Panel - Growing Your Career In Tech

Jenny possesses over a decade of industry expertise spanning data analytics, machine learning, project management, and cross-functional team leadership. She holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and an M.S. in Information Systems.Currently serving as the Data Science Manager at AltaML, Jenny spearheads talent accelerator programs. AltaML, a thriving AI company in Alberta, leverages machine learning and applied AI for business solutions.Jenny actively engages with local DS communities and leads several engagements for the Edmonton Data Science Community and the YYC Data Society.

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I am a DataOps at SDK Tek in Calgary, specializing in Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code (IAC) to define data infrastructure and streamline Azure resource deployment.  As theVP of Content and Community at YYC Data Society, I contribute to empowering Alberta's data science ecosystem. Organizing Calgary AIMeet ups, I've recruited industry experts and spoken in front of audiences.  With a background in both technical and community-focused roles, I bring a unique perspective as a panelist for the conference, blending hands-on experience in data engineering with a commitment to community building and knowledge sharing.

Marcie is the Founder and President of Canadian Equality Consulting (CEC); a company that supports workplaces to increase their diversity, build equitable systems, processes and policies, as well as creates inclusive cultures where all people in their full diversity can thrive and belong. She is also Founder and President of Equality 360, a technology platform that houses an organization’s DEI needs all in one place, including high-impact DEI micro learning to accelerate DEI.

She has a master’s degree in international conflict resolution and human rights from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University, a bachelor’s degree in political studies, and extensive experience in gender analysis, DEI methodology and framework development, diversity and inclusion, policy and program development, inclusive data gathering, and stakeholder engagement.

She has presented on gender equality to the United Nations, the Canadian House of Commons, the World Bank, and was recognized as a SHE Innovator by UN Women for her work to advance gender equality as well as the Premier’s Award of Excellence for innovation. Under her leadership, CEC won the award for ‘Top 10 D&I Firm in the world’ and CEC has also received an award for multiple years by Canadian Business for the ‘Most Supportive Workplace Culture.’