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Insights from Ladies Leading Tech: Shailvi Wakhlu's Journey from Data Science to Building High-Performing Teams
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In the latest episode of "The Spotlight Series - Don't Just Survive, Thrive" in the "Ladies Leading Tech" segment, Nicola Steel, Founder of JJP Talent Solutions, speaks with Shailvi Wakhlu, a dynamic and experienced tech leader known for her expertise in data science and analytics. With a career spanning influential roles at companies like Salesforce, Shailvi shares her fascinating journey from an individual contributor to a leadership role in tech. She talks about how she intentionally navigated her way into leadership positions by consulting with others, reverse-engineering her career path, and developing a deep passion for analytics.
Shailvi provides valuable insights into the importance of "thoughtful analytics" in today’s data-driven world, explaining how businesses need to have a clear purpose and quality data before diving into generative AI. She emphasises the risks of poorly thought-out analytics leading to inaccurate or even harmful outcomes, particularly as AI becomes a more integral part of business operations.
As a woman and migrant in tech leadership, Shailvi faced challenges along the way, including gender imbalance and lack of representation. She candidly discusses her experiences, from working in teams where she was often the only woman to her approach to overcoming imposter syndrome. She also shares how she has actively created more balanced, inclusive environments by focusing on hiring diverse talent, including those from non-traditional paths, like coding bootcamps.
In this episode, Shailvi offers practical advice for women aspiring to leadership in the tech industry. She explains why it’s crucial to be proactive in seeking out opportunities and not waiting for recognition, the importance of finding trusted mentors, and how to build a support network both within and outside your organisation. She also delves into her leadership philosophy, balancing innovation with thoughtful decision-making, and shares key traits that are essential for building high-performing, cohesive teams based on trust and clarity.
86 episoder
Manage episode 445385629 series 2948262
In the latest episode of "The Spotlight Series - Don't Just Survive, Thrive" in the "Ladies Leading Tech" segment, Nicola Steel, Founder of JJP Talent Solutions, speaks with Shailvi Wakhlu, a dynamic and experienced tech leader known for her expertise in data science and analytics. With a career spanning influential roles at companies like Salesforce, Shailvi shares her fascinating journey from an individual contributor to a leadership role in tech. She talks about how she intentionally navigated her way into leadership positions by consulting with others, reverse-engineering her career path, and developing a deep passion for analytics.
Shailvi provides valuable insights into the importance of "thoughtful analytics" in today’s data-driven world, explaining how businesses need to have a clear purpose and quality data before diving into generative AI. She emphasises the risks of poorly thought-out analytics leading to inaccurate or even harmful outcomes, particularly as AI becomes a more integral part of business operations.
As a woman and migrant in tech leadership, Shailvi faced challenges along the way, including gender imbalance and lack of representation. She candidly discusses her experiences, from working in teams where she was often the only woman to her approach to overcoming imposter syndrome. She also shares how she has actively created more balanced, inclusive environments by focusing on hiring diverse talent, including those from non-traditional paths, like coding bootcamps.
In this episode, Shailvi offers practical advice for women aspiring to leadership in the tech industry. She explains why it’s crucial to be proactive in seeking out opportunities and not waiting for recognition, the importance of finding trusted mentors, and how to build a support network both within and outside your organisation. She also delves into her leadership philosophy, balancing innovation with thoughtful decision-making, and shares key traits that are essential for building high-performing, cohesive teams based on trust and clarity.
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