Women in Technology Barb Spurway President, Winnipeg Section CIPS (Canadian Information Processing Society) Page 1
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Women in Technology
Barb Spurway
President, Winnipeg Section
CIPS (Canadian Information Processing Society)
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Why I am here...
The world consists of ….
51% women
women from all walks of life
women make up 40% of the workforce
Twenty years ago ….
women made up between 20-40% of those enrolled in computer science
courses in North America
Today ….
that number has dropped to 10-15% - significant
if the trend continues, less than 30% of people working in IT will be
women
Why?
perceptions
interest amongst young women in math and science
exposure and interest of young women in technology
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We need you to change
this trend!!
Not so great predictions
“I think the world has a market for maybe
five computers”. Thomas Watson,
chairman of IBM, 1943.
“There is no reason anyone would want a
computer in their home”. Ken Olson,
president, chairman and founder of DEC,
1977.
“640K ought to be enough for anybody”
Bill Gates, 1981.
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Not so great predictions
“The Americans have need of a telephone, but
we do not. We have plenty of messenger boys.”
Sir William Preece, chief engineer of the British
Post Office
“What use could this company make of an
electrical toy?” Western Union President, turning
down exclusive rights to the telephone, 1878.
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Today…. Technology is alive and kicking!!
Technology is everywhere
Technology helps people
Technology makes the world a better place to live
Technology is created by people working together
Technology is fun!!
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IT Professions at my workplace...
Systems Analyst
Solution Architect
Business Analyst
Help Desk
Project Manager
Training Coordinator
Developer
Network Specialist
Project Management Office
Manager
Infrastructure Specialist
Program Manager
Database Analyst
Vice-President of IT
Database Administrator
Chief Technology Officer
Network Security
Specialist
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Here is an example from my workplace ...
Insert application shot
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Zeroing in on a few of my favorite IT professions...
Project Manager
Assembles & guides the team
in project delivery
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Zeroing in on a few of my favorite IT professions...
Business Analyst
Helps client understand true
business problem and gathers
business requirements
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Zeroing in on a few of my favorite IT professions...
Solution Architect
Technical conceptual solution
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Zeroing in on a few of my favorite IT professions...
System Analyst
Gathers functional requirements
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Zeroing in on a few of the IT professions...
Data Architect
Database Analyst
Database Administrator
Designs data storage
techniques for efficient
retrieval
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Zeroing in on a few of my favorite IT professions...
Developer
Technical development
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To Succeed in Math, Science and Technology...
Good school record - competitive
Attitude
Desire to achieve in these areas
Like to solve problems
Role models (including mentoring)
A desire for teamwork
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To explore a career in IT
Keep the doors open .… university/college entrance
Take Math and Science(s)
Investigate Careers in Technology
Use Computers and become Technology Literate
Ask your parents/sponsors what your strengths are
KEEP YOUR OPTIONS OPEN!!
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What you need to know if you’d like to work in IT
Lifelong Learning
keep yourself marketable! Always!
education continues after you earn your degree
IT “professional designations” such as the ISP and
the PMP
Information age has opened up the global market
what you know will be more important than your
years of experience, age, etc
those with leading edge skills will have best
opportunities
flat (encyclopedia) to virtual (web) trends everywhere
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What you need to know if you’d like to work in IT
Strong organizational skills
Strong people and communication skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Math and science skills
Creativity skills
You will need these skills for both university and college
entrance of:
Computer Science
Engineering
Math and Science
Management
No matter what you do, these skills provide the foundation
for success!
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What’s Coming
Auto manufacturers are in the process of equipping their cars with
wireless, Internet access ... providing dynamic navigation and real-time
traffic routing ... security and antitheft protection ... emergency calling and
roadside assistance ... and voice activated e-mail.
A young father paralyzed in a car accident became the first recipient of a
new medical implant -- controlled by buttons on a walker or crutches ...
intended to help paraplegics regain some of their ability to walk
Imagine chips embedded in your refrigerator at home ... providing it with
the ability to scan bar codes and automatically place orders via the
Internet to your local grocery store ... for pick up at your convenience
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Don’t just take my word for it...
WWW.CIPS.CA - CIPS @ School, Women in Technology
program, Women in IT Ambassador program &
[email protected]
Canada’s Association of IT Professionals
WWW. JACAN.CA
Junior Achievement web site - an excellent partnership!
WWW.wiredwomen.com
Wired Woman - non-profit org of women entrepreneurs
utilizing technology
Women in Technology - Grade 9 Workshops (IBM)
thanks especially for the input to this presentation!!
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