California’s SAN MATEO—(BUSINESS WIRE)— SnapLogic, a pioneer in enterprise automation and intelligent integration, today unveiled its roster of influential women in technology. Women in technology can be compared to unicorns because they’re disruptive, effective, and creative, and even though their numbers are increasing, they’re still relatively uncommon.
The World Bank reported that women represent less than a third of the workforce globally in fields connected to technology. Additional research reveals that although the numbers decreased over time during the pandemic, they are currently recovering.
On International Women’s Day, SnapLogic honors its group of talented female tech employees as well as the following extraordinary women who it is proud to name partners and customers and who are reshaping the world of data. Female tech leaders to watch in 2023:
Nisha Clark, CIO at Abano Healthcare: Nisha Clark, the CIO of Abano Healthcare, has over 20 years of expertise managing technology teams for organizations like TOWER, Vodafone, Mercury, and Downer NZ. In order to help Abano fulfill its goals as a strategic enabler across all divisions of the company, Clark heads the trans-Tasman Technology function. He upholds an open and humanistic leadership style and has a history of successfully tackling difficult challenges. In addition to assisting the company in its development, Clark places a strong emphasis on improving the entire technology environment.
Sunny Azadeh, CIO at GlobalLogic: Sunny Azadeh is a pioneer in promoting technology innovation to allow scale with operational efficiency. She has more than 20 years of experience in business and information technology. She is a real powerhouse, admired for her shrewd capacity to elevate businesses into leading technological forces. She started her own business intelligence startup and has held IT leadership positions at a number of software and services firms. She is at heart an entrepreneur. She consistently drives success for her client’s thanks to her extensive understanding of how to innovate with these technologies.
Carrie Craig, Director, Enterprise Business Systems at WD-40 Company: Carrie Craig has a proven track record of advancing business change and successfully implementing technology solutions. She has played a key role in the implementation of an organization-wide digital transformation strategy while serving as the Director of Enterprise Business Applications at the WD-40 Company, a multinational consumer products business. Her knowledge of enterprise systems, project management, and change management has significantly enhanced company performance and operational effectiveness. Craig actively promotes women in tech through networking and mentoring and is a supporter of diversity and equality in the tech sector.
USAA’s Chief Technical Architect, Jennifer Fite: One to keep an eye on in the computer world is Jennifer Fite. She has been in charge of advancing digital transformation and data analytics strategies at USAA, a financial services business, using her creative approach to technology and leadership abilities. Fite has extensive knowledge of technology and data administration, and she has won praise for her creative thinking and outstanding leadership. She is a champion for diversity and inclusion in the tech sector and is paving the way for greater opportunities for women through leadership and mentoring.
Head of HPE’s Corporate Data Analytics & Digital Technology, Shyamala Chalakudi: Due to her outstanding leadership, technical know-how, and commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion, Shyamala Chalakudi is a strong influence in the tech sector. She was once the creator and CEO of the prosperous technology consulting company 6YESS, and by breaking boundaries as a woman in a field that was predominately male, she also cleared the way for other women to succeed. Through her work, Chalakudi has demonstrated that it is possible to develop a more inclusive and equitable industry. She has been a vocal champion for equal inclusion of women and minorities in tech. She is now a role model and a real pioneer in the field thanks to her dedication to empowering women everywhere.
Director of Business Applications at Barnard College, Columbia University, Nancy Mustachio: A “one to watch,” Nancy Mustachio has a wealth of expertise and a long list of impressive accomplishments in the digital sector. She has led many creative projects and initiatives targeted at advancing the use of technology in education as the Director of Enterprise Applications at Barnard College, including the implementation of a thorough learning management system and the development of a digital media center. Along with her work at Barnard, Mustachio has received recognition for her contributions to the wider tech community as a result of her membership in groups like EDUCAUSE and the Association for Computing Machinery and her support of diversity and inclusion in the industry. She serves as an example and inspiration for women in tech because of her leadership, expertise, and dedication to using technology for societal good.
The CEO of SnapLogic, Gaurav Dhillon, said that International Women’s Day represents a crucial opportunity for businesses to reaffirm their dedication to the accomplishments and advancements of women. “Women occupy more than 30% of the technical and engineering positions at SnapLogic, which is significantly higher than the industry average. By encouraging a work environment centered on inclusivity, ongoing career development, and a feeling of community, we’re working to increase this figure even more. It is obvious that having more women on every team will improve innovation potential, highlight important viewpoints, and boost overall company performance. Businesses simply cannot afford to have fewer women working for them.”
