Womxn in Tech Conference

Womxn in Tech Conference 2021

The Womxn in Tech Conference is a two-day conference for UC Berkeley students. Participants will have the opportunity to have 1-on-1 conversations with company recruiters and attend workshops and panels.

Friday, February 12th, 2021 from 3PM - 6PM

Saturday, February 13th, 2021 from 9AM -12PM

1:1 sign-ups close on 2/11 11:59PM PDT for Friday and 2/12 11:59 PDT for Saturday! Sign up now!

Our registration form is now open! Please note that you need to be signed into your berkeley email.

Attending Companies

IMC

For three decades IMC has provided liquidity to the financial markets globally. Specialised in algorithmic trading and advanced technology, we set the pace for the evolution of market making.

Nvidia

NVIDIA GPU computing has become the essential tool of the da Vincis and Einsteins of our time. For them, we’ve built the equivalent of a time machine.

Bloomberg

Bloomberg is the global leader in business and financial data, news and insight. Using the power of technology, we connect the world’s decision makers to accurate information on the financial markets – and help them make faster, smarter decisions.

DE Shaw

We are the D. E. Shaw group, a global investment and technology development firm.

Roblox

Roblox’s mission is to bring the world together through play. We enable anyone to imagine, create, and have fun with friends as they explore millions of immersive 3D experiences, all built by a global community of developers.

Deliverr

Our mission is to enable any seller, regardless of size, to delight their customers with fast and cost-effective fulfillment.

Credera

Credera is a consulting firm focused on strategy, technology, data, and transformation. Our approximately 700 consultants across the globe partner with clients ranging from long-time market leaders to emerging companies.

Tanium

The Tanium platform unifies security and IT operations teams with a single view of critical endpoint data in real time that's comprehensive and accurate so that organizations can make informed decisions and act with lightning speed to minimize disruptions to the business.

Group One Trading

Group One is a leading specialist and market maker in exchange listed derivatives. Headquartered in Chicago, we maintain a floor presence with specialist posts on the Chicago Board Options Exchange and NYSE AMEX.

Anyscale

Anyscale was founded by the creators of Ray, an open source project from the UC Berkeley RISELab. Anyscale enables developers of all skill levels to easily build applications that run at any scale, from a laptop to a data center.

Ginkgo Bioworks

Engineering biology isnt easy. It is frustratingly, painfully difficult. Its programming without a debugger, manufacturing without CAD, and construction without cranes. At Ginkgo we are building a team that can build debuggers, write CAD, and operate cranes. We are looking for the best engineers, scientists, and hackers.

Georgia Tech Research Institute

GTRIs renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy and technical expertise to solve complex problems for our customers. See how we put effective, practical solutions into action.

Company Presentations

Quickly learn about the awesome companies attending the conference in rapid-fire five minute presentations by company representatives!

Friday, February 12th at 3:10 PM PST

Saturday, February 13th at 9:10 AM PST

Resume Workshop

Join us for a resume workshop, hosted by the Data Science Undergraduate Studies: Peer Consulting team!

Friday, February 12th at 4:00 PM PST

Industry Insiders Panel

Join a Q & A panel with representatives from the Ginkgo Bioworks and Deliverr to learn more about careers in tech!

Friday, February 12th at 5:00 PM PST

1:1s with Company representatives

Reservations are now open! Register here:

Register by 2/11 11:59PM for Friday, February 12th at 3:10 PM PST

Register by 2/12 11:59PM for Saturday, February 13th at 9:10 AM PST

Our Team

Apoorva Prakash

Apoorva Prakash

Hello, Apoorva here! I’m a fourth-year student double majoring in computer science and economics, and currently serving as an ASUC Senator.

John Park

John Park

Hi, I’m John, a senior studying computer science and economics. In my free time, I enjoy taking naps, playing the cello, and trying new things (I’ve recently gotten into soldering small projects).

Allison Jung

Allison Jung

Hello, I’m Allison! I am a first-year electrical engineering and computer science student. In my free time, I like to try new foods, go on runs and hikes, and play music.

Jessica Situ

Jessica Situ

Hi I’m Jessica, a first year intending computer science or data science. In my free time I love to visit new boba places and tackle new escape rooms. I’m so excited to help organize this year’s Womxn in Tech Conference!

Zoe Ko

Zoe Ko

Hi I’m Zoe, and I’m a second year studying physics and data science. I love spending time outdoors whether it be hiking or going to the beach, but I also love staying indoors listening to music or reading a good book.

Minju Kang

Minju Kang

Hi I’m Minju, and I’m a second-year data science and economics student. In my free time, I enjoy rotating among my hobbies of riding my bike, discovering more good music, and attempting to bake well.

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About Us

The Womxn in Tech Conference is a virtual conference organized by the Office of ASUC Senator Prakash. The goal of this conference is to provide more recruitment opportunities for womxn and promote female representation within tech. In addition to supporting womxn in tech, our office also has initiatives to promote diverse STEM recruiting in clubs, menstrual equity, and mitigating risk management.

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