Scholar-Journalist of the Week: We need more women in the IT sector

Diversity and inclusion workforce are key topics for discussion in company boardrooms. However, diversion and inclusion here means having an equal opportunity for women in all sectors, especially IT (information technology). The idea is to advance gender diversity within the organisation. As per a study by 451 Research, in India women now make up 34% of the IT workforce, with the majority of these workers under the age of 30. The challenge is retaining gender diversity. The expectation is to see more women holding leadership positions. 

This is exactly what Shweta Arora, a student of Apeejay Institute of Management and Engineering Technical Campus (AIMETC), emphasises on in her scholar-journalist article. She mentions that inspiring the future women leaders to learn emerging technological skills is the need of the hour. Read her interview to know more about the in-demand skills required to ace in the IT sector:

Why do you think we need more women in the IT industry?

We need more women in the IT industry because they can bring in more value to the tech industries by incorporating their improved communication abilities, advanced thinking as well as strengthening team dynamics. 

Do you wish to be a part of the industry? Any company in mind? How do you aspire to bring a change in this sector?

Of course! I have always wished to be part of the IT industry and the company would be Amazon for sure. I aspire to bring a change in this sector by helping other girls or females in being a part of the tech sector as it can be a cup of everybody’s tea if one wishes to.

What steps can an IT organisation take to attract more women in the sector?

The IT sector should hire more and more women and provide them training via a variety of tech-based courses to enhance their knowledge and thinking abilities. 

What steps do you take to build your technical skills?

I definitely read the current tech-related news and articles to know about the latest trends in this industry.  Moreover, I keep on doing some online courses that help me to further enhance my technical knowledge and skills like on Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, etc.  Additionally, I feel it’s important to have practical experience of using various new softwares.