What we’re about
Welcome to UpWiSE: Upstate Women in Software Engineering. We are based in Greenville, South Carolina. Whether you're a seasoned professional in software development or interested in developing coding skills, this group is for you! Join us for networking, workshops, and discussions on the latest trends and technologies in the industry. Let's support each other, share knowledge, and empower women in the software engineering field. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, UpWiSE is a welcoming space for all levels of experience. Let's grow and thrive together in the world of tech!
To maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment at our UpWiSE meetups, we kindly ask all participants to refrain from recruitment activities, direct solicitation, and self-promotion. Our focus is on fostering collaboration, learning, and networking without commercial intent. Please respect these guidelines to help ensure a positive experience for everyone involved.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Cybersecurity Stories and Career Reflections with Col (ret.) Martha MonroeOpenWorks Coworking, Greenville, SC
Upstate Women in Software Engineering is proud to host Col (ret.) Martha Monroe for an evening of stories and insights from her 30+ years experience including leading Cyber Aggressor Teams that evaluated USAF installations for cyber vulnerabilities. This talk was made possible through partnership with USC Upstate Greenville, who are hosting a Summer Cyber Camp for highschoolers this month.
Our sponsor for this event, Blue Ridge Consultants, supports us with drinks and pizza for all guests of this event.
This event is open to the public: everyone is welcome, and seating is limited. Please register if you plan on attending. If you would like to ask Col (ret.) Martha Monroe a question, you can do so when registering through this page. We cannot guarantee that she will answer all submitted questions.
There are two ways to enter OpenWorks for this event:
- Enter the Richardson Street Parking Garage. Drive up to the 3rd floor, then follow the "Out" sign to stay on the 3rd floor. There is an entrance door on the 3rd floor of the deck, between the yellow "3" signs. Park near the door and ring the doorbell. Parking rates apply on weekday evenings.
- Or, enter the lobby on the Main Street side, via ONE Plaza and take the elevator to the 3rd floor. Mention OpenWorks, on the 3rd floor, if the security folks ask where you're headed.
If you enjoy events like this, follow UpWiSE on Meetup and join our community! Membership is free. Fill out our member form to join our active and supportive Slack space for projects, tech resources, support, and more.
UpWiSE is powered by RefactorGVL, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Individuals and organizations can support future UpWiSE events through donations. - UpWiSE Virtual Lunch Hour Meet and Greet ☀️Link visible for attendees
Welcome, fellow ladies and femfolk of technology! This meeting is for you. This is a virtual chat for members and anyone interested in UpWiSE to hop on and network.
There is a light agenda for these meetings, as follows:
- Brief Overview of UpWiSE: What we do, where to find us, and how to donate to our organization.
- Introductions: Brief roundtable to introduce ourselves.
- Upcoming Events: Quick look at the calendar.
- Technical Projects and Learning: Discussion for attendees about current technical projects or what we are learning currently. This is a great time to share where your challenges are in case we can share resources and advice.
- Wrap Up
We also ask that all attendees adhere to the following. We reserve the right to remove attendees from the meeting that do not adhere to these policies.
- Be respectful of one another.
- Be kind.
- Do not proposition the meeting attendees for projects or employee hiring. To maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment at our UpWiSE meetups, we kindly ask all participants to refrain from recruitment activities, direct solicitation, and self-promotion.
- Our focus is on fostering collaboration, learning, and networking without commercial intent. Please respect these guidelines to help ensure a positive experience for everyone involved.
Visit us at UpWiSESC.org for more information about our group.
