Navigating Barriers for Women in Tech
We invited participants to get to know Duck Creek Technologies, a leading provider of core system solutions to the property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry. They shared what makes them great, from their end-to-end software to their commitment to innovation to their award-winning workplace — and how you might…
About this event
We invited participants to get to know Duck Creek Technologies, a leading provider of core system solutions to the property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry.
They shared what makes them great, from their end-to-end software to their commitment to innovation to their award-winning workplace — and how you might thrive there.
Founded by insurance experts but built for the cloud, Duck Creek Technologies has enabled P&C businesses to deliver game-changing results for over 20 years and counting.
Participants joined to:
- 🚀 Dive inside Duck Creek’s best-in-class enterprise tools
- 🌐 Get a bird’s eye view of their flexible-first, global culture
- 🦆 Learn about the rewards of being a Duck
- 🗣️ Network with fellow talented professionals
- 📈 Hear from accomplished women leaders on breaking barriers in tech
Agenda:
- 11:00 AM ET / 10:00 AM CT - PowerToFly Kickoff
- 11:05 AM ET / 10:05 AM CT - Welcome & Keynote Address from Jennifer Armstrong, VP Engineering
- 11:15 AM ET / 10:15 AM CT - Panel Discussion & Audience Q+A featuring:
- Renee Evans, Director Program Management
- Liza Miller, Service Desk Lead
- Sarah Miura Ross, Sr. Director of Transformation
- Jennifer Armstrong, VP Engineering
- 11:55 AM ET / 10:55 AM CT - Closing Remarks
- 12:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM CT - Event Concludes
About Duck Creek Technologies: Duck Creek Technologies is the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry. As a SaaS company, they provide the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built, enabling the industry to capitalize on the power of the cloud to run agile, intelligent, and evergreen operations. Authenticity, purpose, and transparency are core to Duck Creek, and they believe insurance should be there for individuals and businesses when, where, and how they need it most. Their market-leading solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite, and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. Visit www.duckcreek.com to learn more.
About PowerToFly: PowerToFly is a women-run platform that works with companies to identify skilled professionals for networking and recruiting opportunities. Over the past few years, we’ve produced 1,500+ events worldwide with brands like Meta, Slack, Microsoft, and PwC, resulting in countless hires.
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. If you require assistance to participate, please email hi@powertofly.com, and we will contact you to discuss your specific needs.
Agenda
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Where you could fit in
The team is actively hiring. Here are a few open roles this event is built around.
Meet the speakers
Jennifer Armstrong
VP Engineering
Technology Leader in InsureTech at Duck Creek Technologies, leveraging extensive experience in strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, project management, and resource allocation to direct complex technology functions and steering enterprise initiatives from conceptualization through execution. Approachable executive sustaining an open-door approach that encourages mentorship, coaching, and employee development, facilitating high-performance teams. Dedicated leader utilizing communication skills to interface with C-Suite leadership to safeguard technology alignment with organizational goals. A vocal advocate for DEI&B at Duck Creek in a variety of communities and a Mentor for Girls Who Code.
Renee Evans
Director Program Management
Customer-Focused Leader and Mentor at Duck Creek Technologies with more than 20 years of Project Management experience, effectively managing a global team with strong communication, organization and analytical abilities. Highly skilled and proficient in customer relationship management, stakeholder communications, program/project management, planning, analysis, monitoring, and budget and forecasting. A highly involved community member within Employee Resource Groups at Duck Creek as well as a Brownie Troop Leader.
Liza Miller
Service Desk Lead
Known as an Effective Leader at Duck Creek Technologies in cross-functional team leadership, customer service, project management, employee development and operational implementation. A passionate DE&I Advocate, serves as an enthusiastic and active member of both the Diversity Council and several Employee Resource Groups at Duck Creek Technologies. She takes on every challenge that comes her way and has a history of starting at the bottom and working her way up the ladder quickly!
Sarah Miura Ross
Sr. Director of Transformation
A Seasoned Strategic, Hands-On Solutions and Operations Management Professional at Duck Creek Technologies with 20 years of experience across several industries, including Medical Insurance, Oil & Energy, and Information Technology. Demonstrated success in customer satisfaction, business growth and new market implementation, merger and acquisition integration, budget and procurement, business transformation and change management and leadership of complex operations with a focus on process efficiency. A legal citizen of three countries – the Dominican Republic, the United States and Spain and proud mom of a newborn and teenage stepson.
Duck Creek Technologies
Duck Creek Technologies is a “remote-first” work environment. We deliver the insurance software that enable carriers to rapidly launch new products and meet evolving customer needs. We are focused on giving P&C insurers a genuine path to the future with advanced technology grounded in decades of industry expertise, responsive to the unique challenges of each carrier, and shaped by the day-to-day of human behavior. When thinking about claims and how operating models impact the customer journey
We are sustained by a persistent curiosity that isn’t afraid to challenge the norms of the property & casualty industry, that believes the vision for tomorrow need not be tied to the legacy of today, and it is our job to get you there sooner.
At Duck Creek Technologies, we are committed to diversity, equity & inclusion as a community of one – One Duck Creek. We are all valued contributors. We embrace diverse perspectives as a source of innovation and growth. We hold each other accountable to create a workplace where inclusive behaviors and communications lead to the results we want for ourselves and our company.
Duck Creek currently has two ERGs open to all employees globally!
- The Women’s Resource Group
Fosters a sense of community that promotes the development and engagement of the female workforce, while aligning to Duck Creek’s core values and business goals.
- The Black Employee Resource Group
The Duck Creek Diversity Council
The Council is an advisory board to the company to ensure the effectiveness of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) program. Eighteen volunteer Ducks and eight HR members are on the Council. They represent all locations and departments across the organization. Each member is passionate about DE&I and wants to make a difference!
How we work
We are a truly global organization and for us, that means thinking and working in a way which goes beyond the idea of the office. Wherever we are, we’re Duck Creek. Collaborative, thought-provoking and innovative.
- Our Remote-First Policy
Duck Creek values work/life balance for our employees and supports a “remote-first” work environment. While Duck Creek’s offices remain open, active and available for use, we also enable and empower our employees to work outside the office, without sacrificing collaboration, innovation and productivity.
Benefits to feel good about
We believe in ensuring that all of our people feel motivated, valued, recognized and rewarded – while also enjoying the right level of work-life balance.
- Virtual Yoga sessions
- Guided Meditation sessions
- Ergonomic Stretching sessions
- Mental Health webinars
- A Global Book club
- Zumba
More about our Rewards...
We are committed to providing a consistently high level of rewards to our employees globally. For all employees, this includes:
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