Tech Trailblazers: Female Perspectives on Forging Careers Into Cyber
Credit to Author: Byron Price| Date: Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:41:21 +0000
The Tech Trailblazers series of videos features the women discussing their experiences and offering advice to those considering a career in cybersecurity.
Take a look at the short videos below to hear them talk first-hand about their own journeys into tech, the challenges and rewards of working in this industry, and the advice they would give to other women considering a career in tech.
| “I like that my job is never the same. I am learning multiple different subjects throughout the day; it’s ever evolving. Hold on to those relationships, cultivate them and stay in touch. Whenever you maintain relationships, there’s always opportunity.” Colleen Hazelwood, Director, IT Business Operations |
| “Don’t be afraid to explore, tech is for everyone and your unique perspective matters. Be curious, ask questions and don’t stop learning.” Ebony Foreman, Senior Technical Project Manager Cybersecurity |
| “A lot of my career has come from being a learner. I continued to ask to take on more projects and that really drove my career.” Kelsie Dube, Senior Manager, Marketing |
| “I am a computer engineer. I became a detective in a technological crime unit. I decided to pursue a career in cybersecurity. I took certifications in ethical hacking and digital forensics.” Linda Smith, Incident Response Lead MTR Services |
| “As I started progressing my career as a software developer, I realized I thrive on connecting people, supporting others, and finding opportunities to improve the overall workflow of software development.” Sejal Singh, Team Lead, Software Development |
Our Sophos Women in Technology Network is just one of a number of diversity and inclusion networks that are central to the inclusive culture at Sophos. Find out more about our networks on the Sophos careers website and take a look at our current job opportunities.