Power and privilege in technology

Anjuan Simmons

Engineering Coach

Help Scout

Heather Savory

Non-Executive Director and Business Advisor

UK Parliament's Information Authority

Gary Smyth

VP, Cloud Inside Sales

Elastic

Karen Penn

DEI and Elastic Cares Team Lead

Elastic

Madhura Chopda

Director, Engineering

Elastic

In a landscape where many feel hindered by institutional bias, endeavoring for progress can feel insurmountable. This panel explores personal and professional experiences that have informed each panelist’s life, how they’ve overcome hurdles in the quest to establish their own spheres of influence, and how individuals, managers, and organizations can use their privilege to craft just, equitable, inclusive, and diverse cultures.