WiBD Insights - Edition 23
Women in Big Data India
Our vision is to increase the representation of women in data and allied fields in India.
WiBD India Shakti Mentoring Program for Women Returners in Tech.
Are you a woman who is looking to restart your professional journey in Technology, Data, AI ? Then, WiBD India's Shakti Program is for YOU!
As a mentee-participant of the Shakti program, you will receive the following benefits:
1. One-on-one mentorship with an expert mentor.
2. Flexible upskilling at your own pace on the Datacamp & NASSCOM FutureSkills platform.
3. Connect and grow through networking opportunities with the WiBD India community.
4. Apply your skills in a hands-on Capstone project.
5. Earn certificate upon successful completion of the program.
To apply as a mentee, click here : https://lnkd.in/gfYzWeGm
Check our website for more information on the program: https://lnkd.in/dfR3TJnE
We are currently OPEN for partnerships with corporates who are interested in hiring returners for this program. You can write to us at [email protected]
Industry News
Company Spotlight : Niramai
Niramai Health Analytix , a Bengaluru HQ company that focuses on healthcare solutions, has developed an AI-based breast cancer screening screening test and the solution is called Thermalytix. The solution uses a high resolution thermal sensing device and a cloud hosted analytics solution for analyzing the thermal images for reliable, early and accurate breast cancer screening.
The imaging method is radiation free, no-touch, not-painful and is suitable for women of all ages. The core technology has been developed using patented machine learning algorithms for reliable and accurate detection of breast cancer.
This unique solution can be used as a cancer diagnosis test in hospitals, for regular preventive health checkups, and also for large scale screening in rural and semi-urban areas. Niramai Thermalytix is available in 30 cities in India across 200+ Hospitals and Diagnostic Centers.
Read more on their website: https://www.niramai.com/about/thermalytix/
Geetha Manjunath #techforgood
Data Trailblazer
Meet Santosh Agastyaraju
Santosh Agastyaraju is an accomplished professional with 18 years of diverse industry experience spanning Telecom, Supply Chain, and Finance domains. He is adept in harnessing data and analytics for driving strategic decisions and delivering tangible business results. He has a proven track record of leading high-performing data engineering teams. He is a Senior Engineering Manager - Data & Analytics - Azure Supply Chain, Strategy & Transformation team with Microsoft
WiBD India team is excited to have Santosh as a mentor for the Shakti Program.
Thought Leadership
Gleeful by default? Grumpy by design??
While LLMs have made significant advances in understanding and generating human-like text, they still struggle with algorithmic gender bias and comprehending cultural nuances. These biases will be crucial to overcome, and Reshma's blog provides an insight to how LLMs might reinforce gender stereotypes. Read the Blog
Women in Big Data India is a dynamic community dedicated to empowering and advancing women in the fields of data science, artificial intelligence, and related technologies. As part of the global Women in Big Data (WiBD) organization, this community focuses on addressing the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women in India's rapidly evolving tech landscape.
National Head, HRS India.
1 个月Inspiring update, Reshma Budhia! Celebrating the brilliance and impact of women in tech. Your work is lighting the way for future innovators. Keep shining bright!
Growth Marketer | AI'm Creative | Building circle of influences
1 个月Thank you for featuring my blog ?? Happy to be in some brilliant company!