn new skills, and can work in different roles throughout their career. Asya Kamsky, Principal ...

Behavioral Science in Recruiting (Frida Polli)

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Behavioral science and artificial intelligence can enable recruiters and candidates to find a job that matches their skills and potential. Frida Polli...

Abie Award Series: Natural Language Processing (Thamar Solorio)

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Natural language processing is used across many different systems that people interact with. It can help us extract information and get insights from ...

Cybersecurity and Financial Services (Jen Easterly)

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cybersecurity is about protecting systems, networks and programs. Jen Easterly, Managing Director at Morgan Stanley explained the core ideas behind cy...

Database Systems (Aly Cabral)

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Many applications we use are distributed systems. Some examples are ATM systems, social media and currency trading. Depending on the type of applicati...

Abie Award Series: Health Tech (Nimmi Ramanujam)

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nimmi Ramanujam is developing technology to improve women’s health and well-being. While in graduate school, she was diagnosed with cervical cancer....

Design (Heather Winkle)

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Design is a fundamental component for building technology. Heather Winkle, started her career in design in tech in the 90s. We talked about the panora...

AnitaB.org (Kety Esquivel)

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Since 1994 hundreds and now thousands of women in technology gather for the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing. Just this last year, 2019 ...

Abie Award Series: Space Propulsion (Natalya Bailey)

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Space exploration allows us to understand our place in the universe. Natalya Bailey, CEO and Founder at Accion Systems, is on a mission to accelerate ...

Data Protection (Ana-Maria Calin)

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Data protection is a fundamental component in software systems across different domains. Ana-Maria Calin, Systems Engineer at Paybase explained what d...

Centering Indigenous Women in Tech (Robin Máxkii)

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As technology continues to be an important driving force in many industries, we still see a lack of representation from various minority groups. Havin...

Abie Award Series: Women in Tech (Mehul Smriti Raje)

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Enabling people from various backgrounds to build technology can help us create better products and include different perspectives. Mehul Smriti Raje,...

Abie Award Series: Cryptography (Tal Rabin)

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Cryptography is fundamental to providing privacy and security over the internet. Tal Rabin, Head of Research of the Algorand Foundation, explained wha...

Engineering at Mastercard (Dana Lorberg)

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mastercard is an American multinational financial services corporation founded in 1979. Dana Lorberg, Executive Vice President of Operations and Techn...

Human Movement Intelligence (Nan-Wei Gong)

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Advancements in hardware allow us to get better measurements and insights about our body movement. Nan-Wei Gong, CEO at Figur8 explained how we can ob...

Sales in Tech (Merrie Williamson)

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Technology is used across many different industries. This is one of the reasons why there are many opportunities for people working in tech. One of th...

Design in Tech (Angela Guzman)

24 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Design in tech is a collaborative process. Angela Guzman, Designer and Entrepreneur based out of Silicon Valley, explained how designers can work toge...

GitOps (Samiya Akhtar and Yvonne Radsmikham)

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Cloud computing is an area where we are constantly seeing new patterns and best practices emerge, especially around the Kubernetes ecosystem. One exam...

Tech Industry Through the Decades (Lisa Reeves)

04 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The way software companies operate and develop software has changed dramatically in the last decades. Lisa Reeves, Senior Vice President of Product at...

Cloud Native Network Functions (Heather Kirksey)

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Cloud computing technologies are changing how network services are developed. These services had been traditionally deployed in physical boxes and req...

Machine Learning Systems (Kelley Rivoire)

20 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learning from data is something that is being used to improve processes across different industries. Kelley Rivoire, Engineering Manager at Stripe, ex...

Database Scaling (Deepthi Sigireddi)

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Running software at scale comes with its own challenges. Deepthi Sigireddi, Software Engineer at PlanetScale explained what database scaling consists ...

Technical Marketing (Kim McMahon)

09 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Technical marketing is an area that has changed a lot with the development of new technologies. Kim McMahon, Marketing Strategies and Communications f...

Startups, open source, and wellness (Christine Spang)

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Starting a technology company and leading product development is a process that is constantly evolving. Christine Spang, CTO of Nylas explained variou...

Motorcycles, Software, and Kubernetes (Leah Petersen)

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There are many paths to working on technology and software development. Some people get exposure when their young, others through high school or colle...

Virtual Reality (Mar Gonzalez Franco)

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Virtual Reality allows us to experience simulated environments. Mar Gonzalez Franco, Researcher at Microsoft Research explained what Virtual Reality i...

Competitive Gaming (Miriam Aguirre)

09 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Available on: iTunes | Spotify | Android | RSS Video games allow us...

Fashion Tech (Kitty Yeung)

27 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The combination of art and technology can lead to interesting innovations. Kitty Yeung, Manager of the Microsoft Garage at Silicon Valley, talked abou...

Finance and Tech (Pooja Sund)

18 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Product forecasting involves data analytics and making recommendations. Pooja Sund, Data Analytics Group Manager at Microsoft explained the data that ...

HumanOps (Hannah Foxwell)

12 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

To develop and maintain software we can have systems that allow us to deploy to production and respond to incidents. Hannah Foxwell, Associate Directo...

Intro to Containers (Kaslin Fields)

04 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In cloud computing one way to develop and deploy applications is by using containers. Kaslin Fields, Cloud Advocate at Oracle explained what container...

Multi-tenancy (Tasha Drew)

29 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Cloud computing enables sharing resources between an organization or with entities outside an organization. Multi-tenancy helps enable this. Tasha Dre...

The Internet (Mitchell Baker)

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The early days of the internet were very different than what we have today. The internet was primarily accessible only to people in academia or the go...

Securing Services (Shraya Ramani)

14 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The growth of an application leads to changes in various areas of its architecture. Shraya Ramani, Senior Software Engineer at BuzzFeed explained how ...

Software Testing and Project Management (Nivia Henry)

07 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the early 2000s, after the Dot-com bubble burst, it was difficult for and entry-level software developer to find a job. Nivia Henry, Senior Enginee...

Software Architecture (Stefania Stefansdottir)

30 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The process of designing a Software Architecture involves different aspects such as the type of project, the organization involved, the people involve...

Security and Compliance with Wendy Knox Everette

23 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Security and compliance are two fundamental components of software. Wendy Knox Everette, Senior Security Advisor at Leviathan Security explained what ...

Human Genome Data with Jamaica Perry and Alisa Lehman

16 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Data analysis of the human genome is more accessible thanks to advancements in technology. In this episode I talked to two Senior Product Scientists a...

Data Services with Cindy Warner

09 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Cindy Warner, Senior Vice President at NetApp has a career in technology that spans over 30 years. We talked about various technology transformations....

Corporate Venture Capital with Vivian Li

02 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The insurance industry is incorporating technology to reduce bottlenecks, improve experiences and bring to market new solutions. Vivian Li, Principal,...

Infrastructure as Code (Kerry Munz)

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Infrastructure as Code is an important approach used in cloud computing. Kerry Munz, Director of Engineering at HubSpot explained what Infrastructure...

FinTech (Trisha Price)

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Technological advancements are improving many industries, one example is the finance industry. Trisha Price, EVP of Product Development and Engineerin...

Cloud Computing Tools (Priyanka Sharma)

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Running an application in the cloud involves different tools and technologies, a lot of which are open source. Priyanka Sharma, Director of Technical ...

Open Source Marketing (Kiersten Gaffney)

05 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Open Source Software has characteristics that affect how marketing is conducted for it. Kiersten Gaffney, VP of Marketing at Buoyant explained what Op...

Kubernetes API (Janet Kuo)

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kubernetes is one of the main open source systems used for cloud computing. Janet Kuo, Software Engineer at Google explained various Kubernetes patter...

Cloud Infrastructure Software (Idit Levine)

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Migrating legacy applications to modern technologies in the cloud computing space can be done in different stages. Idit Levine, Founder and CEO of Sol...

Communities in Open Source (Karen Chu)

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Communities are an important component of open source software. Karen Chu, Community Manager at Microsoft, talked about communities in the cloud compu...

Nanotechnology and Open Source (Christine Peterson)

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Many technologies that we use today are the product of decades of research. Christine Peterson, Co-founder of the Foresight Institute and CEO at a Ste...

Women in Business and Technology (Colleen O’Brien and Sonia Dara)

31 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Podcasts are a way to scale mentorship. Through thoughtful conversations, a podcast listener can learn helpful things. Colleen O’Brien, Executive Co...

Data Science at DoorDash (Jessica Lachs)

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When you work at a startup, it can expose you to work on different areas in a short amount of time. Jessica Lachs, Head of Analytics at DoorDash lever...

Mechanical Design in Robotics (Sara Wojciechowski)

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Building robots that can interact with the physical world involves a team of scientists, engineers, academics, and business operators. Sara Wojciechow...

Experience Research (Beth Toland)

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Behind some of the software products that we use is a team of researchers. Research in the software industry plays an important role in the developmen...

Software Growth and Adoption (Katie Guzman)

21 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Growth and adoption of software involves gathering metrics, evaluating them, and deciding among different strategies. Katie Guzman, Product Manager Le...

Open Source Software (Safia Abdalla)

11 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Getting work experience while studying in school has become more accessible, especially in the software industry. Safia Abdalla, Open Source Maintaine...

Product Innovation (Maggie Ng)

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Taking an idea into a product involves steps like evaluation, prototyping and commercialization. Maggie Ng, Vice President at Xinova explained the pro...

Product Marketing in Tech with Karri Alexion-Tiernan

27 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Product Marketing in technology varies depending on the product and the audience. In some cases it involves deep technical knowledge and understanding...

Software Development with Laura Butler

20 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The way we develop software is constantly changing. Throughout the decades we see different processes and practices emerge in how we write software. L...

Developer Relations with Grace Francisco

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Developer relations is a core component of platforms that allow developers to publish applications or games. Grace Francisco, VP of Developer Relation...

Microelectronics with Isabel Yang

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Small electronic components enable us to have powerful portable devices. Isabel Yang, Chief Technology Officer at Advanced Energy Industries explained...

Service Mesh with Risha Mars and Eliza Weisman

30 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Advancements in the cloud computing space have democratized how software developers manage their product infrastructure. With this, they can focus mor...

Teaching Kids to Code with Alex Sejdinaj

23 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Learning to code opens a lot of opportunities. Even if you decide that you don’t want to code for a living, it helps you understand how software is ...

Checkr (YC S14) with Ritu Vincent

16 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Technology can be used to improve slow and manual processes. Ritu Vincent, Engineering Manager at Checkr, explained the bottlenecks of the background ...

Cover (YC W16) with Natalie Gray

10 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Many industries are using technologies to improve their processes and to provide better services to people. Natalie Gray, Co-founder and Lead of Produ...

Data-Driven Security with Barbara Kay

02 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Security threats are everywhere. To tackle these threats we can gather and analyze information about potential attacks. Barbara Kay, Senior Director o...

Containers and Cloud Computing Lakshmi Sharma

25 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Creating and deploying applications to the cloud has gotten a lot easier. With advancements in containers and networking capabilities organizations ca...

Impostor Syndrome with Maureen Zappala

13 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Maureen Zappala, former Engineer at NASA explained what it meant to conduct jet propulsion research at the NASA Lewis Research Center, now known as th...

Edge Computing with Maria Gorlatova

04 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We are surrounded by a lot of devices. These devices can be connected to other devices forming the Internet of Things. Maria Gorlatova, Assistant Prof...

Blockchain Technology with Jin Wei-Kocsis

28 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Blockchain technology is being used in different industries. NASA is using it to improve their communications systems. The finance industry is explori...