Why women and allies in tech?

There is someone who was a co-worker that joined my company as a technician. Seeing as she graduated the same program a few years after I did, I was confident in her training and ability without making assumptions before seeing her work. She showed a lot of interest in Veeam, and she was one of the few people at the organization that I felt confident could manage their branch’s Veeam environment without breaking anything.
A couple years after I moved onto a new role/company, I recommended she apply for the EmpowerHer VMCE program. She was accepted and obtained her VMCE certification.

Regardless of gender I believe it’s important to support anyone that shows curiosity and passion for technology. I am glad to see Veeam and the rest of the IT industry be more inclusive and make it easier for women to enter and thrive. This group is a great example of that.

Thank you so much for your answer ​@Tommy O'Shea I see you are from Ontario, London, I am not from there, but I did my studies in Ontario, Kingston, so nice to see you here! 

I’ve had the opportunity to work with some technically brilliant women in the past, and I’m proud to say we currently have strong women contributors on my tech team who make an impact every single day.

And it’s not just about diversity. Having more women in technical roles leads to better outcomes, brings fresh perspectives, and adds balance to how we approach problems and drive customer success.

I’m encouraged to see the industry increasingly recognize the strength and potential of women in tech. Programs like Veeam’s EmpowerHer VMCE are great examples of how to open doors and help women spread their wings in this space. We definitely need more of that kind of support.