"Code, Collaborate, Change: The Power of Community in Tech"
"Code, Collaborate, Change: The Power of Community in Tech"
Tue May 20 - 2:20 PM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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"Code, Collaborate, Change: The Power of Community in Tech"
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"Code, Collaborate, Change: The Power of Community in Tech"
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"Code, Collaborate, Change: The Power of Community in Tech"
"Code, Collaborate, Change: The Power of Community in Tech"
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Session: Code, Collaborate, Change: The Power of Community in Tech
Technology has the power to transform lives—but real impact happens when communities come together to drive meaningful change. In this panel, we’ll explore how women in tech are using their skills, networks, and influence to uplift others, create opportunities, and build a more inclusive industry. From grassroots initiatives to global movements, we’ll discuss the role of mentorship, advocacy, and social responsibility in shaping the future of tech. Whether you’re looking to give back, start a community initiative, or amplify your impact, this conversation will inspire you to turn your career into a force for good.Key Takeaways
- Why does giving back matter
Bio
Vijaya Raghunathan, Head of Enterprise Risk and Audit Technology-Truist Financial ServicesVijaya Raghunathan is an IT executive with expertise in Finance, including Banking and Mortgage industries. In her current role, she heads Risk/Audit technology delivery at Truist. Her team builds and supports all the technology solutions used by our CRO (Chief Risk Officer) and CAO (Chief Audit Officer) organizations, while also building and supporting technology solutions for parts of the CLO (Chief Legal Officer), COO (Chief Operating Officer) and CTO (Chief Technology Officer) organizations. Her team supports technology needs for all 3 lines of defense. In her prior role, she served as the head of Mortgage Servicing Technology at Truist. Apart from leading the merger for her teams, one of the key initiatives that she led during that time was the migration of the user experience for Mortgage clients from a vendor based disjoint system to SunTrust's OLB, making a seamless client experience. This was a key reason for the JD Power scores for SunTrust (now Truist) to jump from #10 to #4 that year. Vijaya was the winner of the software engineering leader of the year award as well as community impact award from WomenTech in 2024.
Anjali Nagaraj, Global SRE Lead, Natwest
Anjali Nagaraj is the Global SRE Lead at NatWest, with extensive experience in SRE, DevOps, and platform engineering. A transformative tech leader, she pioneers automation, AI-led observability, and self-healing systems to boost resilience at scale.
A passionate mentor with NGOs like Katalyst, Ananya, and Shreyansh, Anjali champions women in STEM and empowers future leaders. Her accolades include Most Transformational Tech Leader, Top 100 Women in Tech, NatWest Mentor of the Year, and the Promising Professional Award at the UK Parliament by IIW.
Anjali blends innovation with purpose, leading with vision to build a more reliable, inclusive, and future-ready tech world.
Gunjan Paliwal, Sr. Product Development & GTM Manager at Meta
Gunjan, an MIT alum, is a seasoned tech leader with 10+ years in product marketing and development at Newell Brands, Sears, Microsoft, and Meta. She specializes in AdTech, e-commerce marketplaces, and AI/ML-driven products. She has consistently driven high-stakes, complex product development, and go-to-market strategies.
Poonam Garg, Vice President, US Bank
Poonam Garg is an accomplished engineering executive and a passionate advocate for women in technology. As Vice President at U.S. Bank, she leads teams that empower over 10,000 engineers by laying the foundation for platforms, tools, and frameworks that drive engineering excellence. Poonam plays a crucial role in promoting a "change mindset," advancing agile collaboration, DevOps maturity, and cloud-first strategies throughout the organization. A respected leader in technical transformation, she has mentored 50+ teams on mainframe modernization, DevSecOps integration, and productivity optimization. Beyond her technical expertise, Poonam is a sought-after speaker, reviewer, and judge at renowned forums, including the Grace Hopper Celebration, The Stevie Awards, The Globee Awards, and the CODiE Awards. She is deeply committed to advancing Women in Technology, contributing to networks both internally and externally, and exemplifying leadership that blends innovation, inclusivity, and empowerment of the next generation of tech leaders.
