Registration is required to attend this event. Please register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pdxwit-presents-april-happy-hour-pathways-into-privacy-and-security-tickets-594859870887

At this month’s Happy Hour, PDXWIT, Women in CyberSercurity (WiCyS), and our host RadarFirst are excited to present a panel on Pathways into Privacy and Security. Our panel of experts will demystify the privacy & cybersecurity industry. Looking to pivot into this industry? They’ll also reveal the skills you already have that you can leverage to find a new career.

Our panelists include: Harsimran (Harry) Narula - Principal Project Manager, Microsoft Olga Kislinska - Senior Privacy Compliance Manager, Nike Ann Wallace - Cybersecurity, GRC and Engineer Leader

Agenda: 5:00pm Doors Open 5:30pm Welcome, Introductions, Announcements 5:45pm Panel Begins 6:15pm Audience Q&A 6:30pm Networking 7:00pm Event Ends

Please note: all attendees will be required to show proof of a COVID vaccination or a negative COVID test within 48 hours of the event start.

PDXWIT is building a better tech industry by creating access, dismantling inequities and fueling belonging. Our events are inclusive. ALL people who support our purpose are welcome.

COVID Safety FAQ: Q: Will masks be required in indoor spaces? Will masks be required outside? Will hand sanitizer be provided and plentiful? A: Masks are optional and our host will provide hand sanitizer. We will ask all attendees to show proof of vaccination OR have a negative COVID test within 48 hours of the event.

Event FAQ Q: What is the in-person event capacity? A: 125

Q: Will there be gender neutral restrooms? A: No.

Q: Is the space ADA accessible? A: Yes

Q: Will there be food and drink at this event? A: Yes.

Q: What is the parking situation? A: There is street parking, and the location is accessible via TriMet bus and Max lines. There are also several parking garages located within walking distance.

Q: Is there any special information that might help me find the entrance? A: The entrance is at 520 SW 6th Avenue. The doors to the building will be locked and staff will be in the lobby to open doors and assist you with the elevator to the 2nd floor.

Q: Is there secured bike parking? A: No.

Q: Should I consider using public transportation? A: Yes. The location is accessible via TriMet bus and Max lines.

Q: Can I bring my dog? A: Sadly, no.

Q: Are the exits clearly marked? A: Yes

Registration is required to attend this event. Please register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/569870607327

This month, join PDXWIT and Viewpoint for a happy hour event focused on what it means to normalize technology. You’ll hear from:

• Yoana Molina Marcial, founder of Guerreras Latinas, on why she created an organization focused on educating her community.

• Juan Muro, JR, Executive Director of Free Geek, on how accessible and affordable technology is.

• Natalie Ruiz, CEO of AnswerConnect and PDXWIT Board Member, on her career trajectory from a temp at a small start-up to becoming its CEO.

As with all of our happy hours, you’ll have the opportunity to network with other PDXWIT members, as well as with recruiters and hiring managers looking for tech talent like you!

Agenda:

5:20: Doors Open

5:35: Welcome, Introductions, Announcements

5:45: Lightning Speakers

6:00: Networking

7:00 Event Ends

Please note: all attendees will be required to show proof of a COVID vaccination or a negative COVID test within 48 hours of the event start.

PDXWIT is building a better tech industry by creating access, dismantling inequities and fueling belonging. Our events are inclusive. ALL people who support our purpose are welcome.

COVID Safety FAQ:

Q: Will masks be required in indoor spaces? Will masks be required outside? Will hand sanitizer be provided and plentiful?

A: Masks are optional and our host will provide hand sanitizer. We will ask all attendees to show proof of vaccination OR have a negative COVID test within 48 hours of the event.

Event FAQ

Q: What is the in-person event capacity?

A: 200

Q: Will there be gender neutral restrooms?

A: Yes

Q: Is the space ADA accessible?

A: Yes

Q: Will there be food and drink at this event?

A: Yes and will include vegan and gluten free options.

Q: What is the parking situation?

A: Parking is free at the time of the event. There are two lots attendees can use. At the Rec Center building 1510 S Water Avenue (across the street from the event site). There is also some minimal parking at the site itself in the Tech Center building parking lot at 1515 S Water Avenue. There is also free G Parking on the street in the area at that time.

Q: Is there any special information that might help me find the entrance?

A: Entrance will be easy to spot off the street. Upon arrival please note that the doors will be locked. However, a staff member will be nearby to let you into the building and direct you on where to check-in for the event.

Q: Is there secured bike parking?

A: Yes, secured bike parking is available upon request. Street bike parking is also available around the building.

Q: Should I consider using public transportation?

A: Yes, it can be a good option if you don't mind walking a bit. The Max Orange Line stops 0.5 miles away from the venue. Alternatively the 9-Powell Blvd bus line also stops by at OMSI/SE Water which is a 0.5 miles away from the venue.

Q: Can I bring my dog?

A: Sadly, no.

Q: Are exit signs clearly marked?

A: Yes

Registration is required for this event. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/532348016247

Interviewing for a new job can be a stressful proposition. A group of volunteers from Amazon Web Services (AWS, aws.amazon.com) created this training to demystify the interview process. This is tailored to job seekers seeking employment in tech. In this virtual seminar, they’ll cover good and bad interviewing practices they’ve witnessed through their careers. They’ll also present helpful tips and resources to prepare for your next technical interviews.

During this webinar, they will: - Prepare you for the interview - Set expectations for the day of the interview - Role-play a mock interview - Provide approaches to navigating the coding test - Share information and resources.

Agenda: 12:00 p.m. - Event begins 12:03 p.m. - Intros and announcements 12:10 p.m. - Presentation + Q&A 1:15 p.m. - Event ends

PDXWIT (pdxwit.org) is building a better tech industry by creating access, dismantling inequities and fueling belonging. Our events are inclusive. ALL people who support our purpose are welcome.

Event FAQ Q: Will ASL or closed captioning be available? A: Yes. We plan to have ASL interpreters in attendance and will use the closed captioning features supported in Zoom.

Registration is required via Eventbrite. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/563969346497

Join us and the Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity at the University of Portland for a panel discussion on the different pathways you can use to get into tech.

You’ll be surprised to learn, the path is not as straight-forward as it may seem! We’ll hear from a few folks that have navigated this journey from where they started to the tips and tricks they used to make the change.

Moderating the panel will be PDXWIT’s Executive Director Hazel Valdez. She’ll be joined by:

Ilana Corson, SW Engineer, Peloton

Stacy Croft, Sr. Program Manager, Transfr

Alma Frankensten, Engineer, Data Stack Academy

Saima Hashimi, Network Operations and Data Center Manager, Twitter

Mujidat Saaka, Data Analyst, Tahn Analytics

Agenda:

6:00 p.m. Welcome, Announcements, Introductions

6:05 p.m. Program begins

6:40 p.m. Audience Q&A

6:50 p.m. Networking (if time allows)

7:00 p.m. Event ends

Please note: all attendees will be required to show proof of a COVID vaccination or show a negative COVID test within 48 hours of the event start.

PDXWIT is building a better tech industry by creating access, dismantling inequities and fueling belonging. Our events are inclusive. ALL people who support our purpose are welcome.

COVID Safety FAQ:

Q: Will masks be required in indoor spaces? Will masks be required outside? Will hand sanitizer be provided and plentiful?

A: Masks are optional and our host will provide hand sanitizer. We will ask all attendees to show proof of vaccination OR have a negative COVID test within 48 hours of the event.

Event FAQ

Q: What is the in-person event capacity?

A: 80

Q: Will there be gender neutral restrooms?

A: Yes

Q: Is the space ADA accessible?

A: Yes

Q: Will there be food and drink at this event?

A: Yes. There will be light snacks and drinks. Food will be labeled gluten-free and vegan as required.

Q: What is the parking situation?

A: There is free onsite parking. Use the map in Eventbrite to see where parking is located.

Q: Is there any special information that might help me find the entrance?

A: We are in Shiley Hall, Room 301. See the map in Eventbrite for the hall’s location. The doors will be locked and student volunteers will be at the entrance to help you get in. You will take the elevator to the third floor.

Q: Is there secured bike parking?

A: Yes. There is bike parking at Shiley Hall and near the parking lot.

Q: Should I consider using public transportation?

A: Metro bus route 44 is the best one to access the University of Portland. The closest bus top to Shiley Hall is noted on the map in Eventbrite.

Q: Can I bring my dog?

A: Sadly, no.

Registration is required to attend this event. Please register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/563969346497

Are you a mentor, or looking for an opportunity to become one? Join us at Cambia Health as we dive into the PDXWIT Mentorship Program. You’ll hear from some of our current mentors about their experiences as part of the program, and our volunteer Mentor Team will explain what you can expect as you work with a mentee.

As someone’s mentor you will:

• Benefit from watching another person grow and develop

• Develop your leadership skills

• Gain new understanding and perspective

• Feel good about providing career support who otherwise may not have it

If you’re questioning whether you have enough experience to be a mentor, this is the event for you. We hope to see you there!

Agenda

5:35pm Welcome, Announcements and Introductions

5:45pm Programming Begins

6:15pm Audience Q&A

6:25pm Networking

7:00pm Event Ends

Please note: all attendees will be required to show proof of a COVID vaccination or a negative COVID test within 48 hours of the event start.

PDXWIT is building a better tech industry by creating access, dismantling inequities and fueling belonging. Our events are inclusive. ALL people who support our purpose are welcome.

COVID Safety FAQ:

Q: Will masks be required in indoor spaces? Will masks be required outside? Will hand sanitizer be provided and plentiful?

A: Masks are optional and our host will provide hand sanitizer. We will ask all attendees to show proof of vaccination OR have a negative COVID test within 48 hours of the event.

Event FAQ

Q: What is the in-person event capacity?

A: 150

Q: Will there be gender neutral restrooms?

A: Yes

Q: Is the space ADA accessible?

A: Yes

Q: Will there be food and drink at this event?

A: Yes. Light snacks and drinks will be provided. There will be gluten free and vegan options.

Q: What is the parking situation?

A: There is an attached parking garage at 1621 SW 1st Ave, but it is not free. Street parking and public lots are plentiful, or public transportation is an option.

Q: Is there any special information that might help me find the entrance?

A: The building address is 1621 SW 1st Ave. Please enter through the doors on SW 1st Ave. There are entry points off Market Street and off 1st St. Exterior doors will be locked and only the doors on SW 1st Avenue will be staffed with volunteers.

Q: Is there secured bike parking?

A: Yes, in the parking garage.

Q: Should I consider using public transportation?

A: Public transportation is always a good option when attending an event downtown.

Q: Can I bring my dog?

A: Sadly, no.

Q: Are the exit signs clearly marked?

A: Yes