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WeAreDevelopers LIVE • Mar 13, 2024

From developer to instructor and DevRel: navigating roles as as a woman in the tech industry

Joana Simoes

Joana insists the burden of systemic change shouldn't fall on women leaning in. Discover how leaders can build equitable tech spaces through intentional representation and proactive allyship.

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#1 about 5 min

Introduction to technical background and geospatial roles

Transitioning through data science and geographical information systems builds a strong technical foundation for active open source advocacy.

#2 about 7 min

Navigating gender dynamics and career progression in tech

Women often face a higher burden of proof and must frequently switch organizations to secure leadership roles.

#3 about 7 min

The impact of reduced visibility and misplaced credit

A lack of workplace visibility can result in completed complex technical projects being credited to non-technical peers.

#4 about 6 min

Critiquing lean-in culture and requiring structural support

Systemic change and female leadership are more effective than placing the burden of assertiveness solely on marginalized employees.

#5 about 8 min

Transitioning to mixed roles and fostering inclusive education

Moving into technical education roles helps address industry gaps by creating safe learning spaces for underrepresented groups.

#6 about 5 min

Community involvement and the women in tech panel effect

Increasing speaker diversity at general technology conferences helps avoid isolating minorities into dedicated demographic panels.

#7 about 10 min

Driving developer relations and standardizing open source frameworks

Developer relations roles bridge the gap between technical standards and real-world implementation through collaborative industry code sprints.

#8 about 7 min

Addressing the lack of female committers in open source

Despite a broadly supportive culture, open source projects still struggle to attract and retain female technical maintainers.

#9 about 9 min

Q&A on making workplaces inclusive and software career advice

Evaluating job offers for overall team diversity and supportive cultures helps prevent burnout for early-career developers.

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Introduction and perspective on the gender gap

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