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Connect with Microsoft Women in Core Services Engineering & Operations at a Virtual Hiring Event!

PowerToFly hosted an intimate virtual networking and hiring event with the women behind Microsoft’s Core Engineering team. Attendees enjoyed a keynote address, panel discussion, and interactive Q&A from the women building and operating the systems that run Microsoft. Agenda: 3:00 PM PT/ 6:00 PM ET - Kick-Off from…

Hosted by Microsoft Corporation In partnership with PowerToFly
Thu, May 14, 2020 6:00 – 7:30 PM ET Virtual Invite-only

About this event

PowerToFly hosted an intimate virtual networking and hiring event with the women behind Microsoft’s Core Engineering team. Attendees enjoyed a keynote address, panel discussion, and interactive Q&A from the women building and operating the systems that run Microsoft.

Agenda:

  • 3:00 PM PT/ 6:00 PM ET - Kick-Off from PowerToFly
  • 3:05 PM PT / 6:05 PM ET - Keynote address by Soumya Subramanian, Core Platform Engineering Partner Group Manager
  • 3:15 PM PT / 6:15 PM ET - Technical Demo by Megan Gustafson Melloy, Program Manager- Launch Infrastructure
  • 3:25 PM PT / 6:25 PM ET - Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A featuring
    • Wumi Fagbami, Sr. Service Engineer
    • Rachel Daly, Director of Business Management
    • Megan Gustafson Melloy, Program Manager- Launch Infrastructure
  • 4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET - Event concludes

We’ve partnered with Microsoft on several past events and connected hundreds of women to top technology leaders. Here’s what one attendee had to say about a past event led by the Microsoft women in customer service and sales (watch the event here): “It was a great event! There is a clear need for networking events like this. I learned a lot about the team and felt like I had a great opportunity to connect with the members of the team and Microsoft recruiters in general. My favorite part was a panel format with Q&A.”

Microsoft is hiring.

What is Microsoft Core Services Engineering & Operations (CSEO): Microsoft CSEO builds and operates the systems that run Microsoft. CSEO is leading the internal transformation of Microsoft by rethinking traditional IT and business operations, driving innovation and productivity for its 140,000 employees worldwide. The transformation is improving our ability to empower our employees, engage our customers and partners, optimize our operations, and transform our products. Through teamwork we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world for the better. To learn more about our values and commitment to Diversity, Environment and Innovation click here.

About PowerToFly: PowerToFly is a women-run startup that works with companies to identify skilled professionals they’d like to network with. Over the past two years, we’ve produced over two hundred virtual and in-person events across the world with brands like American Express, Facebook, Deloitte, and Slack, which have resulted in countless hires. Visit http://powertofly.com to learn more.

About PowerToFly’s Events: All RSVP’d attendees are welcome, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, or age.

Agenda

All times ET. Subject to change.

You’re invited to an intimate virtual networking and hiring event with the women behind Microsoft’s Core Engineering team. Enjoy a keynote address, panel discussion, and interactive Q&A from the women building and operating the systems that run Microsoft.

Meet the speakers

Rachel Daly

Rachel Daly

Director of Business Management at Microsoft

Wumi Fagbami

Wumi Fagbami

Sr. Service Engineer at Microsoft

Network Engineer with proficiency implementing and supporting LAN and WAN technologies to meet business requirements. Experienced in system installations, configuration, maintenance, diagnostics, and reporting.

Soumya Subramanian

Soumya Subramanian

Core Platform Engineering Partner Group Manager at Microsoft

As a technology leader with over 20+ years of experience in enterprise scale software, I have had the unique opportunity to contribute to the development of a wide variety of highly successful products, services, and technologies. Over the years, I have developed a strong philosophy around building strong teams that in turn will build products that are innovative, aligned with customer needs and are of high quality.


Megan Melloy

Megan Melloy

Program Manager at Microsoft

Experienced Program Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the computer software industry. Skilled in Analysis, Citizen Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Power BI, PowerApps, Dynamics, SQL , DAX, Cognitive Services, Bot Services, Technical Project Planning, Team Building, and Organizational Leadership.

About the company

Microsoft Corporation

We believe that more diverse teams create greater innovations with more diverse approaches, questions and ideas. With this belief in mind, we strive to be a leader in attracting women to careers in high tech. Inside the company, and in partnership with others, Microsoft is involved in a wide range of programs aimed at trying to attract, recruit, retain, and develop women from around the world in the field of computer technology.

We start early in the pipeline by sparking girls’ interest in technology careers. We promote the study of computer science at traditionally female colleges and other universities. We invest in women-focused organizations, seek out women-owned suppliers, and provide support to women once they are employees at Microsoft.

  • Women@Microsoft currently reaches over 20K people worldwide through locally led women's employee networks.
  • Over 3000 women participated locally in The Global Women's Conference with 800 participating via global hubs in 32 worldwide locations.
  • Girls represented 52% of the total beneficiaries of YouthSpark.

The Women at Microsoft ERG is involved with a number of career related initiatives:

  • Diversity initiatives. We partner with Microsoft's executive leadership teams to influence the corporate diversity strategy and to implement corporate diversity initiatives companywide, such as Women's History Month celebration.
  • Employee development. The Microsoft Women's Professional Development Series hosts employee development focused speakers, networking events, global webcasts, and a bi-annual women's leadership and development conference for Microsoft employees from around the world. The multiday conference features speeches and breakout sessions focused on leadership as well as career, professional, and personal skills development.
  • Information sharing and connection. Women at Microsoft ERG manages a number of distribution lists and internal web sites for Microsoft employees to help women share information and build connections across organizations and geographical locations.

Women at Microsoft work with the community in several ways:

  • DigiGirlz Day - Members of Women at Microsoft volunteer with Microsoft’s DigiGirlz program, a program designed to introduce girls to the career opportunities available in technology fields. These events occur at Microsoft offices around the world.
  • WiRL Leadership Summit Sponsorship- Women at Microsoft sponsored 10 women to attend the WiRL Leadership Summit. Its webinar format makes it convenient for many professionals.
  • Sit With Me – Women at Microsoft partnered with SitWithMe.org to recognize the important role women play in creating future technology.
  • One Billion Rising – Women throughout Microsoft participated in group dances to mobilize, engage, awaken and join people worldwide to end violence against women
  • Recruiting events to encourage young women to become interested in STEM and to encourage corporate women to work at Microsoft.
  • Ongoing partnerships with national organizations, such as the Anita Borg Institute, National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), and MentorNet.
  • Networking & Best Practice Sharing with Fortune 500 companies including Deloitte Consulting LLP, KPMG LLP, DaVita Healthcare Partners Inc., Starbuck’s, Facebook, NASA, Qualcomm Inc., and Covidien.

Here are some of Microsoft's benefits and perks:

  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Savings and investments
  • Giving programs
  • Educational resources
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Opportunities to network and connect
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Generous time away

More about Microsoft Corporation →

About PowerToFly

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Everyone's welcome, and we'll help you take part.

All registered attendees are welcome, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, or age. If you need any assistance to fully take part, tell us what would help. Email hi@powertofly.com and we'll make it work.