Technology: A Catalyst in Fast-tracking Women's Rise to the Top

By: Rachita Sharma, Managing Editor | Wednesday, 1 May 2024

Technology has emerged as one of the most crucial catalysts powering the growth of minority communities. With technology, one gets a level playing field. A computer does not discriminate; but when it comes to the technology industry, the story is a little different.

Women still remain a minority in the global tech world. Closer home in India we have seen a gradual rise in number of women foraying into the field of technology. Although the number of women pursuing STEM degrees has come at par with the men, yet their participation in the tech workforce is still lacking.

According to data from a Deloitte Global study, women made up 33 percent of the overall workforce in large global tech firms. However, an age-old phenomenon still persists; women’s representation is severely lacking when it comes to top leadership roles in the tech world too.

If ample women are joining the industry, then why are we not seeing enough women at the top? Somewhere the pipeline is broken and there is a lack of societal support for working women. Mentorship has also been a challenge.

Women Entrepreneurs Review intends to become a catalyst of change. We do so by championing women leaders and bringing shining role models to our readers. The current edition of the magazine highlights the success stories of some of the most accomplished women CTOs from across India.

In this magazine edition meet Hemlata Tiwari, CTO, AAHENT. She embarked on a remarkable journey at the age of 17 as a primary school teacher. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge and personal growth, Hemlata pursued a Master of Computer Applications while working full-time as a teacher. In her current role as CTO, she brings a unique blend of hands-on experience, a commitment to continuous learning, and a passion for leveraging technology to drive innovation within the organization.

We also bring to readers the success story of Lawaljit Bhatia, CTO, B D Somani International School.

Lawaljit is an expert at educational technology. With a wealth of experience, she pioneers innovative solutions, leveraging technology to shape the future of education.

Read more about these women technocrats and hear from the horse’s mouth, the secret to professional success.

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