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ARTICLES

Readings and events on tech, work and culture

Rise and Resist: How to Reclaim Workplace Equity and Justice
In her new book, Janice Gassam Asare draws on strategies from Black resistance movements and merges historical wisdom with modern technology to combat DEI backlash and build sustainable workplace equity. It is now available for preorders!

Ageism Is Squeezing Everyone Out of Tech Jobs
Kelli Korducki explores how tech companies are pushing out both younger workers in their 20s and older workers over 40, and offers advice for engineering leaders on building teams with a balanced mix of experience levels.

RTO ≠ Culture: Turning Proximity into True Engagement
Perfeqta is hosting a free virtual roundtable for People, HR, Talent, and DEI leaders on how to build workplace culture through intentional systems and behaviors rather than return-to-office mandates, taking place Tuesday, February 10th at 12 pm ET.

Jeffrey Epstein's Money Mingled With Silicon Valley Start-Ups
Ryan Mac reports on newly released Justice Department documents revealing how convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein invested millions in tech companies including Coinbase and Peter Thiel's Valar Ventures, aided by venture capitalists and entrepreneurs despite growing scrutiny of his crimes.

Born in the U.S.A.: Aliya Rahman Identified as Software Engineer and Social Justice Activist Dragged From Car by ICE
Aliya Rahman, a 43-year-old U.S. citizen, software engineering manager, and social justice activist, was violently removed from her vehicle by ICE agents in Minneapolis while on her way to a medical appointment, and later testified before Congress about the abuse she endured.

ADVOCATE

Advocate for and support underrepresented people in tech

Happy Black History Month! This week, we're highlighting Black Women in Data Summit by DataedX Group, which hosts the largest event for senior-level Black women in the data industry with a mission to increase Black women's representation in data from under 1% to 13% by 2040.

Since 2022, they've contributed over $350,000 to the Black economy by paying all speakers and prioritizing Black-owned vendors, while engaging 500+ attendees in transformational professional development. Their 5th annual summit happens September 18-20, 2026 in Atlanta, covering topics like financial planning, executive coaching, and ethical AI that aren't typically addressed at other tech events.

Consider supporting their movement through their BWD Support-A-Sister, BWD 5, or Thank-You Patron programs.

Donate to support the Black Women in Data Summit!

TALENT

These are professionals from our community who are looking for jobs. If you are hiring, please reach out to them directly! You can find all of their details and more candidates here.

Software Engineering

  • Brian McLaren, Front end engineer, DC/Maryland, Remote, Texas, Atlanta, New York
    Front-end engineer with 5+ years of experience building scalable, accessible web applications in healthcare, nonprofit, and e-commerce. Skilled in React, Next.js, and TypeScript.

  • Fatima Naz, Fullstack developer, No location preference
    Certified Project Manager and Full Stack Developer with a track record of delivering complex technical projects on time and within scope. Skilled in Agile/Scrum, stakeholder coordination, and translating business needs into scalable web solutions.

  • Harriet Ashcroft, Senior Software Engineer, Remote
    I'm a Senior Software Engineer with Staff-level experience designing systems that create organizational leverage. At Netflix, I owned a greenfield License Management system from architecture through deployment. At The Home Depot, I led a team of six engineers on the Rent Online platform, where I directed the implementation of a reporting application that enabled us to decommission 11 of 40 legacy reports—a 27.5% reduction in maintenance burden.

  • Jorge Rodrigues, Mobile, Full-stack Engineer, DC, Remote, Atlanta, NYC, Miami area. Open to other locations

    Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience building and shipping web and mobile applications. I specialize in React, React Native, TypeScript, and Node.js, with a strong background in modernizing codebases, designing scalable APIs, and improving performance in production systems.

  • Kathrine Welyczko, Software Engineer, Remote

    I’m a senior software engineer with over five years of experience building user-focused web applications. I specialize in frontend and full-stack development using JavaScript, React, and modern web technologies, and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship reliable, maintainable features.

  • Marcos Padilla, FullStack AI/ML Engineer, Remote
    Marcos is an AI Engineering leader that specializes in helping software organizations supercharge their products with full-stack AI functionality and modern web development. Possessing 10+ years of experience, Marcos has built and scaled AI platforms, Generative AI applications, cloud-native data infrastructure, and high-performance web systems for SaaS companies spanning multiple sectors.

  • Oneil Bogle, Fullstack Engineer, New York
    I’m Oneil Bogle, a senior full-stack software engineer with 8+ years of experience building and modernizing enterprise web applications and APIs. I specialize in C#/.NET, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), SQL performance optimization, and modern front ends (React/TypeScript), with a track record of delivering measurable outcomes reducing system errors, improving query efficiency, and streamlining workflows.

  • Victor Lopez, Support, Software Engineer, Bay Area, Remote
    Over 5 years of experience with SaaS support, investigating complex technical API issues, building JavaScript features, and monitoring systems. Track record of lowering resolution times by 30% by creating dashboards and automating tasks. Successfully led SDK-to-API migrations for enterprise-level clients.

Design

  • Carlos Salazar, Product/UX Designer, Los Angeles, Remote

    I'm Carlos Salazar, a Senior Product Designer with extensive experience in UX/UI design for web applications. Skilled in Figma and proficient in collaborative, user-centered design approaches, I excel in translating complex requirements into intuitive digital experiences.

  • Klarke Campbell, Web Design & UI/UX, Birmingham, AL or Remote
    I am a graphic and digital design student with a focus on web design and UI/UX. As a creative with a fine arts background, I love thinking outside the box and coming up with imaginative solutions.

  • Marissa Jones, Senior UX/Product Designer, Remote
    I’m a Senior UX/Product Designer passionate about crafting thoughtful, high-impact user experiences. Over the past 7+ years, I’ve designed web and mobile products that improve engagement, boost conversions, and delight users—working from 0→1 launches to large-scale optimization.

Information Technology

  • Antonette Ortiz, Project Manager, Baltimore, Remote

    I'm a Technical Project Manager with an unusual superpower: I've actually been the engineer frustrated by unclear requirements and unrealistic timelines. Now I make sure my teams never feel that way. My career path has been unconventional. I spent 8 years in fashion product management (including roles at Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, and One Jeanswear), then made a complete pivot into software engineering, and now I'm leading enterprise modernization as a PMP-certified TPM at the U.S. Department of State. That journey is my advantage.

  • Joseph Hernandez, Cloud Engineer, Austin+Remote
    I’m a Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer with 11+ years of experience in IT, specializing in Azure, automation, and infrastructure as code (IaC). With a strong background in Managed Service Providers, I’ve architected hybrid cloud environments, automated deployments with Terraform and GitHub Actions, and implemented security best practices across Microsoft 365 and Azure.

  • Zikiyah Battle, Cybersecurity Analyst, Southeast Region, Midwest Region, Remote
    Cybersecurity professional with five years experience in the education, security, and customer service industry, and currently completing Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate. Experienced in general IT, STIGs, RMF steps, FISMA, and NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4(or Rev 5) controls with expertise in eMASS, vulnerability scanners, and documentation tools.

Other roles

  • Geetanshi Sharma, Product Manager, Remote, Bay Area
    Product Manager with experience building platform and system-level products (ex-Microsoft Outlook) and a background in engineering and cognitive science. Skilled at translating complex workflows into clear requirements and partnering with engineering and cross-functional teams to ship reliable, inclusive software.

  • Mia Matos, Product Manager / Product Owner, Remote
    Associate Product Manager with a unique blend of strategic product management and software engineering expertise. Proven track record of managing the full product lifecycle—from conducting deep market research and competitive analysis to executing A/B testing for data-driven optimization. Skilled at bridging the gap between technical constraints and business goals to deliver high-impact production releases.

  • Rashmika Kolleri, Tech Consultant; Product Manager, Anywhere in USA, open to relocation

    Rashmika is a technology management graduate and current healthcare research analyst with a foundation in chemical engineering. She has experience implementing B2B SaaS solutions for enterprise clients at Sprinklr and driving accessibility-focused product work as a PM intern at TikTok. Across roles, she’s specialized in clarifying ambiguous problems, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and using data and lightweight automation to streamline workflows.

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