Women in Tech and Tech Leadership Today

What does it mean to be a woman in a “tech-heavy” position in 2022? And what if that’s a leadership position? Are things “better” or “worse” for us in a world where corporations talk big talk about equality? Technology careers in the last 30 years have been open to many career-changers, not just people with a specific university degree. What paths and opportunities are open now? Are they any different or harder for women to get into?

Key questions and takeaways:
- Is a computer science background to work in tech necessary? Why or why not?
- Do I have to put my life or family on hold for my career?
- What is the state of diversity in the enterprise in 2022?

Drupal, Pfizer, and me:
It is always a great time to be working at Pfizer, but the last few years in particular have really given me a sense of enormous pride. As Pfizer released the COVID-19 vaccine during the pandemic, many digital tools were critical in both the distribution and adoption of the vaccine globally. Websites were critical in getting the message out, both for recruitment for clinical trials as well as informing the global public about the vaccine. I am incredibly proud of the work Pfizer has done to ensure that Science Will Win during such a challenging time. On a more personal level, I am immensely proud of the work the Edison Platform — of which Drupal is a key technology component — team has done to support these endeavors along the way.