Women tech leaders take innovation in AI, automation and developer tools to new heights

Trailblazing women tech leaders took center stage at this year’s AWS re:Invent conference, showcasing groundbreaking advancements in generative AI, cloud-native platforms and automation that are transforming the business landscape. From empowering developers …
Peggy Larkin · 8 days ago · 2 minutes read


Women of the Cloud: Trailblazing Leaders Driving Innovation

Empowering Developers Through Cloud-Native AI Solutions

Cloud-native platforms like Heroku empower developers with user-friendly interfaces and AI-driven capabilities, streamlining workflows and accelerating development.

Betty Junod, CMO of Salesforce's Heroku, highlights the "fully cloud-native experience" that simplifies and enhances developer experiences while providing enhanced performance.

Heroku's modernization includes the open-sourcing of Twelve Factor principles and the AI-powered Agentforce tool, simplifying development and enabling automation for non-technical users.

Women Tech Leaders Advance AI Globally

Regional challenges in AI adoption require region-specific strategies. Women tech leaders spearhead initiatives, such as AWS's European Sovereign Cloud, that address unique needs.

Tanuja Randery, Managing Director of EMEA at AWS, emphasizes the opportunities and barriers in the European market. AWS works with local startups and leverages large language models to democratize AI and foster innovation.

AWS's Sovereign Cloud in Europe tackles industry challenges, supports compliance, and enhances AI adoption, bridging language and cultural gaps.

Women in Tech Drive AI and Automation for Business Transformation

AI and automation are transforming businesses, driving efficiency, and enhancing cloud operations. Women tech leaders like Jennifer Tejada of PagerDuty and Lori Beer of JPMorgan Chase & Co. leverage AI to address complex challenges.

PagerDuty's AI-driven solutions, including PagerDuty Advance, automate incident management, improve productivity, and empower developers.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. utilizes scalable AI to enhance risk management, improve efficiency, and meet compliance regulations for their global operations.

Women Tech Leaders Pioneer AI Breakthroughs in Life Sciences and Compliance

From data privacy to operational efficiency, women tech leaders in life sciences and healthcare are innovating with AI. Jasmina Desai of Bio-Rad Laboratories highlights the collaborative approach with AWS and Persistent Systems.

The collaboration leverages AWS's infrastructure and Persistent's expertise to design cloud solutions that balance compliance, data privacy, and operational efficiency.

Partnerships like this support responsible data management, regulatory compliance, and secure cloud infrastructure for the life sciences industry.