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In this week's issue,

  • AI Hiring Tools Can Yield Racial Bias and Systemic Rejection

  • Being an Ally at Work: A Guide For Teammates

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ARTICLES

Readings and events on tech, work and culture

AI Hiring Tools Can Yield Racial Bias and Systemic Rejection
The first large-scale study of hiring algorithms in the wild finds concerning patterns to how systems reject candidates.

Being an Ally at Work: A Guide For Teammates
Melissa Martini-Morales offers practical peer-to-peer allyship tips for supporting LGBTQIA+ coworkers, covering pronouns and everyday respect.

The Psychology of Software Teams
Cat Hicks’ new book covers the psychology that creates resilience for developers, sustainable practices for software teams, and innovation for organizations.

Relational Leadership as Design
Dr. Sharon Attipoe‑Dorcoo’s four‑week course for leaders who want to build cultures of belonging and design systems rooted in care, ethics, and reciprocity.

Is a Life Event Services Team an HR Secret Weapon?
Ava Mehta, Bank of America’s Head of Life Event Services speaks about what a Life Event Services team is and how they help employees through difficult times in life, as well as small steps that current HR leaders can take to help their employees feel cared for.

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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

  • Brenton Poke, Software Developer, Michigan, Remote, Open to moving
    Detail-oriented with an ability to appraise systems, I've worked on projects in industry, academia and government and would like to work on meaningful projects as I build more expertise along the way.

  • 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.

  • Danielle Shorter, Software development/engineering internships, Remote
    My name is Danielle Shorter. I am looking to be a part of a program that welcomes STEM students who are pursuing a role in the software development/engineering field. I am looking for any opportunity that will help guide me in the direction of becoming a full fledged developer.

  • Dexter Datul, SaaS + eCommerce Specialist, Remote
    I help startups and businesses turn complex ideas into scalable, production-ready web applications. With 10+ years of experience in full-stack development, I specialize in building high-performance SaaS platforms, APIs, and eCommerce systems that are built to scale from day one.

  • Guy-robert Bogning, Backend Engineer, Remote
    Software engineer with hands-on backend development experience and a solid foundation in computer science. Skilled in building scalable systems, working with modern backend architectures, and contributing to efficient, reliable software solutions.

  • Idriis Perrin, DevOps Engineer, Remote
    I am a DevOps Engineer specializing in cloud automation, CI/CD pipeline development, container orchestration, and DevSecOps practices.

  • Lenin Miranda, Software Engineer, Remote
    Full Stack Developer based in Las Vegas, building real-world applications with React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL.

  • Nahide Gelgec, Senior QA Engineer/lead/manager, Remote
    Senior Quality Assurance Engineer with 10+ years of experience building scalable automation frameworks and quality engineering systems for high-scale fintech platforms.

  • Nicolette Reid, Software Engineer, Remote
    6 years as a software engineer focused on .NET, C#, and SQL

  • Rafaela Grison, Software Engineer, No location preference
    Product-minded Software Engineer with a foundation in Business Management and experience building reliable, high-availability systems. Specialist in Python, JavaScript, and SQL, with a track record of managing identity infrastructure and complex data storage schemas in high-traffic environments.

  • Shiva Kumar Ramaswamy Nadar, Devops, Remote, No location preference
    DevOps Engineer and Solution Architect with 11+ years of experience owning cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and production systems at scale.

  • Vince Banks, Entry Level Tech Positions, No location preference
    Software Engineering graduate with experience building full-stack applications and applying UI/UX design principles.

Design

  • Aria Todd, Senior Product Design, Remote, Hybrid-NYC
    I'm Aria Todd, a Senior Product and Visual Designer based in NYC. My specialities include Data Visualization and Storytelling, and building websites using Framer and Webflow. I have a strong passion for Accessible Design.

Data

  • Aadam Bodunrin, Data Analyst, Cloud Support Associate, Cloud Data Engineer, No Location Preference
    Aspiring cloud professional with a strong foundation in data analytics and hands-on experience in AWS cloud infrastructure, Linux environments, and networking concepts through Per Scholas AWS re/Start training.

Information Technology

  • Jose Barros, Cloud Support, NC, SC, VA, DC, Remote Anywhere, etc.
    Operations and project coordination professional with 8+ years of military and civilian experience supporting strategic initiatives, operational planning, stakeholder communication, and process improvement in fast-paced environments.

  • Kevin Foster, Entry level Cybersecurity or Cloud practitioner roles, No location preference
    I have about 15 years of experience across the sales, insurance and telecommunications industries and now I’m pivoting to the cyber side of the tech space.

  • Ludovic Kouam, Cybersecurity - Cloud Technologies, No location preference
    Aspiring cloud and cybersecurity professional with a strong background in business operations and finance, combined with hands-on experience in AWS cloud infrastructure, Linux environments, and networking concepts through Per Scholas AWS re/Start training.

  • Neelima Kota, Cloud Support Engineer, Charlotte
    Aspiring cloud and technical support professional with hands-on experience in AWS cloud infrastructure, Linux environments, and networking concepts.

  • Temesgen Weldemichael, Junior Cloud Engineer, No location preference
    Aspiring cloud and IT support professional with 5+ years of experience delivering technical support and maintaining high customer satisfaction in fast-paced environments.

  • Yisrael Scott, Technical Support, Remote or Hybrid
    Well-rounded IT professional with broad experience across systems, networking, and end-user support, open to new opportunities.

Other roles

  • Jesus Barrio, Manager, Remote
    Transformational technology executive with 25+ years of success building and leading high-performing network engineering and operations teams for Fortune 500 organizations. Proven record of driving operational excellence, accelerating time-to-market, and delivering enterprise-scale infrastructure programs. Expert in ITIL-based change management, incident/problem management, cross-functional leadership, and continuous service improvement.

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