Navigating the IT Career Launchpad: Insights from Emerging and Established Professionals
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About this event
Are you a young and aspiring Information Technology professional looking to kickstart your career on the right foot? Do you want to learn from those who have successfully paved their way in the IT industry? Look no further!
At this captivating event, we're bringing together a diverse panel of early-career IT professionals who have not only conquered the IT landscape but are soaring high with their career trajectories. They will share their personal journeys, experiences, and invaluable tips that propelled them towards success.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Panel Discussions: Our dynamic panellists will engage in insightful discussions about the critical steps they took to reach where they are today. They'll share stories of challenges, breakthroughs, and the secrets behind their achievements.
Q&A Session: Get ready to interact with our panellists! You'll have the chance to ask burning questions and gain personalised advice on your own career path.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow ACS members, exchange ideas, and expand your professional network.
Career Resources: Guidance on how to access to resources, tools, and guidance that can accelerate your career growth.
This is an unparalleled opportunity for emerging IT professionals to gain insights, find inspiration, and take crucial steps toward building a successful career in Information Technology. Whether you're a student, recent graduate, or early-career professional, this event is tailored to equip you with the knowledge and motivation you need to thrive in the IT industry.
Don't miss out on this golden opportunity to accelerate your IT career!
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Speakers
She has expertise in ensuring that businesses incorporate global cybersecurity standards and best practices such as (ISO27001, NIST, PCIDSS, SOC2, IEC62443, CENELEC, NIS Directive, Australian Essential Eight) to secure the data, assets and infrastructure within their business environment.
Veronica has worked in the critical infrastructure sector across IT/OT, Healthcare, Cloud, Datacenter and Telecommunication industries.
Veronica has expertise in:
- Cybersecurity Threat and Risk assessments
- Cybersecurity Vulnerability Management
- Conducting Information Security Incidents & Cyber Resilience Assessments
- Enforcing compliance to Global Cybersecurity requirements
- Conducting information security awareness training's to drive an organizational-wide cybersecurity culture
Her journey started in the beauty industry but soon revealed her passion for organisation, management, and creative thinking. At AIG, initially as an executive assistant, Olivia managed the shift to a Cloud-based infrastructure, overseeing significant systems change and streamlining business information processes for enhanced data management and efficiency.
Olivia’s inspiring journey reflects perseverance, self-belief and a commitment to making a positive social impact by bridging the Digital Divide and empowering women in IT and management roles.
Moreover, he obtained the Charter in Engineering from the Engineers Australia in 2021. He was awarded the International Professional Engineer (IntPE) by the Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka in October 2022.
Tharindu is actively involved as a volunteer in various capacities in many professional bodies in Western Australia and those include, ACS WA, Engineers Australia E, IEEE WA, IET WA, IESL WA, UPAAWA.
Read more here about him here: www.tharinduweerasinghe.com
She is currently working at Microsoft as a Cloud Solution Architect, helping Mining and Manufacturing customers after initially doing an internship. She loves that she gets to learn something new everyday and is passionate about how tech can be a force for good - enabling not-for-profits and helping to tackle global issues such as sustainability. She is a mentor for SheCodes and Girls Programming Network and is always inspired by the interest and passion shown by her mentees.
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