Diversify Tech #295

Connecting underrepresented folks in tech with career opportunities

Hi! Welcome to Diversify Tech's Professional Edition. This newsletter is for underrepresented people in tech; specifically curated for mid-senior level folks. Every Tuesday, we share jobs, events, and other career opportunities.

In this week's issue,
💼 MapLight is looking for a Product Manager
⭐️ This week's spotlight is on Jennifer Opal
🤑 Applications to the Big Cash Money community close on Sunday! Being a member has been amazing, and I hope to see you there!

Cheers,
Veni Kunche

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JOBS

Opportunities from our hiring partners

Opportunities from our partner, Indeed

Please note that these roles have not been vetted by our team! Make sure to do your own research.

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SPOTLIGHT

Meet Jennifer Opal, an award-winning DevOps Engineer and Technical Writer. As a neurodivergent Congolese-British technologist, Jennifer champions diversity and inclusion in tech, bringing valuable perspectives shaped by her experiences with ADHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia.

Jennifer has vast experience in Data Engineering, Test Automation, and Software Engineering. Jennifer currently works as a Technical Writer at Harness and has worked as a DevOps Engineer at Dropbox, and as a Data Engineer at BT Group.

She has collaborated with top organizations like Forbes, Bloomberg, and Google’s Women Techmakers. She is also part of Coding Black Females and serves on the board of Neurodiversity In Business, helping make tech more accessible for everyone.

Since starting her tech career in 2019, Jennifer has been named one of the Most Influential Women in Tech UK by Computer Weekly for four consecutive years. She's also a Tech Women 100 Award winner and a rising star in the industry.

To learn more about Jennifer's work and her efforts to make tech more human-centric, visit her Twitter, LinkedIn, personal blog, or newsletter "Data But Make It Human."

EVENTS

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SPEAK

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RESOURCES

🤔 I was recently laid off by my startup. What should I do?

🐛 How To Debug Angular Applications Easy

🎨 The copyright case against AI art generators just got stronger with more artists and evidence

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