In this episode, Ruth Bucknell, VP Experience Design at Merkle, joins us to share her journey of building a career in the tech industry and navigating the challenges of male-dominated spaces. She reflects on the importance of intentional inclusion, her motivation for founding the Women in Tech network, and how community can be a powerful driver for change. We dive into the ways tech products and AI systems are often shaped by male defaults—reinforcing bias through skewed datasets—and wh...
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In this episode, Ruth Bucknell, VP Experience Design at Merkle, joins us to share her journey of building a career in the tech industry and navigating the challenges of male-dominated spaces. She reflects on the importance of intentional inclusion, her motivation for founding the Women in Tech network, and how community can be a powerful driver for change. We dive into the ways tech products and AI systems are often shaped by male defaults—reinforcing bias through skewed datasets—and wh...
From Flight Attendant to Tech Leader: Embracing Unconventional Paths in the Digital World
SheCanCode's Spilling The T
45 minutes
2 months ago
From Flight Attendant to Tech Leader: Embracing Unconventional Paths in the Digital World
Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Charne Kotze, Delivery Manager at Mercator Digital. Charne's career began in hospitality and took her across continents as a flight attendant before she found her calling in tech. Her transition - from managing restaurants to coordinating digital projects -showcases the power of diverse skills and unwavering determination. Discover how Charne leveraged her experiences in customer service, leadership, and adaptability to thrive as a ...
SheCanCode's Spilling The T
In this episode, Ruth Bucknell, VP Experience Design at Merkle, joins us to share her journey of building a career in the tech industry and navigating the challenges of male-dominated spaces. She reflects on the importance of intentional inclusion, her motivation for founding the Women in Tech network, and how community can be a powerful driver for change. We dive into the ways tech products and AI systems are often shaped by male defaults—reinforcing bias through skewed datasets—and wh...
