Out in Tech LA | Breaking into Tech

August 12, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Happy Summer, LA!

The roadblocks of joining the tech sector are real for many marginalized communities, including people of color and LGBTQ+ folks. But the tide is changing.

Join Out in Tech LA for a special evening with representatives from Oracle, Amazon Studios, Microsoft, and Grindr who know what it takes to ‘Break into Tech.’ You’ll hear about their journey into tech, insights into working in the industry and navigating sexual orientation and gender identity, and learn how their companies are addressing diversity and inclusion.

Panel

Farhaad Virani, Associate General Counsel at Amazon Studios

Emily Kovach, Human Resources Outreach Coordinator at Grindr

Tilden Chima, Solution Engineer at Oracle

Anton Sarkisov, Solutions Specialist at Microsoft

Moderator: Andres Cuervo, Out in Tech LA

RSVP required. 21+. Special thanks to our event host: Oracle.

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Venue:

1620 26th St, Santa Monica, California 90404

Note:

Happy Summer, LA!
The roadblocks of joining the tech sector are real for many marginalized communities, including people of color and LGBTQ+

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