Breaking Barriers and Finding Opportunities

Join the Women Coding Community for an insightful and empowering panel discussion on the Breaking Barriers and Finding Opportunities, where our panelists share insights on overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities in the tech industry.

Whether you’re considering a career in tech or seeking direction, this discussion will motivate and inspire your journey forward.

Agenda:
⏰ 19:00 – 19:10 Introduction to Women Coding Community
⏰ 19:10 – 19:50 Panel discussion
⏰ 19:50 – 20:00 Q&A

Panelists:
Arzu Guney Caner | LinkedIn
Arzu started her career in telecommunications, specializing in CRM systems and marketing. Transitioning into software development two years ago, Arzu now focuses on mobile and web applications, enhancing user experience and performance. She is a mentor and evangelist at Women Coding Community.

Airat Yusuff | LinkedIn
Airat is a software engineer with about 4 years of experience building modern web products with intuitive user experiences. An AWS Community Builder, she is passionate about leveraging cloud technologies and automation tools to improve developer processes, and shares her insights on the AWS Community blog. She is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion, actively engaging in tech communities like the Women Coding Community, where she serves as a Lead.

Shabana Khatau | LinkedIn
Shabana is a passionate tech enthusiast and coder, currently working as a System and Application Support Advisor at Network Rail. After dedicating 19 years to raising her four children, she made the decision to start her career in technology, driven by her love for coding. As part of her journey, Shabana became actively involved in the Women Coding Community, where she initially joined the newsletter editorial team and now transitioned as a co-leader.

Marjorie Martinez | LinkedIn
Marj is a software developer with a strong focus on frontend development. After relocating from the Philippines to London, she has taken on the role of Web Developer at Major Digital. Passionate about fostering community, Marj actively contributes to the Women Coding Community, empowering others in the tech industry.

Joana Brito | LinkedIn
Joana is a junior software engineer based in London, known for her positivity, resilience, and passion for learning. In 2023, she transitioned from fashion to tech.
She actively contributes to open-source projects with the Women Coding Community and recently completed a personal project to learn a new programming language. Joana also holds a MOOC Sprint certificate from Code First Girls and is part of the Cajigo 100 Women in Tech Accelerator.
With a unique background in design, Joana brings a fresh perspective to engineering and is eager to blend her creative and technical skills.

Moderator: Rajani Rao | LinkedIn
Co-Founder / Director at Women Coding Community and a Principal Technologist at AVEVA

Co-Host: Madhura Chaganty | LinkedIn
Lead / Mentorship programme coordinator at Women Coding Community and Engineering Manager

👩🏽‍💻 About Women Coding Community
Empowering women in their tech careers through education, mentorship, community building, and career services is our mission. We provide workshops and events, connect members with industry mentors, foster a supportive community through meetups and conferences, and raise awareness for more inclusive industry practices.
Website
LinkedIn
Slack
Instagram
X
👩🏽‍💻 Code of Conduct
At Women Coding Community we are committed to a vibrant, supportive community. When attending our events, all members should follow our Code of Conduct. The full version you can find following the link:
https://womencodingcommunity.com/code-of-conduct