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In this week's issue,
Posting a wide salary range can deter women from applying
How employers can safeguard sensitive reproductive health data to protect employee and consumer privacy in the post-Roe era
15 candidates looking for new job opportunities
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ARTICLES
Readings and events on tech, work and culture
When Commercial Data Becomes Evidence: Health Privacy & Corporate Responsibility Post-Roe
The Center for Democracy and Technology is hosting a free virtual webinar on March 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET with leading businesses, advocates, and data privacy experts discussing how employers can safeguard sensitive reproductive health data and protect employee and consumer privacy in the post-Roe era.
Exit Interview Questions That Reveal The Most Valuable Information
In this episode of People Person, host Kate Noel speaks with Grüns Chief People Officer Jaime Petkanics about how to conduct effective exit interviews, the questions HR pros wish they could ask, and how to boost retention by fostering a healthy feedback culture before employees consider leaving.
Research: Posting a Wide Salary Range Can Deter Women from Applying
Alice J. Lee, Tae-Youn Park, and Sungyong Chang examine how wide salary ranges in job postings can discourage women from applying, offering insights for employers navigating pay transparency laws to create more equitable hiring practices.
AI Doesn't Reduce Work — It Intensifies It
Aruna Ranganathan and Xingqi Maggie Ye challenge the popular notion that AI reduces workload, arguing that rather than freeing workers for high-value tasks, AI actually intensifies the demands placed on employees.
ADVOCATE
Advocate for and support underrepresented people in tech
Black Python Devs is helping build communities for Black Pythonistas around the world. They direct the majority of donations to communities that rely on funding to run their events, with a plan to make Python more accessible to Black communities around the world. Support Black Python Devs!
Trans Continental Pipeline helps relocate LGBTQIA+ people from hostile and unsafe locations, providing resources and community to help get them set up in their new home. Donate to help queer relocation!
One of our members, Hervé Aniglo, was selected to speak at PyCascades conference in Vancouver. He needs help with funds to go to Vancouver, Canada. All the proceeds will go towards Flight, Hotel Stay, and Passport Renewal. Donate to his travel fund!
SpaceX wants to launch up to one million satellites and Reflect Orbital wants to deploy satellites fitted with in-space mirror to reflect sunlight back to Earth at night. Both proposals threaten the night sky. Please submit public comments to the FCC to oppose these proposals.
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
Arpan Bhattarai, Full stack developer, anywhere in US, open for relocation
I’m a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with an M.S. in Computer Science. I’m passionate about software engineering and love building scalable, reliable, and user-friendly applications. My experience spans backend and full-stack development — from cloud-deployed systems and databases to modern web frontends and mobile experiences, connecting clean architecture with great user experience end-to-end.Dallas Gordon, Software Development, Remote or San Diego County, CA
Full-stack developer looking to join on to a collaborative team, hopefully with long term ambitions.Jolene Langlinais, Engineering Manager, Remote ideal, open to any
7 years in software engineering with full-stack and fronte-end experience, 2 of which with leadership and people management roles. Mentored junior engineers, led technical initiatives, and driven projects from POC to production.Morgan Jones, Front end Developer/Wordpress Developer, Remote
WordPress and front-end developer specializing in custom themes, interactive UI, and content-focused sites. Experienced in translating design into clean, maintainable code.Pallavi Bichpuriya, Software Engineer, Data Engineer, AI/ML Engineer, Data Analyst, No location preference
Graduate Computer Science student and Research Assistant at UNC Charlotte with hands-on experience in software engineering, data, and applied AI/ML. I’ve built end-to-end systems across full-stack web development, data pipelines, and machine learning research, with experience in Python, Java, SQL, JavaScript/TypeScript, and cloud-based tools. I’m passionate about building scalable, user-focused technology and am seeking software engineering, data, or AI-focused roles where I can make real impact.Tyra Fair, Software Engineer, No Location Preference
Recent Software Engineering graduate with a working foundation in systems thinking, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Experienced working in both technical and non-technical environments, translating complex concepts into practical solutions users actually enjoy. Adaptable, self-motivated, and driven by building efficient, thoughtful systems that make work easier for people.
Design
Shirley Ma, Visual Design + Art Direction, Remote
Creative and strategic visual designer with 10+ years of experience in tech and media. Specializes in building cohesive brand identities, leading cross-functional design teams, and crafting high-impact visual stories across digital and physical platforms.
Sissy Arenas, Product Designer / UX/UI Designer, No Preference
I’m a product & UX designer focused on building consumer-facing products in sports and media, with experience designing for 35M+ users at NBCUniversal SportsEngine and the United Soccer League. My background in journalism shapes how I approach design: clear storytelling, strong research instincts, and systems thinking grounded in real user needs. I’ve worked across interaction design, navigation IA, and design systems, driving outcomes like 33% fewer support tickets and improved retention.
Data
Aijalon Warden, Data, ServiceNow, Tech, No Location Preference
A motivated data scientist with experience in data visualization, programming, and software. A strategic and agile thinker known for driving change by tackling ambiguous problems and effectively communicating solutions.Tiara Ahmad, Data Scientist, Data Analyst, San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Remote
I'm a data scientist who wants to work towards a healthier, happier world. I've designed cross-sectional and longitudinal studies and analyzed messy biomedical data as an academic researcher. As a data science fellow, I've wrangled and harmonized structured data from APIs and unstructured text data from scraping public websites, all so they can be used to train machine learning models. I'm open to a range of titles and industries as long as I get to use my nerdy brain and work with other mission-driven peeps.
Information Technology
Aashok Kumar Sharma, Manager Finance, Remote
Aashok Kumar Sharma is a highly skilled and results-driven finance professional with over 16 years of post-qualification experience (Bachelor of Commerce, with an Accountancy Major). He brings extensive expertise in Finance, Accounting Systems & Operations, IFRS, GAAP, Auditing, Direct and Indirect Taxation, and Company Law. He has a strong track record in preparation and analysis of Financial and Statutory Statements, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and delivering insightful reports.Carmen Smith, Cloud Support, No location preference
Motivated IT support professional transitioning into cloud and systems administration, bringing a strong foundation in communication, organization, and hands-on technical work. Brings analytical thinking and collaboration skills developed through experience in fast-paced operational and customer service environments. Hands-on experience includes front-end development, UI/UX design, and building PCs, with growing expertise in cloud computing and system support. Delivers proactive troubleshooting and continuous learning to support reliable, efficient, and scalable IT operations.Jevon Butler, Technology Project Manager or Information Risk Manager, Remote
Enterprise technology and operations leader specializing in transforming fragmented systems into cohesive, scalable platforms aligned with organizational strategy. Expert at modernizing governance, enabling data-informed decision-making, and guiding complex change across people, process, and technology. Skilled at translating long-term business objectives into actionable roadmaps that balance strategic ambition with operational constraintsNaftoli Goldbaum, Entry level IT position, Within driving distance to Lakewood, N.J.
I am taking an IT Course at night, and am looking for an entry level IT job.
Other roles
David Coulter, Product Manager, Remote
David is a Team Builder and People Leader with a seasoned background in product, design, and engineering. David has built and led teams at National Geographic and Thinkful. He is looking to bring his broad experience into a technical senior product manager role, providing an analytical approach, engineering perspective, & program + stakeholder management.Misba Saman, Support Cloud Engineer / Cloud Engineer / Jr Solutions Architect, MA/Remote
Hi, I’m Misba — Nice to meet you. I come from a background in product management and UX, where I worked closely with engineering teams and customers to understand how technology solves real problems. I’m an AWS Certified Solutions Architect and hold a Master’s in Cloud Computing. On the technical side, I work with AWS core services and Linux/Bash scripting, and on the people side, I bring strong communication skills and cross-team collaboration, especially from my product and UX background.Simran Chadha, Project Manager, Remote
Results driven Senior Project Manager with 3+ years of experience overseeing large scale healthcare and marketing initiatives, including multiple U.S. drug launches. Skilled in managing budgets up to $15M, optimizing workflows, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, on time results across digital, broadcast, print, and experiential channels.
