Speaker Bio
Amrita Aurora is a Senior Software Engineer at WhatsApp. She has been in the tech industry for the past 8 years bringing in experiences from Oracle and currently Meta.
She has been an avid promoter of Diversity & Inclusion starting many initiatives within WhatsApp to inspire young women with leadership career stories and within Meta to encourage mentorship opportunities.
She is also a part time artist having her art displayed at 10+ coffee shops and multiple galleries in the bay area. She strongly believes in giving back to society through her art and has donated many of her art pieces to various charitable organizations.
Sessions
Diversity and Inclusion in Leadership
Day 1 - 27 Feb, 2024
4:20 PM - 4:40 PM / GMT
Brushstrokes to Binary: Exploring the Intersection of Artistry and Software Engineering
This session delves into the intriguing intersection between artistic expression and the technical world of software engineering. Attendees will explore how creativity, imagination, and problem-solving skills common in artistry can be seamlessly integrated into the process of software development. Through real-world examples of the speakers career as a Senior Software engineer and Artist, this session aims to inspire women in tech to leverage their artistic inclinations to excel in the field of software engineering, ultimately fostering innovation and diversity in technology.
- Explore how creativity, imagination, and problem-solving skills common in artistry can be seamlessly integrated into the process of software development.
- How shared challenges in the realms of technology and art can be blended to enhance and showcase the skills necessary for success.
Panel
Discussion
Day 1 - 27 Feb, 2024
4:40 PM - 5:20 PM / GMT
Navigating the Leadership Mosaic: Strategies for Women's Empowerment and Progress
Moderator:
Spriha Srivastava, UK Bureau Chief & International Executive Editor - Business Insider
Panelists:
Amrita Aurora, Senior Software Engineer - WhatsApp
Nishy Lall, Group Head of Youth & Social Impact - SKY
Sonika Singal, Managing Director - Accenture