Overview

Are you interested in working in the finance industry but not sure if it’s the right path for you? Next February, join us at SIG to learn more about what a day in the life looks like across our trading, finance, technology, and operations teams. Throughout the day you’ll get to learn about what our teams do, how options trading works, and will get a sense of our unique culture and work environment.

What we’re looking for

This opportunity is open to women who are planning to graduate in the winter of 2021 or the spring of 2022.  We are looking for students with a background and interest in any of the following fields/majors:

• Math/Applied Math
• Computer Science/Engineering
• Finance
• MIS
• Information Technology
• Economics
• Systems Engineering /Networking/Security

Please submit your resume in order to be considered for the program.

Points: 25

Join us to learn more about the role and career path opportunities of an IT Auditor. We will explore a typical day in our professional lives and share insights on what skills and experiences one can gain working in Internal Audit. Khaleque Ismail and Ramir Austin, both IT Auditors at Chubb, will share their personal experiences and we’ll conclude with an open dialogue to answer any questions from the group.

Alan Phan is an IT Audit Professional at Chubb helping to manage and minimize information technology risks at the organization. He has 15 years of IT experience and specializes in advisory of security and cyber risk management. A strong supporter of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, Alan serves on multiple boards and committees to influence and shape organizational culture. When not working, Alan enjoys staying active, a good Netflix binge, and spending quality time with his family ruled by three little princesses.

After registering for the event the Zoom link will be provided via email.

Would you like to understand how to “Filter Through the Google Noise?” If so, join Andrew Miller, SVP, Search & Emerging Media at CMI/Compas as he shows you what marketers need to know.  Andrew has over 11 years of search engine marketing experience and has been able to help healthcare brands create holistic strategies to reach their audiences. These strategies also include the use of Video, Programmatic, Contextual and SEO programs along with cross-channel synergies all in an effort to drive innovation for clients and his teams. Andrew loves working in healthcare because it impacts everyone – and being able to see how the space is evolving through tech and digital innovation is extremely exciting.

Google is an industry leader that sets the standard for search, as such it’s important to understand any major updates, changes or partnerships and the effect that they may have on your business. As an expert in the search space, Andrew Miller, presents the most relevant and high-profile news as it pertains to Google. Andrew will share insights, support and direction around what noise can be filtered out and what needs to be focused on as marketers and advertisers in the industry.

There is not only a growing data science community—there is a growing community of women working in data science.

WiDS Charlottesville is an independent event organized by the UVA School of Data Science to coincide with the annual Global Women in Data Science (WiDS) Conference held at Stanford University and an estimated 150+ locations worldwide. All genders are invited to attend WiDS regional events, which feature outstanding women doing outstanding work.

This year’s conference will feature dynamic keynote presentations with industry and academic experts in artificial intelligence, skills sessions, research lightning talks, a panel with senior women in data science, and more.

*2020 Women in Data Science Charlottesville is still on! The School of Data Science has decided to adjust the delivery of the conference to a virtual format. We are excited about the opportunity to continue with this fantastic content on a platform that will be even more accessible than before. The event will continue to take place on Friday, March 27th, with all of our previously announced speakers joining us synchronously from remote locations.*

1. Best practices in times of crisis for IT leaders

2. Managing up, across and down during a time of uncertainty

3. Communications with enterprise, vendors, and customers

3. Answers to your questions

JP Saini is CIO at SOS Security. He is a C-Level Business Leader and Technologist with the passion and leadership talents necessary to transform technology into a strategic business partner.

Ray Lipps is Executive Director, Cybersecurity & Risk at EY. Ray previously served in multiple executive leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Citi, and most recently as CISO at Celgene.

RBC, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst and Ryerson Leadership Lab will host a weekly video townhall series, where leading experts will discuss and debate a wide-range of issues related to cybersecurity and privacy in the time of COVID-19.

Panelists for our first video townhall:

• Ira Goldstein – Cybersecurity Expert
• Carole Piovesan – Partner and Co-Founder, INQ Data Law
• Jordan Kendall – COO, Aon Cyber Solutions
• Brenda McPhail – Director: Privacy, Technology & Surveillance Project , Canadian Civil Liberties Association