Tell us a bit about yourself and how you got started?

I am a mom, a visionary, and a potterhead!  I have worked with Sitecore for almost 10 years, 6 years as a Sitecore client managing a team of 30 and 4 years as with 2 Platinum Partners.  I am a 3x Sitecore Strategy MVP.  I love listening to customers and working with them towards a solution. I started out as a QA intern at TNS Global, and worked my way up the ranks as a developer, team lead, manager, and director.

What is key to excelling in the tech industry? 

I believe every person has their own key (completely different from the next) to unlock their own potential.  My key is passion, listening, and always learning.

What does a day in the life look like for you? 

I spend most of my day listening to client problems and coming up with solutions, guiding them based on my prior experiences and knowledge with the different technology solutions.  A huge part of this is playing with new technologies and understanding what these technologies could bring to the different industries. 

What helped you become successful throughout your career?

Amazing mentors; people who cared about me and realized that I had potential.  I tried to be a sponge to these mentors and learn everything they had to offer me. 

Do you have any advice/tips for women looking to start a career in tech? What do you wish you had known?

Never give up. I’ve had my ups and downs. When I was right out of college, I thought I’d never find a job and never be able to get in, but I did. Reach out if you need help finding the right fit. I love mentoring others. Whether it’s me or someone else, find your mentors and talk about your problems. Humanizing each person is the only way to get through them.