Breaking barriers: One woman’s journey to thriving in the tech world

Leadership roles in technology offer both innovation opportunities and challenges, especially for women, who often have to carve their own paths in a male-dominated field. The author, a mother of two, emphasizes how motherhood has equipped her with valuable skills such as patience, effective communication, and problem-solving, which are instrumental in managing her team. Despite the initial lack of female mentors, she found support from male colleagues, learning to communicate and collaborate effectively, which helped her assert herself confidently in leadership roles. She encourages more women to pursue careers in technology and stresses the importance of recognizing women's contributions beyond Women's History Month to achieve gender equality. Her story highlights the essential role of female leadership in creating a more inclusive future in the tech industry.