HerNextGen with Microsoft

Please note: This event is for women in tech, sharing real talk, real journeys, and building a space to vibe, learn, and level up

A dynamic and inspiring session, thoughtfully led by accomplished women MVPs and MCTs, will delve into critical themes such as career growth, emerging opportunities in technology, and real-world leadership journeys, offering invaluable insights and guidance that aim to empower students and early-career professionals to shape a meaningful, purpose-driven path in the tech industry. This women-focused event celebrates the voices and experiences of women in tech, creating a supportive space for inspiration, learning, and growth.

The session will focus on:
Career journeys, skill-building, and community-driven growth for women in tech.

What will you learn from this session?

Insights on navigating tech careers, building a personal brand, and leveraging Microsoft resources to upskill.

Speakers Bio:

Speaker: Poornima S — Cloud Engineer | Product Owner | Next Gen Coach
Poornima is an experienced IT professional passionate about data, AI, and empowering the next generation. With strong skills in SQL, Python, PySpark, and Power BI, she brings hands-on expertise in ETL processes, Agile methodologies, and data storytelling. A dynamic instructor, bootcamp leader, and AI enthusiast, Poornima thrives on mentoring students and professionals to discover their path in tech — all while staying energized through dancing, networking, and swimming.

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/poornimmas

Speaker: Arfin Parween — Data Engineer
Arfin Parween is a skilled data engineer with 2 years of experience designing data pipelines, modeling, and integrating solutions using Spark, AWS, Scala, and Python. Passionate about turning data into impact, she brings a strong focus on data quality, governance, and innovation-driven insights.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arfin-parween/

Speaker: Dr. S Gomati
Dr. Gomathi is a Microsoft MVP, MCT, and C# Corner MVP with expertise in Machine Learning, Data science, and Azure technologies. She is heading learning and Development team at Atna Technologies. The tool which she designed for her PhD brings her Asia and India books of record.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gomathisri/