Reading Time: 4 minutes “Don’t be intimidated by what you think you don’t know. Once you begin the journey you will learn so much in just the doing that it will be a win/win no matter what path you decide to take in the end.” What prompted you to … Continue readingHacking Barriers Spotlight: Rashaa Brown (she/her), UX Design
Reading Time: 3 minutes “Don’t be afraid to challenge yourself for the better, or of learning great skills, no matter how hard it “looks”. It may end up being your greatest accomplishment.” What prompted you to explore a career in tech? Seeing family and friends constantly use technology, led … Continue readingHacking Barriers Spotlight: Gina (she/her), Python Development
Reading Time: 4 minutes “For everyone, I recommend lovingkindness meditation. Everyone could use more love, especially in hard times.” What prompted you to explore a career in tech? I’ve grown up with tech my entire life as result of the people before me making it possible. After seeing the … Continue readingHacking Barriers Spotlight: Sydnie Gandy (she/her), Python Development
Reading Time: 4 minutes “Never let your setbacks and the people who doubt you define your future” What prompted you to explore a career in tech? Growing up, I had anxiety approaching anything related to STEM due to my experiences with math and sciences in school. I also saw … Continue readingHacking Barriers Spotlight: Paula Simon (she/her), Front End Web Developer
Reading Time: 3 minutes “I’m learning to build a relationship with myself and trying to find ways to uplift black women.” What prompted you to explore a career in tech? I wanted to get a better paying job and tech jobs were it. What is your ideal tech job? … Continue readingHacking Barriers Spotlight: Mia Crow (she/her), UX Design
Reading Time: 4 minutes “Being able to provide for myself and still pursue new goals is a huge to me and I’m thankful to be on this journey.” What prompted you to explore a career in tech? I enjoy the challenging and problem solving aspect of it. Plus when … Continue readingHacking Barriers Spotlight: Courtney Davenport (she/her), Python Developer
Reading Time: 3 minutes “Knowing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript feel like they give me the alchemy to essentially create an environment, sort of like a blank commercial or residential space ready to be filled with ideas and more.” I chose to dive into Front-End Development because I feel there … Continue readingHacking Barriers Spotlight: Tynneal G., Front End Developer
Reading Time: 4 minutes “We need to continue these uncomfortable conversations, build strategies and take action to develop strong allies.” Tell us a little bit about what a typical day looks like for you. My days are always different and I love that about my job. Working for one … Continue reading39. Gina Winstead (she/her) – Director of Member Engagement, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Keystone Innovation Zone Coordinator, Pittsburgh Technology Council
Reading Time: 2 minutes “I got a master’s in computer science too, but mostly so that I could be a computer science TA and pay my tuition in engineering and public policy. I never planned on being a computer scientist, but here I am.” Tell us a little bit … Continue reading40. Lorrie Cranor (she/her) – Director & Bosch Distinguished Professor in Security and Privacy Technologies, CyLab Security and Privacy Institute; FORE Systems Professor, Computer Science and Engineering & Public Policy, CMU
Reading Time: 3 minutes “Surround yourself with like-minded people and non-tech people. The diversity of thought expands your network and problem solving perspective” Tell us a little bit about what a typical day looks like for you. I don’t have a typical day. As the CEO I oversee progress … Continue reading41. Sanna Gaspard (she/her) – CEO, Rubitection