Women in Technology

On Thursday night, we had the pleasure of attending BeerOps, where we met the incredible Mehranz! 🎉 She’s graduating in June next year with a Bachelor of Computing Science, is a Dean Scholar, and is eager to kick off her career in data engineering or software engineering. 🌟 With her talent and dedication, we’re confident she’ll be a fantastic asset to any team. If you’re looking for a standout graduate or entry-level professional in these fields, Mehranz is one to watch! 👩💻💡 #FutureTechTalent #DataEngineering #SoftwareEngineering #DeanScholar #Networking BeerOps

Women in Technology (WIT) is a proud supporting partner of the Women in Tech Fest 2025, taking place in Sydney from 18-20 February. Join our Chair, Iyari Cevallos, on day one as she presents Roundtable 5: The balancing act: mastering work-life harmony. Don’t miss your chance to keep your career & your organisation at the cutting edge while building knowledge, developing skills, and meeting peers, all in a welcoming environment that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion in tech. WIT members save 10% on registration fees by using code ‘WIT10’ at checkout. Book online here: https://hubs.la/Q02TmrQd0 #TechFest2025

The Board wishes to appoint a Volunteer Treasurer to support the Finance Director and General Manager in financial management of the organisation. The Treasurer will oversee the financial affairs of WiT and ensure its financial health, transparency and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.  Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gm9F3U2y

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to Kelly Wilkes for her outstanding leadership as Chair over the past year. Her unwavering commitment, passion, and dedication to the WiT board and every member of our community have been nothing short of inspiring. Kelly, your guidance and support over these 12 months have been invaluable, and we couldn’t have asked for a more devoted leader to steer us forward. As you move on to new ventures, we know your presence will still light up WiT events, continuing to champion and uplift our community. Thank you, Kelly, for everything you’ve done to strengthen WiT—we are so grateful for you! 💜 Kelly Wilkes

Curious about what we’ve been up to at WiT? Check out our latest newsletter for all the highlights from last month!

🎉 BeerOps Brisbane is Almost Sold Out! 🎉 With #BeerOps just around the corner, a thought struck me—have we SMASHED our goal of 30%+ female registrations? Melbourne: 🎉 35.71% (amazing work!) Sydney: 👏 30.94% Perth: 🤷♀️ Eventbrite, why now?! Brisbane: 😱 28.72%... What?? #BrisbaneTechLadies, we need YOU to make it happen! BeerOps Brisbane is nearing capacity, but we’re not giving up on hitting that 30%+ target. Here’s the plan: 👉 Invite your amazing lady tech friends to join the fun! 👉 Use the promo code below to register even after the event sells out: “ladies-only” 💻 Register here: https://lnkd.in/exDjqVpr Let’s SMASH that 30% together! Lady devs, coders, engineers, architects—tag your tech sisters. This is our moment to shine at BeerOps Brisbane! 🌟 BeerOps | @stephenwallace | @nataliatapia33 | @sarahjanekenyon | @sam-j-marshall | @simonebennett #BeerOps #Networking #Event #Brisbane #Ladies

Featured job this week. 🙌 Network Administrator - Civil Aviation Safety Authority About the Role The Network Administrator reports to the Network Team Leader and is part of a team responsible for collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, to deliver network solutions that align with CASA’s strategic requirements. The role works closely with the wider Information Technology branch to deliver and support network services to CASA and our external customers. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gpAr4T7r *Are you a company interested in reaching more women to join your work force? Have a look at our jobs board. Reach out to find out more. #FeaturedJob #JobsBoard #WomenInTech

We had an amazing morning yesterday with our Inspiring Women in STEM Breakfast Panel. 🌟 Thank you to Iyari Cevallos for always being an amazing moderator. We were fortunate to hear from three exceptional panelists—Tasha, Megan, and Soumya—who shared their invaluable expertise and personal experiences. Their insightful discussions covered key themes that are essential for anyone navigating the tech industry: 💪 Self-advocacy: The importance of stepping up and saying "yes" even when self-doubt arises 🌱 Conquering imposter syndrome 🤝 Building strong, supportive networks: The value of cross-organizational collaboration and mentorship Key takeaways: 📢 If you don’t ask, you don’t get 📢 Believe in your abilities and drive change 📢 Embrace courage and take bold leaps 📢 Own your unique strengths We are grateful to these women for not only sharing their wisdom but for inspiring others to break barriers and lead the way forward. Looking forward to more thought-provoking discussions that fuel innovation and growth in our industry! Thank you to Data#3 for sponsoring this amazing event! #WomenInTech #Leadership #Innovation #TechCommunity #WomenEmpowerment #ProfessionalDevelopment #Data3 Tash Wick Soumya Nair Megan Mathieson

We are a proud supporter of Australia’s largest tech networking event - BeerOps! "Our diverse and inclusive community brings together technologists from various backgrounds and expertise. While we originally started as a spinoff of the word DevOps, our community has grown and expanded to include professionals across data, security, cloud, software and many other areas. At BeerOps, we believe that collaboration, innovation, and diversity are key to driving progress in the technology industry. That’s why we offer a platform for professionals to connect, share ideas, and learn from one another. Our events are designed to be both informative and fun, featuring engaged employers and plenty of opportunities to network with like-minded individuals." BeerOps, next event on the 21st November. Book your spot here: https://lnkd.in/gV9FHvzf #NetworkingEvent #Tech BeerOps

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. They shape our events, programs, partnerships, and collaborations, guiding us every step of the way. We believe these values are the cornerstone of Women in Technology, inspiring us to create lasting change and build a stronger, more supportive community for all. . . #Values #WiT #Events #Change