Mentorship is one of the most powerful ways for professionals to advance their careers and for organizations to optimize. For professionals in fast-growing, high-wage industries such as engineering, mentorship is essential – particularly for communities that have been historically underrepresented in those fields.
Entering science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics, and science (STEAM) fields has become more accessible for women in recent decades. In 1970, for example, only 8% of STEAM workers were women, compared to 27% in 2021, according to the United States Census Bureau (Source).
However, women still face challenges entering STEAM fields and advancing their careers. Women only made up 15% of engineers in the U.S. in 2021.
Mentorship provides solutions women engineers need to help achieve their goals, despite systemic obstacles. To make mentorship accessible for all professionals, Upnotch™ is free for all individuals to join.
Below is a list of 10 outstanding women engineers who are part of the global Upnotch™ community, and who are eager to connect and create change.
1. Anca Roscan
Engineering Team Manager, Squarespace
She has over 10 years of experience in the software engineering industry, working on a variety of projects from small startups to large corporations. She is always willing to share her knowledge and experience, and she is always looking for new ways to help her mentees succeed.
2. Diana Kumar
Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft Alumni Network
Diana has over 30 years experience in the computer software industry. Diana started with a computer science degree and after working as a software engineer and consultant she moved to Seattle 24 years ago.
Software Engineer II, Microsoft
Ella earned her PhD in Artificial Intelligence in 2018 and joined Microsoft as a data scientist upon graduation. After 8 months, she transitioned to a software engineering role and has been excelling as an engineer ever since.
Founder, IQ Accelerate
Iliana advises and invests in Latinx and URM-founded startups, and coaches high-tech professionals. She has led engineering teams at Salesforce, BEA Systems, SAP, and Informix Software. Iliana co-led mobile payments projects in Latam and Spain at Sybase365, developed mobile customer experience prototypes for Marriott at Magnet Systems.
5. Joice Liu
Software Engineer, Google
Joyce has over 10 years of experience in programming languages such as Java and Go. Throughout her career, she has developed a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions. She has expertise in Agile project management processes, DevOps, and possesses strong communication skills.
6. Julie Kelley
Business Development Director, Rocket Lab
Julie is a passionate, results-driven, and accomplished professional with broad-based experience in managing overall business transformation, account management, and business development. With a background in mechanical engineering, Julie worked in manufacturing and design before transitioning to business development, aerospace, and defense.
Senior Engineering Manager, Hinge Health
As a highly creative technology specialist, Kristina's expertise spans all areas of corporate software development from project management to strategic planning. With over 15 years of experience in the field, Kristina is an invaluable corporate software strategist and key member of management teams. A proven leader, she excels at analyzing alternatives, creating solutions, and providing results.
Associate Director & Software Engineering, MCG Health
With over 20 years of success as a driven technical leader, Madhuri is a multi-skilled software engineering professional with a comprehensive background in designing, developing, and deploying AWS and Azure cloud services for software applications. She excels in delivering projects of the highest quality.
Vice President & General Manager, Schneider Electric
With a background in engineering, Shannon has over 15 years of experience driving sales, marketing, and operational transformation at established B2B multinational corporations. She helps Fortune 500 companies rethink their business strategy, product portfolio, and grow market share. She is also the proud mother of 2 young boys.
10. Vivian Lau
Engineering Manager, Zapier
Vivian is a servant leader with over 15 years of experience managing software engineering teams. She empowers agile teams to be autonomous, resilient and advocates for frequent recognition and candid feedback. Vivian is known for building an inclusive engineering culture and making significant cross-team impacts.
To connect with any of these incredible engineers, download Upnotch™, create a profile and find them in 'Members'. They are all passionate about mentoring and eager to help you grow.
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