Diversity in Tech at Autodesk

This meetup is a joint collaboration with Autodesk and San Francisco Women in Data.

Join industry leaders as they discuss the challenges and opportunities of creating and sustaining a diverse culture. Learn from their personal experiences as well insights on implementing inclusion strategies in technical organizations. We will explore:
• How and why diversity is important
• Success stories and ideas for how each of us can help foster a more inclusive technical organization
• Key challenges they encountered in their careers
• Best practices and tips for breaking into and progressing in the industry

Our panelists include:

• Neda Farzinnia, Global Head of Quantitative Strategy at YouTube
• Danny Guillory, Head of Global Diversity & Inclusion at Autodesk
• Simi Hunjan, Director of Partner Relations for Women in Data
• Jane You, Sr. Product Manager, Analytics at Autodesk

Moderator:

• Kriti Bhatia, SF Chapter Leader for Women in Data, and Financial Analyst at Stanford

Meetup Agenda:

• 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm - Attendee check-in process and networking
• 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm - Panel discussion with the speakers
• 6:30 - 7:00 - Closing ceremonies and networking

Refreshments will be provided at the meetup, so bring your appetite!

More about our partners:
Autodesk
If you’ve ever driven a high-performance car, admired a towering skyscraper, used a smartphone, or watched a great film, chances are you’ve experienced what millions of Autodesk customers are doing" with their software. Read more at: https://www.autodesk.com/company

San Francisco Women in Data
"Women in Data (WID) is a 501 © 3 nonprofit focused on creating economic opportunity for women in data and increasing global data literacy. WID fosters and celebrates diversity to create connection and give meaning to data... [Their] goal is to provide awareness, education, opportunity, and community in data related careers." Learn more at: https://www.meetup.com/San-Francisco-Women-in-Data/