STAREAST 2024 - Women Who Test Session
Friday, May 3
Introduction to Women Who Test
Join Janna Loeffler and Melissa Benua as they kick off Women Who Test at STAREAST 2024. Meet new friends, make valuable networking connections, and prepare to embark upon a day full of enriching experiences for women in the testing field.
Unplugged Tech Woman's Essential Survival Guide
Women have made great progress in the technology industry, however, challenges remain. In this session, we will delve into the obstacles that women face in the tech industry, and provide effective solutions to overcome them. Janna, an experienced woman in technology, will share her personal experiences and insights on what it takes to succeed in this field. She will provide practical advice and tips on how to navigate the unique challenges faced by women in technology. Janna will also discuss how to build a successful career in tech by showcasing her own journey and the strategies that...
The Power of Collective Experience
Bring your biggest challenges to this session and tap the wisdom of others. In this immersive session, you will tackle some of the most widely mentioned challenges brought to light from the group. Whether it’s a software testing conundrum, a project setback, a management blocker, a group or team dysfunction or an interpersonal hurdle, all of these can slow our progress and reduce our effectiveness. And when we hunt for options, we all have blind spots and biases that prevent us from thinking out of the box and finding new and different solutions. Typically the best ideas come from...
Charting Your Path: Unleashing the Power Within for Women in Tech
Ever felt like you're on the cusp of something great in your tech career, only to be held back by unseen barriers? You're not alone. It's time to break free and take charge of your journey with wisdom and wit that turns obstacles into springboards for success. In this empowering talk, join Erika Chestnut as she shares how to transform your career trajectory through a series of pivotal shifts in perspective and approach. With a blend of personal insights and practical advice, Erika will guide you through the essentials of clarifying your career ambitions, building confidence in your unique...
Panel—Career Super Powers
Let’s discuss and define the most important career super powers for women. Hear what industry professionals, leaders, and idea disruptors think the important career super powers are for women in 2024 and beyond.