Shelly Samuel

By galageek | July 11, 2016

Shelly Samuel is the Director, Technology Architecture for JM Family Enterprises. She is responsible for architecture and design for Products and Platforms, Infrastructure and Cloud Services. Shelly has over 15 years experience in application development and technology product management, and has filled various leadership roles at both JM Family and Office Depot. She is an advocate for innovation and is passionate about finding ways to…

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Michelle Bazargan

By galageek | July 11, 2016

Michelle Bazargan, Innovation and Transformation Leader Michelle Bazargan partners with businesses to develop vision and strategy to shape the future and achieve successful transformations that drive innovation, reduce complexities and increase agility. Her track record for overseeing and delivering multi-million dollar programs and initiatives include areas in digital, consumer engagement and customer experience, innovation strategies and…

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Robotics Camp Success!

By galageek | June 25, 2016

ITWomen and Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) partners celebrated the accomplishments of 20 middle and high school girls at the closing ceremony and robotics showcase of ITWomen Summer Robotics Camp for girls at Northeast High School in Oakland Park, on Thursday, June 23, 2016. The ITWomen Summer Robotics Camp is funded by Florida Power…

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Ted Talk Speaker Shares Inspiration at ITWomen Robotics Camp for Girls

By galageek | June 21, 2016

Michelle Bazargan, who has presented at Ted Talk Boca Raton on the “The Value of Deep Human Connection in a High Tech World,” will be sharing her story and her key to success Wednesday with girls 10 to16 years of age at ITWomen’s Summer Robotics Camp for Girls. Michelle will talk to the girls on the skills they will need…

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Robotics Camp Off to Great Start

By galageek | June 16, 2016

The ITWomen 2016 Robotics Camp for Girls got off to a great start this week at Northeast High School in Broward County. Middle and high school girls completing the camp will demonstrate their working robots in teams.

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Freshmen Year Tips from ITWomen Scholarship Winners

By galageek | June 9, 2016

We’re so proud of our ITWomen scholarship winners who have just completed their first year of college pursuing technology and engineering degrees. We wanted to know what advice they would share with the 2016 winners facing their freshman year this fall. Madisen Farley, ITWomen member and Citrix intern, caught up with Aysha, Leah, Sarah and Victoria for their comments. Aysha:  “Last year…

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Robotics Camp Kicks Off Monday June 13

By galageek | June 8, 2016

The 2016 ITWomen Summer Robotics Camp for Girls kicks off this coming Monday, June 13! The girls are excited and the tech kits and camp T-shirts are in the works! The two-week camp at Northeast High School in Oakland Park is made possible thanks to the generous support of NextEra Energy Foundation. ITWomen’s All Girls Summer Robotics…

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2016 ITWomen Scholarship Winners!

By galageek | June 2, 2016

Congratulations to these scholars awarded on June 1: Maria Mejia, Miami, Computer Science hometown Miami, iPreparatory Academy, Williams College. Noel Picinich, Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering; hometown Boca Raton, Boca Raton Community, Cornell University. Michele Wu, Computer Science Engineering, hometown North Miami Beach, Miami Lakes Educational Center, University of Florida. Desiree O’Connor, Civil Engineering, hometown Coral Springs, Blanche Ely, Florida…

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Thanks to Women of Wonder Panelists

By galageek | May 20, 2016

Huge thanks to Alysha Naples and Krista Theodore for taking time from their busy week to speak to high school students for ITWomen’s Women of Wonder panel. They shared how they got started in their technology careers at the 2016 NAF Mega Student Industry Conference in Miami May 18. About 1500 students attended the NAF conference. ITWomen president Claire Marrero…

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