The STEMINISTS Podcast

Welcome to the STEMINISTS Podcast

Enhancing and amplifying women’s voices, vision and visibility in tech. Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams bring their brilliance, curiosity and passion to every conversation, inviting guests to share personal stories, customer anecdotes, expert advice and insights you’ll want to hear - from thought leadership to business impact.

Can AI crack the code on hiring the best candidate?

Explore how AI impacts hiring in the tech industry... and when human oversight needs to step in – with tech visionaries Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams in this episode of “The STEMINISTS.”  We guarantee this will help you make your next great hire. 
The power, potential, and pitfalls of using AI shape how you find the best candidate for your open position, while continuing to focus on building and retaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Pamela Hennard, VP of Global Talent Acquisition at NetApp at NetApp, joins us to discuss if AI technology is truly finding the right candidates to fill your open positions, and opening doors for new hires who can add value.
And when does human oversight need to step in to keep AI on track? What happens when algorithms inherit human flaws? If you're curious about AI’s role in creating opportunities and hiring the best people, this one’s for you! 
Key Takeaways:  
Building talent pipelines beyond college degrees and formal industry experience. 
AI and automation tools are widely used in hiring, but require constant feedback and calibration from human recruiters to improve their effectiveness.
Tailoring your resume the RIGHT way for AI. 
Tune in now for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about reshaping the future of hiring.  Whether you’re an HR professional, a tech enthusiast, or an advocate for diversity and inclusion, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss. 
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Learn more about AI:
https://www.netapp.com/artificial-intelligence/resources/ 
 
Work @ NetApp: 
https://careers.netapp.com/search-jobs 
 
Pam's Cool and Current:
The Body Keeps Score 
https://a.co/d/6gaomPn 
 
Connect with us on LinkedIn:  
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mekkacodes/ 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/phoebegoh/ 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelahennard/ 
 

Embracing Change like a Boss: Transforming your Cloud Business, Transforming Yourself

When you’re leading your company through a major transformation and need your employees to support you on your journey, this episode is packed with strategies to help you succeed.  
Tech visionaries Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams dive into how a growth mindset and embracing change will impact your personal and business evolution, especially when things may not go your way. And how do you bring your employees along? We sit down with Haiyan Song, EVP and GM for Intelligence Services at NetApp, to uncover what it takes to survive and thrive in today’s fast-changing technology world.  
Key Takeaways: 
How transformation is essential to stay competitive and innovative 
The power of a growth mindset 
The importance of strategic pivots when things don't go as planned  
 
Tune in now to learn about the importance of transformation, whether it’s as a business executive or manager leading your troops, improving your own skillsets or managing your personal career.  
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Learn the value in an intelligent data infrastructure 
https://www.netapp.com/blog/unlocking-value-intelligent-data-infrastructure/
 
Haiyan's Cool and Current: 
Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson - https://a.co/d/f9yOpxe 
 

Data Done Right: Your Secret Weapon for AI Maturity

Why do 80% of all AI projects fail?  And how can you make sure your project is a winner?  Tech visionaries Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams tell you how to elevate your company’s AI maturity with the right data strategy to unlock your organization’s full AI potential.  
AI can revolutionize businesses, but scaling is still a huge challenge. In this insightful session, Mekka, Director of Innovation and Solutions at NetApp, tackles the tough truths about AI maturity and what steps your company must take to grow. Our dynamic duo gives you the right strategies to overcome common AI challenges, like poor data management, inadequate infrastructure and security. This is a can’t – miss episode! 
Key Takeaways:  
Recognizing pitfalls to why a staggering amount of AI projects fail  
What AI Maturity really means for your organization 
Data – Your Crown Jewel  
Tune in now to hear how to elevate your "AI maturity" with the right data strategy and unlock the full potential of your organization’s AI investments!  
If you like what you've heard -- give us a like, follow, share and download!  
Test out your AI's Maturity with a quick assessment: 
https://www.netapp-ai-maturity-model.com/
 
Read up on Scaling your AI Initiatives: 
https://www.netapp.com/pdf.html?item=/media/107000-wp-scaling-ai-initiatives.pdf
 
Check out Mekka's Cool and Current:
Learn a bit more about Scaling Test Time Compute - https://huggingface.co/spaces/HuggingFaceH4/blogpost-scaling-test-time-compute

Meet the Cyber Expert who OBSESSES about defending your data!

Did you know Amazon gets hit with billions of cyber threats every single day? Yeah, you read that right—BILLIONS. The world of cyber attacks is moving at warp speed and traditional security strategies just don’t cut it anymore. Enter our guest, Sandra Dunbar, Lead for Cyber Resilience Marketing at NetApp... and the ultimate navigator in this chaos. She’s ready to walk you through all things cyber resilience in this episode with our resident tech hosts Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams.  
Sandra says stop looking at storage as backup only - you need a proactive, take-no-prisoners approach. Do you think complexity in modern security tools leaves organizations wide open? Yup, she’s going to break that down. What about AI—friend or foe in this fight? Spoiler alert, it’s both. And those control planes and unified management solutions? They’re coming to the rescue to make your defense game strong and simple.  
And don’t get us started on the skills gap in cybersecurity. It’s a hot mess, but Sandra will tell you about some seriously sharp tech to outsmart the bad guys. If you’re a battle-hardened security pro or an IT leader on the brink, this episode is your lifeline to staying ahead in this wild digital ride. Trust us—you don’t want to sleep on this! 
 
 
 
Key Takeaways: 
Learn how to protect complex data landscapes with the right technology from the start  
How to take advantage of AI to boost your security before the bad actors use it to harm your business 
 Bridge the skills gap to keep you up-to-speed and at the forefront of cyber-resilience innovation  
 
Tune in now for a honest and thought-provoking conversation about the future of cyber resilience. 
 
If you like what you've heard - give us a like, follow, share and download! 
 
Learn more on how to protect your data: 
https://www.netapp.com/cyber-resilience/resources/
 
Check out NetApp's Futurum Case Study: 
https://www.netapp.com/media/120378-netapp-cloud-complexity-ai.pdf 
 
Sandra's Cool and Current: 
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius 
https://a.co/d/f9jwMjq