Women & Allies in Tech Lunch
Join the Women & Allies in Tech Lunch and connect with other QCon attendees and speakers.
Monday Nov 17 / 12:40PM PST
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We will kick it off with a lightning talk by our keynote speaker, Shawna Martell, followed by the chance to meet each other, share experiences, and make new connections.
- 12:40 pm - 1:30 pm
- A lunch buffet will be available in front of the room. Please grab your lunch before the session and join us.
- Location: Hyatt Embarcadero, Atrium level, Waterfront AB
- Complimentary for all conference attendees (badge required)
Lightning Talk: The Architecture of Local Change
As engineers, we have a lot of experience managing complex systems. Maybe you've never thought of it this way, but our communities are systems, too. In this session, Shawna shares how she’s brought her engineering mindset to civic engagement and local politics, and how you can apply the same skills to make an impact where you live.
Capacity for this session is limited, to save your seat and help with room planning, please register for the session.
Speaker
Shawna Martell
Principal Software Engineer @Imprint, Previously @Carta, @Yahoo, @Verizon, and @Wolfram
Shawna Martell is a Principal Software Engineer at Imprint. Her previous experience includes Sr Staff Engineer at Carta, Director of Software Engineering for Yahoo's Big Data Platform, and she was one of the original engineers on Wolfram|Alpha. She holds an MS in Computer Science from Syracuse University and an MBA from the University of Illinois. Beyond her professional pursuits, she channels her passion into volunteering in local politics and finds solace in the world of podcasts.
