INTERVIEW WITH ...
operate with greater cooling efficiency , reliability and sustainability . Sustainability is not just a buzzword for us ; it is a guiding principle in everything we do .”
Q . TALK TO US ABOUT YOUR PASSION FOR CREATING A MORE DIVERSE WORKFORCE AND MAKING ENTRY INTO THE INDUSTRY MORE ACCESSIBLE FOR THOSE FROM UNDERREPRESENTED / MARGINALISED BACKGROUNDS ?
» “ Creating a more diverse workforce and promoting inclusivity are causes that I am deeply passionate about . I have witnessed the underrepresentation of women and other marginalised groups in the technology industry . This lack of diversity not only hinders individual opportunities but also limits the potential for innovation and progress .
“ I have invested my personal time in creating content to promote greater equality in the workforce and make entry into the industry more accessible for those facing barriers . More than 3,000 women have attended a training I created about gaining and displaying confidence in their professional careers . I ’ m also a proud cofounder of the Portland chapter of UPWARD , a global networking organisation accelerating the advancement of executive women .
“ I want to change the metrics we see for women in technology . For upwards of 25 years , women have represented approximately 20 % of engineering graduates , however , we represent about 50 % of the general population . I want to see those barriers broken and foster technology talent in girls from a young age .”
20 August 2023