By Mr Sanjeev Verma
Sheryl Kara Sandberg, an American technology executive, philanthropist, and writer was once quoted as saying “Women are the real architects of society”. It is a firm belief that women are at the forefront of redefining society, infusing technology into every aspect of our lives to create a future that is more connected, equitable, and sustainable. Their unique perspectives and creative approaches are breaking barriers, driving innovation, and shaping a world where technology is harnessed for the greater good.
Female tech leaders serve as inspiring role models for young women who are contemplating or already embarking on a career in the tech industry.
It’s truly heartening to highlight the remarkable women leading the charge in reshaping the technology world. In cloud computing, they comprise 14% of the workforce globally. Engineering sees a slightly higher representation at 20%, while data and AI fields show greater promise with 32% female participation. Notably, women lead the charge in virtual reality (VR) projects, constituting 33% of developers, followed closely by augmented reality (AR) and game development at 28%. They are leveraging their strengths in collaboration, communication, and empathy to drive change and create value.
Innovation and Women: One of the key ways women leaders are reshaping success in tech is by focusing on innovation. They are leveraging technology to create new solutions and products that meet the needs of customers and users. Women leaders are also using technology to drive efficiency and productivity, enabling companies to deliver better products and services.
Collaboration and communication: They are building strong teams and building a culture of collaboration and open communication. This enables teams to work together more effectively and to deliver better results. Women leaders are also using technology to enable collaboration and communication, enabling teams to work together more effectively and to deliver better results.
Focusing on Empathy: Women are using technology to create products and services that meet the needs of customers and users. In a recent report by WISER, it was found that the proportion of women-led startups in India has grown from 10% to 18% over the span of five years. Women leaders are also using technology to create products and services that are more accessible and user-friendly.
Key Takeaway
As per a report by Forbes, women are making significant strides despite being underrepresented, accounting for only 26.7% of tech-related jobs. While disparities in pay persist, with 38% of women reporting dissatisfaction with their compensation compared to 33% of men, they continue to drive innovation and bring about positive change within the sector.
Innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship serve as vital drivers for promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment. These sectors pave the way for their advancement as they tend to expand women’s access to education and socio-economic opportunities, Empowered women, in return, contribute valuable skills, talent, and market insights, thereby unleashing substantial economic potential. To further facilitate the advancement of women in technical roles, companies can enhance their support by offering opportunities for skill diversification and providing structured guidance for their professional growth. Leaders can spearhead this effort by ingraining the goal of gender equality into the foundation of every new business venture and project. Consistently monitoring and increasing the presence of women in leadership positions can serve as a driving force toward achieving this objective.
(The author is Mr Sanjeev Verma, CHRO – STT GDC India, and the views expressed in this article are his own)
