Join host Ruth Heyduck in this special episode celebrating International Women's Day 2025 and its theme, Accelerate Action. Our guest, Maria Heriz from Tektronix, shares her inspiring journey from Madrid to San Francisco as an engineer passionate about equality and inclusion.
Discover her experiences, challenges, and the pivotal moments in her career. Learn about her initiatives to inspire the next generation of women in technology and her views on the evolving landscape of gender equality in the tech industry. Dive into an insightful conversation about perseverance, diversity, and the importance of mentorship in fostering successful careers for women in engineering and technology.
#iwd25 #accelerateaction #ai #womeninengineering #wetalkiot
Summary of this week's episode:
01:17 Maria's Journey to Engineering
03:10 Challenges and Inspirations
06:10 Initiatives for Women in Tech
08:48 Accelerate Action: International Women's Day
15:43 Progress and Bias in the Tech Industry
23:40 Proudest Moments and Advice
27:31 Rapid Fire Questions
Show notes:
Maria Heriz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariaheriz/
Listen to the "We Talk IoT "Soundtrack on:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/05MOV4OV2MH2in2txsAGtG?si=ad08112cb8d443f4
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-NvQ6VJYtE&list=PLLqgVFfZhDRVYmpEqbgajzDvGL4kACRDp
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