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Cribl tackles observability data and the future of data architecture
In the battle between data growth and budget, an observability pipeline solution allows companies to gather data, manipulate it, and deliver it to the right place. This enables organizations to connect the dots by examining the full scope of the data to understand the true end-user experience. The costs associated with maintaining that increased volume ...
The rise of spatial SQL: Carto and AWS bring spatial analysis to the cloud
Knowing where and when things happen can help predict business outcomes — or as said by Harold Samuel, founder of Land Securities, “Location, location, location.” CartoDB Inc. is bringing cloud-native spatial analysis to the cloud, in partnership with Amazon Web Services Inc., for more scalable, efficient and interoperable analysis. The rise of spatial SQL is ...
Transformational vision meets traditional industry: Sisters develop high-tech solutions for real estate and insurance
Two of the oldest global industries are arguably real estate and insurance. Trailblazing these industries through digital transformation via the cloud was a stroke of relative genius. “We created KSK City Labs because we wanted to modernize the real estate industry and create super transformative solutions for two reasons,” said Krystine Kua (pictured, center), co-founder and head of ...
AWS connects women in tech, promotes gender diversity through innovative initiatives
One of Amazon Web Service’s leadership principles is “Strive to be the Earth’s best employer.” With multiple programs geared toward diversity and inclusion, AWS is walking the walk. “Here at AWS, we’ve got this amazing event called ‘She Builds,’ and I’m an active mentor for that,” said Anna Green (pictured), head of SMB, Asia Pacific and Japan, ...
Daughter/dad solutions architect duo take on gender barriers in tech
Most career advice follows the old chestnut, “If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.” But gender barriers around the tech field persist, limiting young women’s educational opportunities. One family broke through this bias. Emma Arrigo (pictured, left), associate solutions architect at Amazon Web Services Inc., faced such prejudice ...
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Curiosity, bravery and being willing to fail key for women in tech and beyond
Following a traditional career path based on an educational degree is the expected standard in society. But looking beyond this path leads to a wider variety of career options. The key is knowing how specialty skills translate to other roles, according to Erin Chu (pictured), life sciences lead of the Open Data Program at Amazon Web ...
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Climbing the tech ladder is harder in heels, but the gender gap is closing
Women are underrepresented in the tech sector. But the balance is shifting toward equitability, according to Nancy Wang, general manager of data protection and governance at Amazon Web Services Inc. “I’m so proud today to see that the percentage of women enrolled at engineering curriculums just continue to rise,” said Wang (pictured). As an undergrad, Wang ...
Why risk-taking can lead to advancement for women in tech
Taking risks and feeling uncomfortable is part of growing, especially in career advancement. “Every time an opportunity to do something different or bigger, to work with really incredible people who I can learn from, to try something new that’s going to push me in a new direction, if that uncomfortable feeling of this seems like it could be risky, ...
Mentorship in tech, breaking biases and the benefits of a diverse corporate culture
Mentorship leads to better outcomes for individuals. This practice also benefits businesses by providing pathways for motivated and informed employees and generating new ideas from a more diverse base. But for underrepresented group in tech, it is also a way to coach individuals in how to express themselves. “As a woman in tech, I’ve realized the ...
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Inclusion leader weighs in on community outreach, gender bias and why breaking things is a good start
Listening to community members is the first step to understanding their needs — and how to help. From an idea in a team meeting to global outreach, thinking backward from community needs to organic solutions kickstarted a youth development program. “The [AWS] Think Big Space started with teachers talking about emerging technology and how it can be difficult ...