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Brandwatch Bulletin #41: 7 Women in Tech You Should Know

From AI YouTubers to accessibility advocates.

8 March 2021

Happy International Women’s Day! To mark the occasion, rather than doing some data analysis or looking at trends, we wanted to dedicate this bulletin to seven women in tech, data, and science that you should know about.

Let’s get to it.

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Jordan Harrod: AI, machine learning, and algorithms expert

First up is the MIT researcher and YouTuber Jordan Harrod. Her main topic is AI, exploring how it works and, most interestingly, how we increasingly interact with it in the world.

A deft hand at turning dense and complicated topics into informative and entertaining videos, there’s a ton to learn from every single video.

Check out Do Deepfakes Have Fingerprints?

And then:

  • Subscribe to Jordan Harrod’s YouTube channel
  • Check out Jordan Harrod’s website
  • Follow Jordan Harrod on Instagram
  • Follow Jordan Harrod on Twitter
  • Follow Jordan Harrod on Facebook

Tina Huang: Data science, computer science, and career advice expert

Tina Huang, a data scientist currently working at a FAANG (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google Alphabet) company. Her YouTube channel is dedicated to data and computer science, including how to educate yourself in these topics.

On top of that, it’s full of useful career and productivity advice, so you can find out what knowledge you need to become a data scientist as well as how to break into the field.

Check out The data science resume that got me my FAANG job and subscribe to Tina Huang’s YouTube channel.

Areej AbuAli: SEO manager, Women in Tech SEO founder

Now we have Areej AbuAli, an SEO manager and the founder of Women in Tech SEO. The latter was created as a support network for women in the industry to “discuss, share, and learn from each other.”

An expert in the industry, and a tireless advocate for improving it, Areej AbuAli is an inspiring person for those in the SEO space.

Check out Let’s talk about Speaker Fees

And then:

  • Follow Areej AbuAli on Twitter
  • Follow Women in Tech SEO on Twitter
  • Check out Areej AbuAli’s website
  • Check out the Women in Tech SEO website

Charlene Hunter: Developer, founder of Coding Black Females

Charlene Hunter is a developer and an incredible advocate for increasing diversity in tech.

She’s the founder of Coding Black Females, a nonprofit with the aim to “provide opportunities for Black female developers to develop themselves, meet familiar faces, network, receive support, and build relationships through having regular meetups.”

Check out the Coding Black Females website

And then:

  • Follow Charlene Hunter on Twitter
  • Follow Coding Black Females on Twitter
  • Follow Coding Black Females on LinkedIn
  • Follow Coding Black Females on Instagram

Mayuko Inoue: Software engineer

A software engineer who now works as a content creator full-time, Mayuko Inoue runs a YouTube channel dedicated to software engineering, working in the tech industry, and life in general.

Her content is perfect for those who want to learn more about the industry and how to tackle what comes with it, such as improving productivity, choosing the right equipment, and handling stress.

Check out Why is Burnout So Common in Tech?

And then:

  • Follow Mayuko Inoue on Twitter
  • Subscribe to Mayuko Inoue’s YouTube channel
  • Subscribe to Mayuko Inoue’s Twitch streams
  • Follow Mayuko Inoue on Instagram

Deborah Okenla: Founder and CEO of YSYS

Now we have the founder and CEO of YSYS, Deborah Okenla. YSYS stands for Your Startup, Your Story and is dedicated to “connecting diverse people with opportunities in tech.”

Okenla is also part of Atomico’s Angel Programme 2021, and is an advisory board member for both Coders of Colour and the No.10 Innovation Fellowship.

Check out the latest YSYS Impact Report

And then:

  • Follow Deborah Okenla on Twitter
  • Follow YSYS on Twitter
  • Follow YSYS on LinkedIn
  • Check out the YSYS website

Amina Aweis: Accessibility advocate, software engineer

Amina is a software engineer, who is also an accessibility advocate and content creator.

Along with pushing for more accessibility, she also creates content around working in the tech industry, the challenges that come with it, and career advice.

Check out Bootcamps Yes or nah? | pros vs cons

And then:

  • Subscribe to the Develop With Amina channel
  • Follow Amina on Twitter
  • Follow Amina on Instagram
  • Check out Amina’s Linktree

Thanks for reading

That’s it for today. We’ll be back on Friday so, if you’re not already, get subscribed to the Brandwatch Bulletin right away.

Stay safe,

Brandwatch React team

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