Jiani Zhang on Diversity, Gamification, and Her Path in STEM
About This Video
Jiani Zhang, Chief Software Officer at Capgemini Engineering, shares her journey to becoming an engineer with host Tina Tang, Head of Operations at WiDS Worldwide.
They discuss the challenges of choosing a different career path from her parents’ expectations, the importance of diversity in the workplace, and the role of gamification in education and technology. They also touch on the challenges of being a woman in a STEM field and the need for diverse perspectives in design and development. The conversation ends with logistical details about the podcast episode.
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Chief Software Officer, Capgemini Engineering
Accomplished executive with extensive expertise in product management, strategy, and marketing, skilled in growing new businesses and product portfolios from concept to market. Proven track record of turning around struggling portfolios and achieving consistent growth. Adept at leading international, cross-functional teams and excelling in general management, client management, and strategy execution.
Head of Operations
Bio: Tina runs marketing and operations for WiDS Worldwide. She also serves on the boards of 2 global nonprofits—as chair for Women in Big Data and as board secretary for MinasList.org. She has over 25 years experience in the high technology industry and holds degrees from the University of Texas at Austin. Tina is a mentor, investor, strategy consultant, and startup advisor on go-to-market strategy. She and her husband raised three sons in Palo Alto, where they currently live with a cat, 100,000 bees, and 3 miniature donkeys.